COVID Post-Transplant
Guess who tested positive for COVID recently? This girl, that’s who. Surprisingly, my experience was not too horrible, but how did I manage that? Let’s start at the beginning.
Recover, Adapt and Live
Guess who tested positive for COVID recently? This girl, that’s who. Surprisingly, my experience was not too horrible, but how did I manage that? Let’s start at the beginning.
How others talk to us (and how we talk to ourselves) about our positive and negative feelings can be toxic. We all experience a wide range of emotions. Sometimes we
No one wants to experience an emergency. But being prepared in the event something does happen can make a huge difference. Having information in place in case of an emergency is
Today, I find myself feeling very uninspired about writing about any of my planned blog topics. All of this despite the mound of topics in my planner that should inspire
After transplant surgery, the idea of eating may sound awful. Nausea, pain, and food that tastes like cardboard because of anesthesia all make eating a challenge. Looking at food as
Benjamin Franklin said that honesty is the best policy. But is it really? We’ve all told a white lie here and there to avoid hurting someone now and then. And
Eight years ago, I received the call that there was a potential donor for my liver transplant. Today I am taking some time for celebration and reflection of the day
Your numbers have been off and now you need a liver biopsy. What can you expect? The questions are flooding already. Is it really necessary? What is the biopsy procedure
By their very nature, patients are sick and not the most fun to be around. Nobody expects a patient to be all rainbows and unicorns, but being a good patient
Whether you are pre or post-transplant, the demand to be strong can be exhausting. Even when that demand is not something that is coming from external sources. We all have
For someone who has never stayed in the hospital, some things may be a little confusing. Today I’m going to share with you 10 must-know facts to help you navigate
Rejection is one of the first things people ask me about when going through transplant evaluation. The thought of organ rejection is scary and, even though that fear decreases as
Going through something medical brings out unsolicited advice in droves, doesn’t it? The sentences all seem to start the same way, “I knew someone exactly like you.” Or, “My friend’s,
Anyone who has ever attended a social event ever in the history of, you know…ever, has been asked, “So what do you do?” This question has the appearance of a
Giving back after receiving and transplant can have massive benefits in your life. You had to walk the tightrope that is the transplant wait list and fought for your life
We can all agree that there are no words to describe how grateful we are for our second chance at life. So how can you sit down and write to
Social media has changed how we view our relationships with others in many ways. There are so many advantages and pitfalls of social media. Particularly as a transplant patient. When
The holidays can be one of the most trying times of the year. As a transplant recipient, learning how to survive entertaining can make or break your holidays. I’ve got
Both before and after a transplant there can be struggles of invisible illness. Fatigue, shortness of breath, and edema are a few examples of challenges transplant patients may experience. So
Transplant patients take medications every day to stay alive. Today I’m going to share a story about how to deal with pharmacy errors so that you get your vital medications.
After transplant, we all ask, “When will things get back to normal?” Today I’m going to give you 10 ways to find normal after transplant. What the Heck is
Most transplant patients understand why lab work and clinic visits are important before we get our transplant. But what about after that? These visits can make a massive difference immediately
You’ve received your transplant and one of the biggest things you can do now is give yourself a break. Right now you feel like you can take on the world.
You’ve finally received your transplant and then it hits you. Post-transplant guilt. What is post-transplant guilt and how do you move through it? Post-Transplant Guilt is Completely Normal From
In 2013 I was diagnosed with End-Stage Liver Disease and given 90 days to live. A mom of two and healthy for most of my life, I now had a terminal disease and no clue where to begin. I spent the next 132 days fighting for my life.
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