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@cehunt57 - What a story your family has but what a loving family too. My father lived 3 years following his kidney transplant (my brother was his donor) but those three years were the best he had felt in years because he had been on dialysis. Plus they allowed him to enjoy 3 years with my oldest daughter and one year with my youngest daughter. Those times were so special for him, and his quality of life so much better, that I know he was extremely grateful to my brother for his kidney.
I wish you all the best as you embark on a second organ transplant. I admire the courage of those who have had multiple organ transplants. The whole process is overwhelming and frightening to me but to read stories of some of you who are living life to the fullest with one, and sometimes two, organ transplants is reassuring. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Lynn
@cehunt57, I am stepping up to let you know that I will be praying for you and your potential donor. I believe in the power of prayer, and I do believe in miracles.
I wish for you to be blessed with patience and hope while waiting. Those were the things that I needed before my transplant,
Rosemary
@cehunt57 what a tough situation for your daughters since both had volunteered to be donors. Did the recipient of these gifts share with her older sister? That would have made the situation a bit easier. Despite the recipient's passing after three years, she did give him three years, she should be happy about that. I had a cadaver liver donor one year ago and am grateful for every day of health that I now have. Each is a day I would not have without my donor.
I too wrote to the donor family and have not heard back but I really did not expect a response. I am sure they live every day with the grief of losing a loved one and a response would be a difficult reminder of their loss. I know some donor families find some joy in meeting the donor recipient, knowing their loved one gave a renewed life to that person, but we are all different in how we deal with things.
Your daughters both sound very caring, you are blessed to have daughters who do care so much.
JK