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@gingerw I had a double lung transplant 5/5/22. My friends and family are still aware that I am very careful about getting sick. I wear my mask whenever I am out of the house. It is a little bit harder when I am in the hospital and don't have a private room. Then I wear my mask all the time except when I am in the bathroom or shower room. I try not to shake people's hands. When I do I use hand sanitizer afterwards. I attend church via zoom so that I don't need to pass the peace with people that might be sick.
If I am planning to see a friend and they have even a tickle in their throat they will cancel and I will rebook when I get to see them. Just in case they are starting to come down with something.
I have caught COVID since my transplant once and just needed to be on special medication for it. I have also learned that I can't have salad from certain restaurants because of cross contamination. I contracted E.coli from the salad once and that is enough for me. I still don't eat from buffets, food trucks or other street vendors. This has been a bit harder, since there is a lot of places that I am invited that have a buffet. It is better to just have a granola bar in your purse to eat instead.

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@chickytina Gosh, I wish my husband would take a page from your book! He had a kidney transplant 10 years ago, and is simply nonplussed about being careful. No mask, eats where he wants, etc. It had been a source of conflict between us. You see, I am immune compromised because of my blood cancer treatments, and follow strict guidelines myself. So, when he goes off on his multi-day trips, he has to test negative with a home Covid test before I will kiss him hello! And I really get you when it comes to having a granola bar available.
Ginger