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mike and Hostess Risé are now friends

Jan 23

mike replied to Mohan's discussion 'vertigo' in the group Liver Transplants

"i am 4 1/2 yrs now both my military and hepatoligist don't know why.been tested and taken off cellcept a year ago,at first it seamed to help,but after 3 or 4 months came back.i've learned to not twist or switch directions very fast,sorta…"

Jan 22

mike replied to Sandra Barber Hughes's discussion 'Night Sweats - Liver Transplants' in the group Liver Transplants

"never had bad issues w/sweating but hot flashes all the time 4 1/2 post liver.hope as meds drop off he'll stop-till then keep dry towls around :) "

Jan 16

mike replied to eddie's discussion 'constant pain around incision and looking for my place in my new world' in the group Liver Transplants

"I also had prob. like yours except rejection-initially 2 e.r.c.p's then 4 more every 6 wk's,made me very ill still have major motion sickness on the good side after so much pain from scare and tearing the 2 times.stopped all excercising…"

Jan 16

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Aug 27, 2012

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Aug 27, 2012

Cisco left a comment for mike

"Happy birthday Mike! Have a great day! You should join us for chat on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 pm CDT. Hope to see you there!"

Jun 13, 2012

Ono replied to mike's discussion 'time goes by' in the group Liver Transplants

"Mike, You know just because the treatment was impossible last time, doesn't mean it will be again. I don't know anything about hep D but you might want to look at the medhelp web site, under hepatitis. There are a lot of knowledgeable…"

Oct 4, 2011

maverick replied to mike's discussion 'time goes by' in the group Liver Transplants

"Sometimes you have no choice. I have taken the treatment in one form or another 5 times. It just never cleared the virus for me, a 1A. I hope you are more successful. =) Maverick"

Oct 4, 2011

Ono replied to mike's discussion 'time goes by' in the group Liver Transplants

"Lots of Vietnam vets contracted hepatitis from the vaccinations given in boot camp. It came from bloody, unclean needles, not from Vietnam, check out the web site. http://hcvets.com My transplant was in April 2009. I begin interferon…"

Oct 4, 2011

maverick replied to mike's discussion 'time goes by' in the group Liver Transplants

"Sounds like you are doing fine to me. Welcome to the group and congratulations on a sucessful transplant. My story is around here somewhere. I was a Navy Corpsman during the vietnam War and it was determined I contract Hep-C there. I was…"

Sep 14, 2011

Rita left a comment for mike

"Hi Mike, glad to accept your friend request. I am glad you are feeling great and enjoying your grandchildren. I hear being a grandparent is the best, even better than being a parent. So many blessings!!"

Jun 9, 2011

Rita and mike are now friends

Jun 9, 2011

mike commented on Cathy's group 'Honored To Show Off My Scar Gift Of Life Badge'

"my reminder of my near death,3yrs old now and enjoying my twin grandchildren 3yrs old and the reason i'm alive,that and my wife of36 yrs"

May 25, 2011

mike joined Cathy's group

Honored To Show Off My Scar Gift Of Life Badge

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May 25, 2011

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Will replied to mike's discussion 'time goes by' in the group Liver Transplants

" Mike, The treatment did not affect my meds. I did treatments 2 years after transplant. The side effects were tough, but I was blessed that (so far) no hep C is detectable. I did take a smaller dose of the Interferon because I was transplanted…"

May 22, 2011

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Were you a member of our Forum on http://TransplantBuddies.com ?: Yes

Where did you hear about Transplant Friends?: surfing web for information

Share - which illness lead up to you needing a transplant?: liver transplanted 3 years ago

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?: june 28 will be 3years

I am Interested in Transplant Friends because...: information

Which Transplant Center has or will perform your life saving surgery?: stl university hospital

Share how your transplant experience changed your life?: i was ably and still am enjoining my grad babies (twins) now 3 years old.gave me a chance to reflect on life better.i believe to be saved by prayer.

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At 8:10am on June 13, 2012, Cisco said…: Happy birthday Mike! Have a great day! You should join us for chat on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 pm CDT. Hope to see you there!

At 7:37am on June 13, 2012, David said…: Happy Birthday Mike !

At 5:26pm on June 9, 2011, Rita said…: Hi Mike, glad to accept your friend request. I am glad you are feeling great and enjoying your grandchildren. I hear being a grandparent is the best, even better than being a parent. So many blessings!!

At 8:24pm on May 10, 2011, Susan said…: Mike, Great to hear you are doing well, it's reassuring. Best, Susan

At 4:34pm on May 9, 2011, Hostess Risé said…: Hello Mike

Welcome to transplant friends:) Glad to have you join us here.

We have groups, blogs and forums. We meet at our chatroom on weekends at 3pm est.

I am so happy that you have your life back and that you can enjoy all of your precious grandchildren.

God Bless you

Rise'