@gaylea1, I honestly believe that you are the strongest person that I know! You have overcome every challenge that has been placed in front of you. And now this to deal with😪 It is sort of ironic that recently there have been a couple of other members who have mentioned having shingles post transplant.
As for the stent, do you know if you will need another one?
I am still here and will continue to pray with you - Remember that you are so far ahead of where you were a year ago.

@gaylea1 Dang it all, anyway, right? We're here for you, and I just know your strength is going to help you handle this.
Ginger

@gaylea1 I'm glad they got all of the cancer but that's a shame that you have shingles now. My transplant center has not approved getting the shingles vaccine yet so I worry about getting it. Apparently there is a protein in the vaccine that increases immunity which of course they do not want.
You are right, immunosuppression really is a pain but when you consider the alternative it's better than that. I hope the removal of the stent is without any negative effects. I've had numerous small things building up too. I saw my PCP this week and told him I felt like I was being stoned to death with small pebbles. Then, of course, I get on Connect and I see the problems that others have and I realize that mine are not so bad. I have much to be thankful for.
You have been so strong through all of your battles, that definitely has an impact, that trying to stay positive.
JK