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@scottij Your daughter's outside wedding sounds super lovely and I am so happy to hear that that your Mayo Transplant Team gave you an enthusiastic green light to attend!! In the coming weeks I think I will try your "late lunch" outside idea as one of my first adventures into the world of restaurants. I live in Florida so once season passes, the restaurants should be fairly empty of tourists.
I was not aware that Tacronlimis could have a negative effect on cartilage. It sounds like you are an avid walker with 40,000 steps a day as your average! All I can say is WOW and then apologize for being so lazy. I applaud myself with three times around my neighborhood! 😊 Please keep us posted on your upcoming surgery. I am sure you are looking forward to getting rid of the pain as soon as possible!
Can I ask you an unrelated question? I just posted a question about shaving with a disposable razor instead of using an electric razor. Do you think it's safe to use a new disposable razor each day or do I need to stick with an electric shaver to avoid any possibility of a nick?

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Hi @hello1234 Not sure if you saw my answer regarding your post about using an electric vs disposable razor. In a nutshell, either means of shaving is fine. It’s overkill to change a disposable razor daily.
Use on clean skin with shaving cream or soap, to make sure you avoid skin abrasion. When finished, rinse the razor well with soapy water, and if needed, scrub with a toothbrush. Then rinse with alcohol and let air dry outside of the shower so it’s not just lying in a moist environment. It helps keep the blade sharper too.
A shaver can also harbor bacteria as it collects skin cells and can also abrade skin if you have any raised areas of skin or blemishes. If the heads can be removed for cleaning and disinfecting then they’re fine to use. If not, then stick with your disposable razors. I’m immunocompromised and use both. I’m just careful to clean them and have done that long before I had my transplant.
Does that make sense?

Well, I actually shave my arms and legs because it makes the use of sunscreen so much easier. As you know, skin cancer is an increased risk for all the immuno-compromised community. I am not nearly as disciplined as @loribmt but I do use a Gilette Mach 3 blade and rinse it clean with a quick splash of alcohol.

I have had a variety of nicks on my face which also motivated the beard. They do take longer to heal than before but nothing has grown into a life threatening infection.

Best always,
s!