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New Transplant Blog Posts

Posted by Kristin Eggebraaten @keggebraaten, Feb 21, 2017

Hello everyone,
We hope this finds everyone well today! We have started this discussion today to announce a new blog post. Every week, we will reply to this discussion to let you know when something new is published. Watch for new information often!

Have a productive and enjoyable week!
- Kristin

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Transplants Support Group.

JK | @contentandwell | Sep 11, 2017
In reply to @contentandwell "@lcamino Thanks Lynn. I had my appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday and he asked how..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@lcamino Thanks Lynn. I had my appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday and he asked how I was feeling. I think he loved it when I told him how great I feel and how when I look back I can't believe how miserable I was a year ago. Honestly, can you imagine how gratifying it must be to be a surgeon changing people's lives like that? He's such a nice guy too, not at all arrogant like some doctors tend to be.
JK

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@lcamino thanks, I hope so. The last TKR did help because I was limping really, really badly and in pain 24/7 but I have never been really happy with it due to it hurts and I cannot flex it well. Hopefully this time, with a different surgeon, will be better. He's another doctor that I really like, thankfully. He's really nice. When he has had something to say to me he calls me himself, not a nurse or someone in his office and he never rushes you despite that he is quite renown.
JK

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davidgenebarnes | @davidgenebarnes | Sep 12, 2017

I'm out of the surgery and feel very thankful! I'm told the transplant went well. Recovery has and is VERY tough am I'm not out of the woods yet, but feel reached I the top of the top of the very difficult battle and want to thank you al. I'm still in I.C.U.
Please excuse spelling. Pain Meds
THANK YOU !!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 12, 2017

@davidgenebarnes

I'm so pleased that you have your new liver. I wish you continued good progress!

Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 12, 2017
In reply to @contentandwell "@lcamino Thanks Lynn. I had my appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday and he asked how..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@lcamino Thanks Lynn. I had my appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday and he asked how I was feeling. I think he loved it when I told him how great I feel and how when I look back I can't believe how miserable I was a year ago. Honestly, can you imagine how gratifying it must be to be a surgeon changing people's lives like that? He's such a nice guy too, not at all arrogant like some doctors tend to be.
JK

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Hi JK, @contentandwell

Your doctor sounds wonderful!

Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 12, 2017
In reply to @contentandwell "@keggebraaten Kristin, my transplant center gave me a schedule of what is typical in visits after..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@keggebraaten Kristin, my transplant center gave me a schedule of what is typical in visits after transplant. I was basically ahead of schedule in my recovery so the time between visits lengthened more quickly than for many patients. At this point I am every three months but I expect that to change tomorrow when I have my appointment with my surgeon -- September will be one year anniversary of my transplant. I haven't checked the schedule but I presume it will go to every six months at this point. I can't believe it's been that long!
JK

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Hi JK, @contentandwell

You should be the poster-child for transplants! I'm so pleased for you.

Teresa

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IWantToBelieve | @IWantToBelieve | Sep 12, 2017
In reply to @davidgenebarnes "I'm out of the surgery and feel very thankful! I'm told the transplant went well. Recovery..." + (show)
@davidgenebarnes

I'm out of the surgery and feel very thankful! I'm told the transplant went well. Recovery has and is VERY tough am I'm not out of the woods yet, but feel reached I the top of the top of the very difficult battle and want to thank you al. I'm still in I.C.U.
Please excuse spelling. Pain Meds
THANK YOU !!

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@davidgenebarnes - Always good to hear from you. Hang in there. Mayo knows what they are doing and your wife is by your side cheering you on. Don't be strong for her. Let her know what you need because I'm sure she wants to help you. Rest up.

Lynn

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JK | @contentandwell | Sep 12, 2017
In reply to @davidgenebarnes "I'm out of the surgery and feel very thankful! I'm told the transplant went well. Recovery..." + (show)
@davidgenebarnes

I'm out of the surgery and feel very thankful! I'm told the transplant went well. Recovery has and is VERY tough am I'm not out of the woods yet, but feel reached I the top of the top of the very difficult battle and want to thank you al. I'm still in I.C.U.
Please excuse spelling. Pain Meds
THANK YOU !!

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@davidgenebarnes David, I am so happy for you. Transplants really are the light at the end of the tunnel.

If you think your spelling is bad you should have seen some of the emails I sent when hospitalized and recovering from HE episodes!
JK

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JK | @contentandwell | Sep 12, 2017
In reply to @contentandwell "@lcamino Thanks Lynn. I had my appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday and he asked how..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@lcamino Thanks Lynn. I had my appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday and he asked how I was feeling. I think he loved it when I told him how great I feel and how when I look back I can't believe how miserable I was a year ago. Honestly, can you imagine how gratifying it must be to be a surgeon changing people's lives like that? He's such a nice guy too, not at all arrogant like some doctors tend to be.
JK

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@hopeful33250 So far I think he really is great. I have been fortunate with almost all of my doctors in Boston. I find it interesting that so many people up here in NH figure that the doctors in Boston are cold and distant and I find just the opposite to be true. They are great down there. My niece just had appointments yesterday with two MGH doctors, she has just found out she has "triple negative breast cancer" and she really loved the doctors and they filled her with optimism.
JK

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JK | @contentandwell | Sep 12, 2017
In reply to @contentandwell "@keggebraaten Kristin, my transplant center gave me a schedule of what is typical in visits after..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@keggebraaten Kristin, my transplant center gave me a schedule of what is typical in visits after transplant. I was basically ahead of schedule in my recovery so the time between visits lengthened more quickly than for many patients. At this point I am every three months but I expect that to change tomorrow when I have my appointment with my surgeon -- September will be one year anniversary of my transplant. I haven't checked the schedule but I presume it will go to every six months at this point. I can't believe it's been that long!
JK

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@hopeful33250 I think my husband thinks so too and and he thinks my surgeon is fond of me because my I am his "star patient" -- not something my surgeon has said, just something my husband thinks.
JK

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Kristin Eggebraaten | @keggebraaten | Sep 12, 2017
In reply to @davidgenebarnes "I'm out of the surgery and feel very thankful! I'm told the transplant went well. Recovery..." + (show)
@davidgenebarnes

I'm out of the surgery and feel very thankful! I'm told the transplant went well. Recovery has and is VERY tough am I'm not out of the woods yet, but feel reached I the top of the top of the very difficult battle and want to thank you al. I'm still in I.C.U.
Please excuse spelling. Pain Meds
THANK YOU !!

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Congratulations on your transplant @davidgenebarnes! Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery!

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