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This and That and Talk - My Transplant
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@contentandwell, I am sure it is a huge relief for you to have your knee replacement surgery over - and successful. I saw where you mentioned that you are bruising a lot. I wonder if that could be related to your immunosuppressant meds? I remember, too, that your transplant surgeon and your orthopedic surgeon are 'on the same page' about this, but just a thought that came to my mind. Might be worth mentioning if it continues to be a concern.
As for myself, I have experienced a slower rate of recover-healing for minor cuts or bruises since I've had my transplant. I can't help but wonder if this is happening with your post transplant body? Be assured that healing does happen!
This slowed recovery also occurs with cold, sore throat etc.
JK it is wonderful to have you back in the conversations:-)
Rosemary
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@lcamino thanks Lynne, the next time I have contact with the transplant team I will ask about it. I am sure there is nothing that can be done for that so I won’t bother making a special call for that. It makes sense though so the drugs probably do cause a delay.
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@contentandwell , @rosemarya - Well I never thought of it but slower healing is the case for my daughter that takes immunosuppressive meds for her arthritis. It would be interesting, and perhaps comforting, to ask your transplant team this JK. What my daughter takes is much less than you are on and it sometimes takes her two doses of antibiotics to get over a sinus infection and waaaay longer to recover from the basic cold. She often has to stop taking her meds to get better but that obviously is not an option for you.