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Liver, Kidney, Pancreas Transplant: Second Chance Support Group, Mayo Florida

Liver, Kidney, Pancreas Transplant: Second Chance Support Group, Mayo Florida

Tue, Feb 15, 2022
11:00am to 12:00pm ET

Description

Second Chance is a weekly in-person support group for Mayo Clinic patients and their caregivers pre- and post-transplant of the liver, kidney, and pancreas. Every Tuesday, the group provides support, education, and perspective or insight into the transplant process, especially recovery and life after transplant. Through facilitated discussion, members help members with their specific questions, needs, and concerns.

This support group is hosted on campus at Mayo Clinic Florida.

To connect with fellow transplant patients and caregivers online any time from any where, visit the online Transplants Group on Connect.

Location
Mayo Clinic
Cannaday Building, Room 1050
4500 San Pablo Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32224

Contact
Michael Womack, LCSW
904-956-3208

fromthehill | @fromthehill | Feb 11, 2022

Is there a cut off age to receive a Kidney Transplant or to be put on dialysis?

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nimalw | @nimalw | Feb 12, 2022
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@fromthehill

Is there a cut off age to receive a Kidney Transplant or to be put on dialysis?

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Hi . I know 2 men who received a kidney transplant at the age of 72 and 75 . I think it's down how fit you are to receive a organ . As for dyalisis no age limit I think

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fromthehill | @fromthehill | Feb 12, 2022
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@nimalw

Hi . I know 2 men who received a kidney transplant at the age of 72 and 75 . I think it's down how fit you are to receive a organ . As for dyalisis no age limit I think

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Thanks…that does sound reasonable…good motivation to try and stay in shape.I have CKD stage 3 but was told I don’t need to follow a diet,…just cut down on sodium and less red meat…which seems a little lax to me….

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liver2007 | @liver2007 | Feb 12, 2022

Liver Transplant Patients who have had bariatric surgery, how is that working out for you?

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nimalw | @nimalw | Feb 12, 2022
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@fromthehill

Thanks…that does sound reasonable…good motivation to try and stay in shape.I have CKD stage 3 but was told I don’t need to follow a diet,…just cut down on sodium and less red meat…which seems a little lax to me….

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I was diagnosed stage 3 . 16 yrs before my transplant. Low sodium . Potassium and zero red meat is my advice to you . Excercise 5 times a week . Drink water and avoid sodas

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fromthehill | @fromthehill | Feb 12, 2022
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@nimalw

I was diagnosed stage 3 . 16 yrs before my transplant. Low sodium . Potassium and zero red meat is my advice to you . Excercise 5 times a week . Drink water and avoid sodas

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Thank you…much food for thought and encouraging.

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fromthehill | @fromthehill | Feb 14, 2022

Refection, I am assuming that you are younger than myself(83 yrs)…guess I am wondering that maybe the drs. Are not bothering very much about my diet etc … is because at my age it doesn’t matter much since I may not have that many years left to live and I shouldn’t let myself get stressed out about diet, low BP, varicose veins, pre-diabetic numbers, etc. I don’t necessarily want all sorts of invasive procedures but I still have paintings to do and life to live. So if there tests, diets to follow and rxs I should be taking….I would like to know… don’t want to find out when it is too late that I should have been doing this or that. Apologies for going on and on; but this lack of knowledge and communication is frustrating

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liver2007 | @liver2007 | Feb 15, 2022
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@liver2007

Liver Transplant Patients who have had bariatric surgery, how is that working out for you?

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I am trying to make a decision on having gastric bypass. I would really appreciate others honest views on the subject. Thank you

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 26, 2022
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@liver2007

I am trying to make a decision on having gastric bypass. I would really appreciate others honest views on the subject. Thank you

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Hi @liver2007, You may wish to ask your questions about gastric bypass in these related discussions:
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/rny-gastric-bypass-surgery
- Considering Gastric Sleeve: Would you do it again? Risks? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gastric-sleeve-risk/

Also follow Mayo’s expert blog here:
- Weight Management https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/weight-management-1/tab/newsfeed/

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mollyb1968 | @mollyb1968 | Feb 27, 2022

I will be 74 in May and I was contemplating gastric sleeve by pass surgery. Am I to old to have this surgery.

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