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Changes after Transplant
I have learned that following a transplant there are many changes beyond your physical situation. What is your experience? Has your mood changed? Are you happier, calmer, more agitated, more anxious, more relaxed or something else? Do you feel you have changed emotionally, spiritually or mentally? Do you feel that your personality has changed? I am curious about more than physical. I appreciate your input on this issue.
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@gaylea1 I remember being in the hospital and they asked me what day it was, what month, who the president was. I knew nothing and asked how the heck did they expect me to know the date when there I was stuck in a hospital room with no outlet. When they asked me who the president was I said Bush, but it was Obama of course. The nurse thought maybe I had really liked Bush. One nurse complimented me on my complexion and asked what products I use. I didn't remember right away but by the time she came back to my room I had and told her, and then it became somewhat obvious she was just testing my memory. As soon as the HE episode ended though my memory was pretty normal.
You have had a very hard time. I hope the results of the biopsy are good, you deserve a big break.
JK
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2 Reactions@contentandwell isn't it strange how chemicals in our bodies can affect our brains so much. I'm sure it was as scary for you as it was for me. Even after they would tell me the month and date I would revert back to my original answer within a few hours. It was frustrating and I felt so foolish but I just couldn't get a string of thought together.
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4 Reactions@gaylea1 You definitely had it worse than I did. As I've said, between episodes I was perfectly normal. I was driving myself to my sports club, shopping, everything was normal --- until another episode happened. They are the worst. You and I can really rejoice in no longer having to deal with them. We are so fortunate to live in a time when we have been able to have successful transplants. Every day is a gift.
JK
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3 ReactionsOnly other transplant patients would understand this one...
A few nights ago I woke up from a bad dream, I was in a busy airport, flights were over booked and many of us were waiting for seat assignments. In my dream I anxiously waited for my name to be called so I could be assured a seat on the plane, my name sounded over the loud speaker and as I approached the desk complete panic washed over me as I realized I had forgotten to pack my anti-rejection meds. I woke up instantly with my heart racing. Ha, I guess I take this stuff seriously. LOL.
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2 ReactionsHAHAHA! I thought that was just me! I still freak out if I’m 5 minutes late. Veterans - does that ever go away?
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1 ReactionThis happens. What does a person do if medicines are lost during travel. Can they contact MAYO for a supply to hold them over? I know you will not get more at a pharmacy. Please someone answer this.
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2 ReactionsMaybe too late but NEVER let your MEDS away from your person!
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2 ReactionsMayo can contact a pharmacy and order enough to tide you over. We needed to do this when there was a delay with our mail order needs.
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2 ReactionsThankfully my scary experience was only a dream. Mayo Pharmacy makes getting meds easy. I have had meds shipped to an out-of-state address when my hubby and I stayed with my in laws in Florida. I even had Mayo send a prescription to me through Walgreens when I was driving through a random town in Kentucky while bringing my daughter to college after bloodwork showed abnormalities. I know Mayo Pharmacy also ships internationally too. If you really needed meds they would make sure you had them. The trick is NEVER EVER skipping ANY!
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5 ReactionsThankyou. I have been close a couple of times.
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