Transplants Support Group

I have been on the kidney transplant list for 2 years. My wife was going to be my primary caregiver after surgery and my mom...

Hi, my husband had his liver transplant in 2016. I need to have MMR vaccine for work. I understand this is airborne and I'm very...

In October 2016, my now-husband had a kidney transplant. In fact, we met at a kidney disease support group! We were barely starting a relationship,...

Hi, My wife (42 years) has been went through liver transplant about a month back in Mayo Phoenix. I am little nervous but curious to...

I've been thinking about this for a few days -- someone, it might have been @hello1234 ? - mentioned being widowed. I am widowed too....

Hello, My name is Bill. I’ve been looking for a group to share experiences and concerns with when they arise. My wife and I have...

NBC collaborated with Mayo Clinic to publish 5 articles to help caregivers nationwide. Mayo Clinic Connect was featured in article number 4. See all the...

How much support is needed after a kidney transplant? What do the support folks do? Is any 24x7 support needed?

How does one find a qualified caregiver? I possibly need one for stemcell transplant 24/7 for 6 weeks in Rochester.

I will be a caregiver to a family member who will begin testing for liver transplant candidacy. The journey begins next week. We live in...

I am a significant other/caregiver caregiver to my girlfriend, I want to know if mayo clinic will treat me as just a typical visitor or...

Can anyone that has had a recent transplant please tell Me what visitor policy is right now? Can a caregiver be with the patient pre...

My brother needs a transplant and his wife will donate her kidney. They will therefore both need caregivers . My sister and I would like...

I'm a caregiver for a DLT. Since transplant he has very oily skin. Any suggestions on products that help?

How did you or will you manage this? I have a team, primary and secondary live out of state, but I have three young adult...

I’m looking for options in the event my caregiver is unable to help me right away after a kidney transplant. Such as a Medicare approved...

Hello,My father is starting the process of being placed on the transplant list. I am one of his caregivers and will be going to a...

Do you have a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Order) with your primary care physician? Do you wear a medical ID bracelets/necklace with DNR instructions? What...

As a caregiver of a transplant patient, we are often overlooked while being overwhelmed. My daughter had a liver transplant 16 weeks ago. Had a...

My friend’s medical team has decided to remove her from the liver transplant recipients list. I am not her caregiver but a friend. I am...