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Transplant News and Events
Hello everyone!
Many events are held each year and many news stories are published that may interest the transplant community. We thought it might be nice to let people know of some of these events and stories, even if they may not apply to everyone. In this discussion, feel free to post events and news stories that might be of interest to transplant patients, caregivers, or donors.
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What events are you looking forward to?
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A new "mark your calendar" for Mayo Clinic Minnesota transplant patients - the Annual Transplant Patient Picnic will be held on July 28, 2024 in Rochester, MN. If you were transplanted at this location, we look forward to seeing you there this summer!
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3 ReactionsMayo Minnesota Kidney Transplant Patients - we have great news for you! We have begun a new kidney transplant support group online! This group is for Mayo Rochester pre-transplant and post-transplant kidney patients. If you are interested in listening in or visiting with others with kidney transplant questions or comments, talk to your Mayo social worker for the links and more information. Our first meeting will be March 27 at 3pm CST.
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2 ReactionsI hope that someone who attends will will share the experience with all of us who live too far away.
Anybody out there planning to attend?
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2 ReactionsIsn't it an online meeting?
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1 Reaction@m1rmiller, You are absolutely correct that new Mayo Rochester support group is an on-line group. I applaud you for catching this.
I was actually replying to the post from Jan 8, about the Patient Oicnic, I am sorry for the confusion.
Will you be attending the online support group next week?
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2 ReactionsI would like to, but it looks like I have a business appointment that will conflict. Thanks for asking.
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1 ReactionThat's same as me, cannot do it this time. I really would love to be there, though. Maybe another time!
Hope you are feeling well and your kidney is doing well. I'll look for you in the Transplant
Support Group here on Connect.
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1 ReactionBeing a senior with a chronic (long-term kidneytransplant) illness and navigating a healthcare system that has seem to forgotten about us, i.e., not being abe to speak to my doctor when have an urgent matter, making decisions without much guidance, etc. thanks. love to chat with others!
@arty12856, I agree that chatting with others about how to manage health as we agecan be a positive and motivating experience with the personal reward that comes with learning from/and helping others.
I remember when you responded, "Yes it is" in the group discussion: Is a kidney transplant worth it?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-a-kidney-transplant-worth-it/
The Transplant Support Group has many questions that are waiting for your experience:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/transplants/
Did you have your transplant in Rochester and be able to attend the on-line group?
I am interested to connect you with other patients. What are your current health concerns that you feel are forgotten?
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4 ReactionsPlease don’t feel forgotten, we are just beginning the process and knowing you got thru the transplant alone is hopeful for us. Hope u keep sharing, Praying for u.
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