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What to Expect as a Transplant Caregiver May 31 10:34pm | By Kristin Eggebraaten (@keggebraaten)Comment receiving replies
Dear Silverwoman, You're truly a Goldwoman. You've been more than generous with your time and the invaluable information you've imparted here. I've passed this along to the individual I've in culling information for. Unfortunately, he doesn't respond in a way that indicates that he's "in the game" and ready to pull his weight. I think that from all I've read here from so many extraordinary people, that it's essential for the potential transplant recipient that they are part of the ENTIRE process. As it turns out, as bad as his heart condition is, he's not even on a waiting list. Until I hear back from him and he tells me that he's ready to jump into this, I'm not going to waste anyone else's time. I even gave him the link to this forum as he asked me to and as far as I know he hasn't joined.
Once again, thank you for your generosity of spirit and information you've imparted. This is an amazing forum.
To each and every individual here on "Connect" I wish you Good Health, Peace, Joy, and a prosperous New Year. XOXO <3
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@actsoflight Your individual may indeed be reading the posts. You do not have to sign up to be a member, to read. You sign up if you want to post.
As you have read, and surmised, it is a definite "team thing". Not only the transplant team of specialists, but the patient [recipient] themselves, and the caregiver team. All work together, and need to. In evaluation for a transplant of any kind, the transplant team does a thorough evaluation, not only physical, but mental, also. They want to know the patient is ready to do what is required.
On a similar note, I had a very good friend who turned to me for help, in a mental crisis. I was able to find his "Achille's heel" and convince him suicide was not an option. Severe disappointment that he never acknowledged my efforts.
Please stay in touch with us. There are caring people here, and if you peruse the other discussion groups, you may find a great supportive group for you.
Ginger