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This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Posted by Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor @rosemarya, Apr 9, 2017

As our Mayo Connect community grows, I am constantly meeting organ transplant members on a wide variety of forums with a wide range of issues that are not directly transplant specific. However, because we are all transplant recipients, we have a special connection: a unique journey and best of all - a new life! We don't always need help or advice. Many times we just want to chat with someone like us! That is my purpose in starting This and That and Talk.

Drop in and say 'Hi'. You are welcome anytime.

What do you want t to talk about? What words can you offer to someone who is on the journey? Do you have any questions for another recipient?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Transplants Support Group.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @jodeej "@contentandwell @gingerw I am not a huge fan of coming, but I don't mind if I..." + (show)
@jodeej

@contentandwell @gingerw I am not a huge fan of coming, but I don't mind if I have time. My husband is quite picky so I can't experiment with new recipes, which is frustrating. I'll ask if he will try something and he will be all for it until I actually want to make it... Lol

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@jodeej My husband is somewhat similar to yours but I have introduced some healthy versions of things. As I told him, if he would like to cook it himself, he's welcome to. After his transplant there are so many things he can have, while I need to follow a renal diet.
Ginger

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jodeej | @jodeej | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @contentandwell "@jodeej thanks for the tips. Anything that lets me not have to cook occasionally is great...." + (show)
@contentandwell

@jodeej thanks for the tips. Anything that lets me not have to cook occasionally is great. I used to love to cook, but for just two of us it's not as much fun.
JK

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@contentandwell @gingerw I am not a huge fan of coming, but I don't mind if I have time. My husband is quite picky so I can't experiment with new recipes, which is frustrating. I'll ask if he will try something and he will be all for it until I actually want to make it... Lol

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @contentandwell "@jodeej Thankfully my husband does not mind leftovers at all. I have not frozen chili, do..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@jodeej Thankfully my husband does not mind leftovers at all. I have not frozen chili, do the beans come out OK? Meatballs and sauce is big here so when I make it I make a huge pot and have enough to freeze about four additional meals for two. When we were in Denver visiting our son, it was a requirement that I make a huge pot of meatballs and sauce.
JK

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@contentandwell In my house leftovers are called "rightunders". Used to have a dog that knew what leftovers meant and also "walk". She would go crazy when she heard either one! Homemade spaghetti sauce, meatballs, chili, stew, most soups - love those in the cooler weather! All are great to freeze and pull out when you need a quick meal or a break from cooking.
Ginger

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JK | @contentandwell | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @jodeej "@contentandwell chili freezes great as does beef stew and potato soup. They are some of my..." + (show)
@jodeej

@contentandwell chili freezes great as does beef stew and potato soup. They are some of my favorites too make and freeze for meals later. 🙂

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@jodeej thanks for the tips. Anything that lets me not have to cook occasionally is great. I used to love to cook, but for just two of us it's not as much fun.
JK

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jodeej | @jodeej | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @contentandwell "@jodeej Thankfully my husband does not mind leftovers at all. I have not frozen chili, do..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@jodeej Thankfully my husband does not mind leftovers at all. I have not frozen chili, do the beans come out OK? Meatballs and sauce is big here so when I make it I make a huge pot and have enough to freeze about four additional meals for two. When we were in Denver visiting our son, it was a requirement that I make a huge pot of meatballs and sauce.
JK

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@contentandwell chili freezes great as does beef stew and potato soup. They are some of my favorites too make and freeze for meals later. 🙂

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JK | @contentandwell | Nov 1, 2018
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@jodeej

I love leftovers too! I have some chili I had frozen thawing in the refrigerator for supper tonight. If possible I put leftovers in the freezer to enjoy later. My husband will eat some, but not all. So sadly I end up tossing quite a few of I don't get them eaten myself.

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@jodeej Thankfully my husband does not mind leftovers at all. I have not frozen chili, do the beans come out OK? Meatballs and sauce is big here so when I make it I make a huge pot and have enough to freeze about four additional meals for two. When we were in Denver visiting our son, it was a requirement that I make a huge pot of meatballs and sauce.
JK

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taarthi | @taarthi | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @rosemarya "taarthi, I am pleased that you are feeling better! I want you to remember that you..." + (show)
@rosemarya

taarthi, I am pleased that you are feeling better! I want you to remember that you do not have to go thru this alone. Mayo Connect is open 24/7.
I, too, enjoy reading all of the responses. I am a 9 year recipient, and I continue to learn and be inspired by what I read. This is a magnificent group of people who are all experts by experience!

Keep checking in, and don't hesitate to ask, ask, ask!
Please stay in touch, and updated on your experience.
Hugs.

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Thank you very much!! Means a lot 🙂

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @contentandwell "@rosemarya This is excellent. I think I will print it out when I have more time...." + (show)
@contentandwell

@rosemarya This is excellent. I think I will print it out when I have more time.
I think the trick of soaking berries in water with white vinegar is a good one for us too. The berries keep longer because the vinegar kills off any spores but even when the berries are fresh that should be a help I think. After thoroughly rinsing there is no vinegar taste.
JK

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I think I saw where you could request the brocure. But I am not able to locate that source right now.
If anybody discovers how to order it - Please share it with us.

Happy and Safe eating to all 🥗

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jodeej | @jodeej | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @contentandwell "@jeanne5009 I love leftovers -- a night off from cooking! If I am cooking anything that..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@jeanne5009 I love leftovers -- a night off from cooking! If I am cooking anything that can be reheated I always cook enough for two nights.
JK

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I love leftovers too! I have some chili I had frozen thawing in the refrigerator for supper tonight. If possible I put leftovers in the freezer to enjoy later. My husband will eat some, but not all. So sadly I end up tossing quite a few of I don't get them eaten myself.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 31, 2018
In reply to @contentandwell "@rosemarya This is excellent. I think I will print it out when I have more time...." + (show)
@contentandwell

@rosemarya This is excellent. I think I will print it out when I have more time.
I think the trick of soaking berries in water with white vinegar is a good one for us too. The berries keep longer because the vinegar kills off any spores but even when the berries are fresh that should be a help I think. After thoroughly rinsing there is no vinegar taste.
JK

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@contentandwell My mind is playing tricks on me. I read "smores", not "spores". Immediately I thought "ewww, vinegar and smores?.."
Ginger (having a desire for chocolate when you don't like it in the first place, and it is verboten in the second place, is wierd)

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