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This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Transplants | Last Active: Aug 14, 2024 | Replies (1677)
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@rosemarya

@amynewheart, Hello, and welcome to Mayo Connect. Am I correct in reading your name, that you are a heart transplant recipient? I am a liver/kidney recipient, and have recently celebrated my 8th anniversary.
We are here on Connect to share our experiences, and to learn from each other, and to support each other. We ask questions and we help to find answers. We do not judge anyone because we realize that we each have different concerns. There are many discussions in the transplant group, and I invite you to jump in anytime.
This particular "This and That" discussion, is kind of a free flowing conversation. So pour yourself a cup of tea, and join us. .
Are you a transplant recipient? Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Rosemary

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jun 9, 2017

@amynewheart, Amy, I am extremely pleased to meet you. I always feel it is an honor to meet another transplant recipient 🙂
Rosemary

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amynewheart | @amynewheart | Jun 11, 2017

Yes i received my new heart on 07/2015. I was diagnosed at age 26 with dialated cardiomyopathy. It is a pleasure to meet you.

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IWantToBelieve | @IWantToBelieve | Jun 12, 2017

Hi @amynewheart. Welcome to what I find is a very supportive and informative group of people. I'm sorry to hear about your health issues but as you will learn, we all have significant health problems. If you don't want to answer my question that is PERFECTLY FINE, no pressure! I don't want to prod or have you revisit unpleasant memories. I'm wondering how doctors determined you had dilated cardiomyopathy. My first daughter had the same issue but we found out too late. I am encouraged that you were diagnosed and delighted that you received a heart transplant. I can't imagine how frightening, yet freeing, that process must have been. I too will pray that your body starts behaving itself and responding to the medications as the doctors would anticipate.

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