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@jodeej, I am happy to hear from you. You, your husband, and family have had really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/147792/

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jun 13, 2019

So great to hear from @jodeej. What a lovely reason for your absence - a son's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/147789/

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jun 12, 2019

Hi, lisaphx. Welcome to Connect. Mayo Connect is an online community where anyone can share experiences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/239807/

Discussion: Letter to donor family: I'm not sure how to start

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jan 24, 2019

I am always on the look-out for the green transplant satchels that organ recipients carry with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/147340/

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 26, 2018

Good Morning, @ghayden777 My favorite role as a volunteer mentor is to welcome new members! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/147291/

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 16, 2018

@judyth, Yes, there is so much to do, and I know from my own experience that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/212019/

Discussion: Medic Alert

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Aug 26, 2018

May is Mental Health Awareness month! How are you feeling on your transplant journey? So are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185987/

Discussion: Transplant News and Events

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: May 7, 2018

Thanks got it for me and caregivers....stand by lol

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192485/

Discussion: Transplant Evaluation - What to expect

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Apr 8, 2018

Watched the video. Question on caregivers?? Do they have to be there the whole evaluation time?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192484/

Discussion: Transplant Evaluation - What to expect

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Apr 8, 2018

Hi everyone. My husband was just recently listed for liver transplant He is pretty low on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182607/

Discussion: Are there any other pre-liver transplant caregivers out there?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Feb 21, 2018

I completely agree, most people don't have a clue about transplant or dialysis...actually dialysis is worse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155835/

Discussion: Looking for what to expect as I consider Kidney Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 14, 2017

Each surgeon and circumstance are different. Some surgeons want you in the hospital and prepped up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1407512/

Discussion: Anxiety on what to do with my luggage when arriving for a transplant.

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 3, 2025

@dhrubasen I had a liver transplant 3 years ago. I was 54 at that time, widowed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204036/

Discussion: How much caregiver support is needed after a kidney transplant?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

I had to live in Rochester,MN for about 2 months after my transplant. We got a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328890/

Discussion: Liver transplants: Caregivers?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

I am the patient. Just want to alert my caregivers what may be in store. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301259/

Discussion: Did you leave the hospital with a Surgical Drain after transplant?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: May 10, 2025

@nonagon Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Being able to have a transplant can be a life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269326/

Discussion: Does it ever get better? Increased aggression post transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Mar 29, 2025

@dhrubasen, not having family at home makes finding full time caregiving tough and expensive. @bevprescott @katebw...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202753/

Discussion: How much caregiver support is needed after a kidney transplant?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

Thank you so much. It is diffucult many days to be sure. But I am so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202378/

Discussion: How has your recovery from your organ transplant been?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

@glover, great discussion to gather experiences about recovery, transition to home and more. I expanded the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161172/

Discussion: It's just one of those days: Share your transplant recovery tips

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

@caregiver4 I think you might follow-up on what Ernie suggests, and the next time you take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079115/

Discussion: Are you familiar with Hepatopulmonary Syndrome and oxygen use?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

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