"Hi Tom. My name is Tom & I live up in British Columbia Canada. I had my liver transplant over 2 yrs. now., doing pretty good, lots of walking with the dogs & my wife. Now I play slowpitch 2 times a week & in Sept. I curl 3 times a week.…"
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Hi everybody or Rise. I was on a couple of people on Transplant Friends & when I put a comet to them twice & it never came up. Could someone resolve this for me . Thankyou.Continue
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I would like to share transplant stories pre& post liver transplants with everyone
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Does anybody want to talk about pre&post transplants
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Reginald Tom Wickett replied to Ono's discussion 'please sign the petition for the most effective cure for hep C' in the group HCV LIVER TRANSPLANT"I had my liver transplant over 2 yrs. ago. I got Hep. C from my X 14 yrs. ago. A combination of hep c & too much beer. The transplant Dr. told me that it is still in me, & maybe in Jan. they will do exstensive tests, to see how bad it is. I…"
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Did You Have A Liver Transplant Due To Hepatitis C?This Virus and Hepatitis B are the leading cause for the need for Liver Transplant.Having A Liver Transplant Is Not A Cure For Hepatitis C This Virus Is In Our Blood It Mutates In Our Liver!See More
Reginald Tom Wickett replied to BOBBI's discussion 'HORSING AROUND' in the group Hobby Power"Hi Bobbi. I would be scared shitless. I would get somebody I didnt like to give the gentel horse a carrot. Lol."
Reginald Tom Wickett left a comment for Aaron"Hi Aaron. I live in British Columbia Canada. I had my liver transplant 2 yrs. ago. I was 68 when I had the transplant. I was sick for 2 yrs. of hell with my wife by my side. I was on the waiting for 7 mons. my meld was 14. I had 8 comas, drained…"
Reginald Tom Wickett commented on Cathy's group 'Liver Transplants'"Hi Mohan. I had my liver transplant 2 yrs. ago & have no pain where my scar is. The only pain I have is in my neck & lower back, & hot flashes. I wish you well & stay positive. It would be one happy world, if there was no…"
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Hi everybody. I had my liver transplant 2 yrs. ago Doing well, I also have stage 3 kidney disease & a diabetic on insulin. This past Dec. I was in the hosp. for 2 weeks with pneumonia & conjestive heart failure, now I get short of breath from time to time. It feels like I am a prisoner in my own body, plus I also have senere arthritis in my neck & back. I get down once in a while, but I think of my donor, & that helps a lot. I still curl in the winter & play slowpitch grom…See More
Reginald Tom Wickett replied to Sandra Barber Hughes's discussion 'Night Sweats - Liver Transplants' in the group Liver Transplants"Hi Susan. I had my liver transplant 2 yrs. ago., & the first 3 mons. I had bad nite sweats, & they stopped & now I have hot flashes all the time, in the face, chest neck. I also have severe arthritas in my neck & back & this…"
stottie replied to Reginald Tom Wickett's discussion 'WeatherHi Guys.' in the group The Guys"We are enjoying Autumn here at the moment beautiful sunny days and crisp nights"
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Hi guys. Had my liver transplant 2 yrs. ago, stage 3 kidney disease & am a diabetic. I am 70 yrs. old.Curl 3 times a week, walk the dogs & slowpitch in Apr. & avoid the wifes job jar, lol. The weather up here in British Columbia is the shits, rain & more rain. Temp about 45 F. The Prairies are basking at around 70 F. Take care. Tom.See More
Reginald Tom Wickett commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'LOL with your Buddies'"An American was on a fox hunt in England, everybody had so-so hunt & when they got back to the clubhouse everybody was quiet & the American was confused & asked a English man what was wrong, the Englishman explained that when you are…"
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Hi everybody. I had my liver transplant 2 yrs. ago Doing well, I also have stage 3 kidney disease & a diabetic on insulin. This past Dec. I was in the hosp. for 2 weeks with pneumonia & conjestive heart failure, now I get short of breath from time to time. It feels like I am a prisoner in my own body, plus I also have senere arthritis in my neck & back. I get down once in a while, but I think of my donor, & that helps a lot. I still curl in the winter & play slowpitch…
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- At 3:45pm on March 2, 2012,
Mark said… - That would be 1000mg cellcept, not 1
- At 2:47pm on March 2, 2012, Mark said…
- Thanks for the message, Tom. It is good that you are feeling well and able to pursue activities that you enjoy. It has been 7 months since my liver transplant and I have no complaints so far. Diabetes was with me for 4 months, compliments of the post tx prednisone but it went away when the med was stopped. Currently I take 3.5mg prograf and 1mg cellcept daily.
I wasn't familiar with Wickett, Texas until you mentioned it but it was in fact named after your uncle, Fred H. Wickett. It is across the state from me in a region called the Permian Basin which is famous not only for its oil reserves, but also for the era of HS football championships during the 90s that inspired the movie "Friday Night Lights". I went to school in Abilene during the 70s just down the highway from the Permian area and it was well known then that "it's best not to mess with those boys coming from Permian/ Midland/Odessa". lol
How are things in B.C.? Have you always lived there?
- At 10:45pm on February 22, 2012,
Sandra Barber Hughes said… Thank you for the well wishes Tom. I apologize for this late reply but my husband was back at the hospital for a short period. He had a small infection on his incision; it is healing up quite nicely though and it was nice to see everyone on the Transplant Floor again. You sound like you have recovered well in the past two years. It is great to enjoy life as you said. And I am certainly one that does not take it for granted now. We also enjoy walking our dogs and just simply spending time with each other and our kids. I have traveled to British Columbia when I was younger, such beautiful country up there. I am looking forward to traveling again soon with my family. There is so much to look forward to now. Good luck to you and your family.
- At 10:37pm on February 11, 2012, Rob said…
Tom, I would like to talk to you sometime. We are staying close to the hospital and I'm still #1 on the list. We've been here over a week. Let me know a god time I could call you. Thanks, Rob
- At 12:14pm on January 31, 2012,
Donna said…
Hey Tom ..
Bill has been hopitalized mostly because of infection and pressure wounds. Hopefully this week he will return to rehab so he can build mussel strength.
His liver disease was diagnosed 2 month prior to transplant. He didnt have much time to get ready for the surgery and recovery.
How are you doing?
- At 11:44pm on January 20, 2012,
Kristina said…
So how are you doing? Any new info about your kidneys?
- At 12:34pm on January 10, 2012,
I'm sorry to hear that your kidney readings aren't where they should be. Did your team tell you if they have any plans for it?
- At 10:39pm on January 8, 2012,
I'm actually on 3 mg of TAC twice a day and 1000 mg of MMF twice a day. They told me it's mainly because my immune system wants to fight so much. Sadly though, because of the high doses and some of the other meds I've had to take, I'm losing my hair. It does give me a chance to see what different hairstyles and colors would look like on me though.
- At 10:59pm on January 7, 2012,
Rita said… I hope you are feeling well and your labs are good. I just read the note you wrote me not sure of the date. Rita
- At 6:26pm on January 7, 2012, Rita said…
Are you doing anything special for your 2 year anniv? I really never do anything special but walk around the whole day smiling and being so thankful in my head!
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