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Post Transplant Surgery and Early Recovery: What's normal?
Transplants | Last Active: Jul 19, 2020 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
What's Normal - @btwest6, @gphetteplace, @tjgisewhite, @jsw, @michaelswaim, Learning to adjust to life with our new organs is both exciting, and also confusing, as we begin a new normal post transplant life. In this current environment of change, I think we all can find comfort in knowing the basic do's and don'ts for transplant patients.
Here are the basics, as shared by fellow transplant recipients -Top Transplant Hacks: Patients Share Their Best Tips and Tricks
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/newsfeed-post/top-transplant-hacks-patients-share-their-best-tips-and-tricks/
What questions do you have about living with a transplant? For those who have to go out for appointments, how are you handling it? What about your family, do they understand your need to be vigilant about your health and safe practices?
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My family is extremely supportive, as are my friends, and probably more vigilant than necessary. I’m only “allowed” to be around my mom, brother, SIL, and nieces. My dog and I go on drives so we can both put our heads out of the window 😂. I’m a bit frustrated because I had to move into my mom’s house—can’t live alone for one year post-transplant—and had plans to move into an amazing apartment but had to cancel that plan once this hit. I feel like a brat even complaining since I’m very fortunate to be healthy and have a safe place to live.
Regarding my healthcare, I go to LabCorp once a month. I was worried at first but they are amazingly safe and aware. I can’t go to Georgetown because my doctors want to keep me away from any COVID patients, so my clinic appointments are all tele-health at this point.
I’d like to add one note to the hacks/tips and tricks: I have a 7-day pill set that I fill every week so I only have to carry one day’s worth at a time, and I set a reminder in my phone (8am, 12pm, 8pm) just in case.