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What a great idea with the notebook. Since my mind is getting so foggy, that would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027186/

Discussion: Alcohol Withdrawal Program Required for Transplant

Support Group: Addiction & Recovery

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Hello to All and best wishes, I had kidney failure in May 2023, after a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361795/

Discussion: Need transplant, don't have a caregiver: How to find a caregiver?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

Welcome to Connect @zoeh. We have a few members who have either had a lung transplant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117866/

Discussion: Lung transplant: investigating the pros and cons of double transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 13, 2016

@mamag, You, your son, your sister have been blessed in a most wonderful way! I want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/274321/

Discussion: Long term effects of prednisone after kidney transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Sep 19, 2019

@jeanne5009 It’s great that being single you have a designated caregiver. I cannot imagine what people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/147239/

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Sep 11, 2018

Hi there! So. The all important pillow is one the transplant team will give you, kidney...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662023/

Discussion: Donating a kidney, flying to Mayo for surgery, any packing tips?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Dec 13, 2021

Thanks Rosemary, i had a beautiful day went to Church and was congraulated by all the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284450/

Discussion: Heart transplant recovery: What to expect?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

I was blessed to have a living donor so I was able to be more planful,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/268824/

Discussion: Waiting for the Call: What needs to get done at home before you go?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jul 16, 2019

Welcome @dthoodjr. In addition to the links Rosemary provided, you might be interested in these 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117871/

Discussion: Lung transplant: investigating the pros and cons of double transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Mar 10, 2017

@preetismiles after my liver transplant 2.5 years ago I appreciated help with my medicine as that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064581/

Discussion: What to watch for as a caregiver after liver transplant?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: May 9, 2024

@phrederica - I work with the doctors and nurses at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854302/

Discussion: Who do you ask for non-medical transplant questions?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: May 4, 2023

I really can't say a great deal about the waiting process. I was a 0.001 percent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943833/

Discussion: Liver transplant - Let's support each other

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Hi @tasher3433 Thank you so much for the quick response.... You must be an excellent caregiver!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728952/

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

Hi Rick. When I was added to the list early last year I was told re...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351389/

Discussion: Liver transplant cancelled: Am I back to the top of the list?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

@francisanne, I would have replied sooner, but I was at Mayo Rochester for my annual evaluation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605008/

Discussion: I've been told I need a double lung transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: May 26, 2021

Well, it's been six weeks since my liver transplant. While I am dealing with a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/146930/

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 16, 2017

Hi As to your specific issues/questions/ concerns. These were all just me. Everyone is different. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497403/

Discussion: Stage 4 cirrhosis and liver cancer: Can I get through transplant?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Feb 3 3:15pm

Welcome @dana3881. I added your question to the Transplants support group and the Visiting Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789399/

Discussion: Do barbers/stylists give in-hospital haircuts, shaves at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Hi Emily, I have more information for you. :-) Generally, when patients are going through transplant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665832/

Discussion: Caregiver to cousin testing for liver transplant: Can I get support?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

JK, thank you for your reply! I am not sure of my blood type, but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/146651/

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jun 27, 2017

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