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Organ Donation and Transplant: What is Your story?

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@jackiez

@jcwilliams Congratulations! What a wonderful story! I am a heart/double lung transplant done in 2021 at Mayo in Rochester. I too am very active and can relate to your journey. And attest to the fact that the fitter you are going into to surgery, the better your recovery. I now walk, lift weights and ride my horses every day. It’s a blessing to have this gift and be able to enjoy life again.
Good luck in your continued recovery. I’m sure you have some goals that are helping you make great progress-would you care to share those goals?

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Thank you for your reply. Yes. What a gift we have received!

My goals are to get back to riding my bike 100+ miles per week and full training at least 3 days per week. I am beginning light strength training in addition to cardiac rehab, walking, elliptical, etc.

I am also looking forward to getting back to traveling for work — something that has been part of my career.