COVID-19 and Transplant Patients

Posted by jolinda @jolinda, Mar 14, 2020

As a kidney transplant recipient I have been extra vigilant/worried about protecting myself as COVID-19 spreads. Like most transplant patients I am used to washing my hands, carrying hand-sanitizer, avoiding sick people, getting flu shots, etc. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused me to take additional steps to try to remain safe but I am worried for my health. I would like to hear what you are doing to stay safe and how you are feeling.

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 17, 2020

In reply to @jolinda "@sueinmn Great idea, this is the perfect way to address unusual and unwanted medical advice." + (show)

@jolinda the thing is though, I could not be snitty with my son, he just cares so much and worries about us. I know his advice is out of love. He is extremely conscious of our ages and that we have both have had serious issues. He is grateful that we are here and he would like us to be here for a long time. I quote Steven Wright to him -- "I'm going to live forever; so far, so good". 😉
JK

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 17, 2020

In reply to @contentandwell "@jolinda the thing is though, I could not be snitty with my son, he just cares..." + (show)

@contentandwell right now, my husband is 800 miles away from where I am. We are still living in two different households until he retires. He is a kidney transplant recipient. He is very aware of his increased vulnerability due to age and transplant. At the beginning, I was making comments and he didn't like that I was being such a helicopter wife. But now he has changed his tune and he is more careful about everything. Probably somebody other than me said something to him. As of this morning he is working from home rather than going into the manufacturing plant. But he is also increasing his hand washing and his interface with others has dropped to almost nothing. I think that in the end it is each person's responsibility to make the decision of how they will handle this epidemic.
Ginger

des46893 | @des46893 | Mar 17, 2020

Just got a call from Mayo in Rochester asking me if I wanted to push my mid April appts. out 6-8 weeks. They said they were calling everyone with upcoming appts. and offering them the option of rescheduling.

jodeej | @jodeej | Mar 17, 2020

There are stores near us that are having the first hour of the day for over 60, compromised immune system or women that are expecting.

jodeej | @jodeej | Mar 17, 2020

In reply to @contentandwell "My dear son is driving me crazy by telling me restrictions. He said I should not..." + (show)

My husband did go with me to the grocery store last Saturday, but I won't take him along again. I asked his neurologist about his appointment he was supposed to have tomorrow. He said that as it was just to be prescribed a new medication he said to reschedule later and he called in the meds. Thankfully our pharmacy will mail it so we don't have to go pick it up.

My supervisor saw to it that I am able to work from home until it's safe for me to return. I am thankful for my coworkers and the agency where I work. It was approved immediately.

Our church also sent out an email that anyone with or health or compromised immunity to stay home and watch the recorded service.

Many blessings and be safe,
JoDee