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Snapshots of hope: Life on the other side of transplant.

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy | Last Active: Jun 21, 2024 | Replies (100)
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@bigjoek

I had a life saving liver transplant at Mayo in Rochester! As life often does, I was gifted with a surprise...I became a very gifted poet! Sharing one of my many poems of gratitude because it so well fits your story!
Thank you for sharing your story, and giving me a chance to share a touch of mine!
Joe Kralicek
Mayo Liver Transplant #397
11/01/1992

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Apr 9, 2024

Welcome, @bigjoek! Your beautiful, eloquent poem moved me to tears as I’m sure it will for others who have been gifted with a second chance at life. We don’t often get the opportunity for a do-over and to re-set our priorities. Every day, every moment is a gift to be treasured. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

I hope you’ll be a regular contributor to the transplant group. There are many here who have had liver transplants and your survival story of 32 years will be so inspiring to them and for others who are waiting to have a transplant. Congratulations on such a successful procedure!

This conversation is a good place to start sharing if you’d like:
Liver transplant - Let's support each other
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/liver-support-group/
I also see you posted about attending the transplant picnic. Have you attended in the past?

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