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Transplant Caregiver Education class
I am my wife’s caregiver as we await a liver transplant. I understand there is a Caregiver Education class to attend via Zoom. Can someone...
Need transplant, don't have a caregiver: How to find a caregiver?
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...
How to find a caregiver for kidney transplant?
I am now in stage 4 kidney disease and I will be meeting with the transplant center in a few months. I do not have...
Transplant Caregiver Advice: Got Tips to Share?
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,...
What to watch for as a caregiver after liver transplant?
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...
What was your caregiver situation while getting a transplant?
I've been thinking about this for a few days -- someone, it might have been @hello1234 ? - mentioned being widowed. I am widowed too....
Caregiver Resources: Mayo Clinic & NBC pair-up
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 caregiver support is needed after a kidney transplant?
How much support is needed after a kidney transplant? What do the support folks do? Is any 24x7 support needed?
Caregiver needed stem cell transplant while at Mayo in Rochester
How does one find a qualified caregiver? I possibly need one for stemcell transplant 24/7 for 6 weeks in Rochester.
Caregiver to cousin testing for liver transplant: Can I get support?
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...
Visitors policy for transplant caregivers at Mayo Clinic
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...
Questions about Rules for Transplant Caregivers while at Mayo Clinic
My brother needs a transplant and his wife will donate her kidney. They will therefore both need caregivers . My sister and I would like...
Liver transplants: Caregivers?
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...
Oily Skin after transplant: Any suggestions on products that help?
I'm a caregiver for a DLT. Since transplant he has very oily skin. Any suggestions on products that help?
Has anyone noticed personality changes in kidney transplant patients?
After 30 years of marriage my now ex husband completely changed after 10.5 years of dialysis which I was he’s caregiver, he also developed drop...
Post Transplant In-home care
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...
What to expect going into a transplant consult?
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 Not Resuscitate Orders, ID Bracelets & Experiences
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...
Friend was recently removed from the liver transplant recipients list
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...
Elevated GGT and Alk Phos 15 weeks post deceased donor transplant
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...
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