This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Some clothing is specifically made to block UV rays. Look for clothing that has a UPF rating of 50 or more.

@estrada53 6 months post transplant I developed a small growth on my arm. I waited and waited but it grew and grew. I was finally referred to a dermatologist who confirmed a cancerous growth. I had never had anything like this before. I was sent to a plastic surgeon and the tumor was surgically removed successfully. They got it all and it hadn't spread. Now I will see the dermatologist every 6 months. I stay out of the sun but I still developed that tumor. Hopefully it was a one time thing.

@dcwilkie, Welcome to Connect. I am happy that you have joined the conversation. In addition to the clothing for protection, I also use a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen or sunscreen moisturizer on my face and neck.

Dcwilkie, What brought you to this conversation related to sun protection in mid winter?

I also wear a Tilly hat and moisturizer with SPF on my face. Usually have garden gloves protecting my hands.

As the new year approaches, I'm dreaming of my Michigan garden and all the beautiful blooms!

@dcwilkie, Do you have tulips? In central Kentucky there are a lot of springtime tours to Michigan for the tulips! I've not had the opportunity to enjoy one of those tours yet.
I like to wear the UV protection fabrics that are quick dry moisture wicking when hiking and when I am in the yard. With or without a transplant, I commend you for the skin safety awareness.

Now that's good medicine!

I do have tulips, but not the grand meadows like they have in the Holland, Michigan area. We go to their tulip festival most springs. The flowers are incredible, and it's only about a two hour drive for us.

I do have some shirts with the UV protecting fabric, but I find my husband's old dress shirts to be more comfortable in the garden!

@dcwilkie, I want you to enjoy the sun and the gardening. Here is some me information from thr American Cancer Association-
How Do I Protect Myself from UV Rays –
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/skin-cancer/prevention-and-early-detection/uv-protection.html
@tsreever, @des46893, @gaylea1, @estrada53 -I want to share this article with you, too.

@rosemarya Things are going fine for me, post-transplant. The biggest downside so far is that I have developed osteoporosis. The endocrinologist I went to, head of the Bone Density Department at MGH, feels that my bones went downhill when I was on a higher dose of prednisone post-transplant. I am still on prednisone but a lower dose. They are not ready to take me off of it entirely yet, I asked about it in October at my yearly post-transplant appointment.
Other than that, and recovering still from my femur fracture in July which was actually high on my femur so really a hip fracture. The fracture exacerbated my recurring bursitis and now I am having a tough time with it in both hips. I am planning to see a physiatrist to see if she can give me some help. I hate getting cortisone shots, I am sure they can't be good for you to get repeatedly.

@glinda Congratulations on being about to get rid of a cane. I am sure you will enjoy having independence from it. I hope things work out well when you go to Rochester.

@2011panc It sounds as if you have had a tough year and yet you are able to maintain your good humor. That's admirable. How did things work out on the workup for syncope?

@almula I hope you continue to fare well back in your own country. You don't mention where that is, is it a country where they do transplants so they will be able to do well post-transplant?

@wildcat It sounds as if things are great for you. When I get leg cramps it is almost invariably from not having had enough water that day. Have you considered that?

@jodeej I hope Tim continues to do well. I think of you very often and pray for you and Tim. I know this will be a difficult new journey for both of you.

@danab It sounds as if your troubles are behind you, I hope they stay that way in 2020.

@livertrex I hope all goes well with your upcoming artery surgery. I had not heard of that before but apparently @gaylea1 has. Please let us know how it went when you are up to it.
JK

my country is Kuwait and they started doing transplants in 2018. Hope I can find a doctor for following up.