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About Me
Where did you hear about Transplant Friends?
Are You Male or Female?
Male
Share - which illness led up to you needing a transplant?
Broncholitis obliterans
Which Organ(s) did you receive? If you are on the waiting list, please share.
Waiting to get on the list
Drugs, vitamins, favorite foods
Cellcept prednisone vitamin d calcium reglan and lunesta.
How many years have you had your Transplant for?
Haven't had it yet. Patiently waiting to get put on the list.
I am Interested in Transplant Friends because...
Support and information. I love seeing people who have lots of years after TX.
Which Transplant Center has or will perform your life saving surgery?
Stanford hospital
Share how your transplant experience changed your life?
Haven't had it yet but it's given me a new outlook on life. Life is short and you never know gods plan.
Share whatever information you want us to know about you
I'm scared but taking this one day at a time. No sense in worrying about it.
Share your interests and hobbies
Anything outdoors. Shooting camping 4x4 rock crawling fishing etc.
What Part of The World Do you Live? Feel free to share city, state, country
fresno ca
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Hey Tim! I saw that you got listed! Great! How are things??? Hope things are going good for you.
Nice to know that you got accepted on the waiting list for your transplant. Keep in shape and good luck. I read on your site that you like shooting well shooting was my favorite sport. I have been adjusting rifles for about 35 yrs. and made many competitions. I also loved to shoot the bow and arrow. After my transplant I changed my sport to golfing, bicycle, and some hunting. Take care...
Good to hear Tim and good luck. Soon u'll be riding this.
Hi Tim. It's entirely natural to have a fear of the unknown so don't sweat it. Concentrate on staying as fit as possible. That is what determines how well the operation goes and how long the recovery takes. When exercising don't hesitate to turn up the oxygen to help and no need to exercise hard just keep it slow and steady, rest as often as you need to.
I was diagnosed with IPF in 2008 and had my bi-lateral in January of 2009. I also had a very determined bug kicking my butt and went downhill rapidly.
There is life after transplant, I went back to work 35 days after the operation and haven't looked back. There will be some bumps along the way, just take them as they come and move forward ... always move forward.
Now, let the journey begin and hang on for a wild ride.
Please don't be afraid! I know...easier said than done. I had a heart tx but from this and other sites on FB there are many successful double lung transplants. Check out Eric Hansen.com (and on FB) an awesome singer/songwriter now in full voice after his lung tx. And being young is in your favor. Those little guys need you!!!!
I am glad that you found us!
Welcome Tim to TransplantFriends! I hope we can ease some of your fears.