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Bill S. commented on Cathy's group 'HCV LIVER TRANSPLANT'
" If I were you I'd listen to the experts and stop treatment. I know it isn't what you want but you could end up even worse off than you are now. I'm in the same boat as you. I had to stop treatment early so the hep-c keeps on…"
Mar 26
Bill S. commented on Cathy's group 'Rapamune Friends'
" I meant taken off of PROGRAF"
Feb 13
Bill S. commented on Cathy's group 'Rapamune Friends'
" Stottie my kidneys never got any better after I was taken off of rapamune. They continuously got worse to the point of me starting hemo-dialysis last Tuesday. I had been off of prograf for 3 years before I got to stage 5 chronic kidney…"
Feb 13
Bill S. commented on Cathy's group 'HCV LIVER TRANSPLANT'
"Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all!"
Dec 25, 2011
Bill S. commented on Cathy's group 'HCV LIVER TRANSPLANT'
" Amen!"
Dec 6, 2011
Bill S. commented on Cathy's group 'HCV LIVER TRANSPLANT'
" Mike I had my liver tx at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and yes, if I'm approved for a kidney, it will be done there. I'm type 1a hep-c and so far have been a non responder both pre and post transplant. They…"
Dec 6, 2011
Bill S. and Laurel are now friends
Dec 6, 2011
Bill S. commented on Cathy's group 'HCV LIVER TRANSPLANT'
" My Drs switched me from profraf to rapamune due to kidney problems post liver transplant They told me prograf is hard on the kidneys and rapamune is not so much. I believe I read somewhere that rapamune is not recommended for liver transplants…"
Dec 5, 2011
Mike K and Bill S. are now friends
Nov 27, 2011
Bill S. commented on Cathy's group 'Liver Transplants'
"  Aaron things can change fast buddy. I wouldn't worry about when so much just know that at the right time it will happen. I know you feel terrible but the Drs do know best and the worry will not help you at all."
Nov 13, 2011
Bill S. commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Transplant No-No's'
" 26 Years!!! Here's to 26 more! You are an inspriration to everyone who has had any type of organ transplant. What center did your transplant? I have a friend who is closing in on 20 with a heart, I can't wait to tell him about…"
Nov 9, 2011
Bill S. commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Transplant No-No's'
" I was just wondering if anyone had been told specifically not to get a tattoo. My tx team never said anything about it. I thought about it and decided that the risk is too high. I got one about 18 months before my liver tx and had no problems…"
Nov 6, 2011
Bill S. and Lola Sharpe are now friends
Nov 6, 2011
Bill S. commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Transplant No-No's'
" Was anyone advised against getting a tattoo?"
Nov 5, 2011
Bill S. commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Transplant No-No's'
" I'm with you on this John. I never heard of so many different restrictions for tx patients. I realize that some may be applicable to certain types of tx but most are universal. The only things I was told about was grapefruit in any form,…"
Nov 3, 2011
Bill S. commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Transplant No-No's'
" amount"
Nov 2, 2011

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Are you a member of http://TransplantBuddies.com ?
Yes
Where did you hear about Transplant Friends?
transplant buddies
Which Organ(s) did you receive? If you are on the waiting list, please share.
liver
How many years have you had your Transplant for?
3/22/2005
I am Interested in Transplant Friends because...
Relating to other people touched by transplantation
Which Transplant Center has or will perform your life saving surgery?
Thomas jefferson University Hospital
How has transplantation changed your life? If Yes, please share.
I am approaching the 7 year anniversary now, so that is 7 years I never would have had without the transplant. 7 extra years with my family and friends. 7 years to tell people how Jesus has held my hand through all pain and sickness and also the good times.

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At 2:22pm on October 21, 2011, Hostess Rise' said…

Hi Bill

 

Thank you for joining our Energy Medicine group!

At 11:48am on October 21, 2011, Hostess Rise' said…
Thank you for joining Free Hugs!  You have been hugged!
At 6:44pm on August 10, 2011, Hostess Rise' said…
Happy Birthday~~
At 1:47pm on May 3, 2011, Hostess Rise' said…

Hi BigBill

 

How are you?

At 2:46pm on August 10, 2010, Hostess Rise' said…

At 4:43pm on January 14, 2010, Hostess Rise' said…
Hi William

Who is the green animal up to bat? Very cute!
At 3:14pm on January 14, 2010, Hostess Rise' said…
Hi William

I am happy that you received your liver and you are living life to the fullest. Love all your photos! Keep sharing and exploring.
At 10:51pm on January 12, 2010, Cathy said…

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