Liver transplant - Let's support each other

I am 6 years past my liver transplant

Support groups are very good with support. Just talking to people in the same boat as you leavens the horror of your situation.

Post transplant too.

thank you for guiding me to this awesome group ... soon I will share with you all my story and I hope to be an active member

@jodeej
I am so glad that everything went well during Tim's visits. That's always such a relief.

I am amazed when I hear how many are not wearing masks. Around here virtually everyone is, but I hear when you go up north that is not true. They have not really been hit at all up north though so I suppose that's why.

I think it's rather ironic that initially, they were saying that masks did not help and now they are really pushing them. I never agreed with them not helping since my transplant team always told me to wear one when flying or in crowded places. It's simply obvious that they have to be of some help.
JK

@contentandwell Iowa was doing so good and now we have hot spots again after reopening. I noticed while traveling this past week that there really wasn't anyone wearing masks except in Rochester. We wore ours except when walking back and forth and while we were at the lake house and of course when driving.

@athoub Welcome to Connect. I see that you are a liver transplant recipient. I invite you to say Hi and tell us a little about yourself.
Can you scroll back a page - that is where you can see the most recent posts.

Rosemary, my son said nothing is cast in concrete, it depends on the situation. Since things are surging once again I really hope they will cancel going. The south is not doing well and now CO has crossed over from doing well to not as well. NH has done surprisingly well.

It's interesting that the states like NY that had the worst numbers are doing very well now. Obviously the population there has been diligent following the precautions as they have in MA too. It's so crazy that some people think of wearing a mask as infringing on their rights!
JK

You are awesome! Thank you for sharing. I am comstantly amazed at how much alike and how different we are! And do you know the most wonderful part? We are getting the medical care that we need as we protect our cherished transplanted organs.

@cmael, I thought of you while I was in the waiting room in the Charlton lab! I hope that you will see positive results with your labs and sighs of BK virus. Is there a specific lab for BK virus, or is it minitored thru other kabs? (I think I have noticed a BK lab result in my annual labs, but not really sure)

@racing212, It is nice to be close to the clinic, isn't it. On nice days my husband and I like to walk outside instead of the walkway from our hotel. The weather should be pleasant in the fall.

@jodeej, I'm thinking about you and Tim. Hope the visit is going smoothly. Is this a 2 or 3 day visit? What are you choosing from the Honker menu? My choice is Canadian Walleye, and coconut cake for a splurge!

@contentandwell, you are such a good mom. I know that they care as much about your safety as you about their safety. As transplant recipients, we have to be extra careful. We also have an advantage over the rest of the population because we are accustomed to practicing safe distancing and hand cleaning.

@danab, I am happy that you are learning the routine by going back and forth for tests, but sorry that you have to do during these challenging times. Enjoy your blessings along the way, and a safe return to in-person church when the time is right for you. My church has demonstrated a safe reopening with live broadcast for the at-risk population. I will grab my violin and take my already safe seat in 2 weeks when the music director returns from vacation.

@wildcat, We would love to hear from you. What is going on with your transplant care in Scotland?

@benlam11, Thanks for telling us how good it can be when our local doctor works in coordination with our transplant department! I realize that each of our areas are at different locals on coronavirus activity so you are doing the right think to protect yourself. Are you able to get outside and take a walk?

When you share - You are offering support and hope to someone who will read your story. Life is Good!
and You Look Great in that Mask 😷

You are awesome! Thank you for sharing. I am comstantly amazed at how much alike and how different we are! And do you know the most wonderful part? We are getting the medical care that we need as we protect our cherished transplanted organs.

@cmael, I thought of you while I was in the waiting room in the Charlton lab! I hope that you will see positive results with your labs and sighs of BK virus. Is there a specific lab for BK virus, or is it minitored thru other kabs? (I think I have noticed a BK lab result in my annual labs, but not really sure)

@racing212, It is nice to be close to the clinic, isn't it. On nice days my husband and I like to walk outside instead of the walkway from our hotel. The weather should be pleasant in the fall.

@jodeej, I'm thinking about you and Tim. Hope the visit is going smoothly. Is this a 2 or 3 day visit? What are you choosing from the Honker menu? My choice is Canadian Walleye, and coconut cake for a splurge!

@contentandwell, you are such a good mom. I know that they care as much about your safety as you about their safety. As transplant recipients, we have to be extra careful. We also have an advantage over the rest of the population because we are accustomed to practicing safe distancing and hand cleaning.

@danab, I am happy that you are learning the routine by going back and forth for tests, but sorry that you have to do during these challenging times. Enjoy your blessings along the way, and a safe return to in-person church when the time is right for you. My church has demonstrated a safe reopening with live broadcast for the at-risk population. I will grab my violin and take my already safe seat in 2 weeks when the music director returns from vacation.

@wildcat, We would love to hear from you. What is going on with your transplant care in Scotland?

@benlam11, Thanks for telling us how good it can be when our local doctor works in coordination with our transplant department! I realize that each of our areas are at different locals on coronavirus activity so you are doing the right think to protect yourself. Are you able to get outside and take a walk?

When you share - You are offering support and hope to someone who will read your story. Life is Good!
and You Look Great in that Mask 😷

You are awesome! Thank you for sharing. I am comstantly amazed at how much alike and how different we are! And do you know the most wonderful part? We are getting the medical care that we need as we protect our cherished transplanted organs.

@cmael, I thought of you while I was in the waiting room in the Charlton lab! I hope that you will see positive results with your labs and sighs of BK virus. Is there a specific lab for BK virus, or is it minitored thru other kabs? (I think I have noticed a BK lab result in my annual labs, but not really sure)

@racing212, It is nice to be close to the clinic, isn't it. On nice days my husband and I like to walk outside instead of the walkway from our hotel. The weather should be pleasant in the fall.

@jodeej, I'm thinking about you and Tim. Hope the visit is going smoothly. Is this a 2 or 3 day visit? What are you choosing from the Honker menu? My choice is Canadian Walleye, and coconut cake for a splurge!

@contentandwell, you are such a good mom. I know that they care as much about your safety as you about their safety. As transplant recipients, we have to be extra careful. We also have an advantage over the rest of the population because we are accustomed to practicing safe distancing and hand cleaning.

@danab, I am happy that you are learning the routine by going back and forth for tests, but sorry that you have to do during these challenging times. Enjoy your blessings along the way, and a safe return to in-person church when the time is right for you. My church has demonstrated a safe reopening with live broadcast for the at-risk population. I will grab my violin and take my already safe seat in 2 weeks when the music director returns from vacation.

@wildcat, We would love to hear from you. What is going on with your transplant care in Scotland?

@benlam11, Thanks for telling us how good it can be when our local doctor works in coordination with our transplant department! I realize that each of our areas are at different locals on coronavirus activity so you are doing the right think to protect yourself. Are you able to get outside and take a walk?

When you share - You are offering support and hope to someone who will read your story. Life is Good!
and You Look Great in that Mask 😷