Carl L. Johnson Sr.'s Page

What is your city / state and country of residence?

Harlingen, Texas
USA

How are you touched by transplantation?

I am a Recipient

If you are a recipient, what type of transplant did you receive?

Double Lung

If you are a recipient, what type of donor did you receive your Gift of Life from?

Deceased Donor

What is your principal transplant med(s)?

Prograf, Prednisone,Acyclovir, Celcept(generic),Lisinoprill, Ropinirol Hcl, Bactrim DS,
Metaprolo, Fosomax, simvacstatin

What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO

What do you do for a living?

On LTD from an oil company, but I do odd jobs for pocket change.

About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:

I arrived in St Louis April 8th, '04 with my sister/caregiver. I was out of options so had NO FEAR of the surgery. Being a Christian, knowing my church was praying for me, I knew God would answer my prayer for a nearly perfect DNA match to my body. April 8th, 09 is the first time I have been sick in almost 5 years. I got a horrible head/chest cold, and it took almost a month to shake it off. Lung function dropped like a rock, but now it is back better then when I got sick. I give credit to taking Yoga lessons to perfect my breathing, plus my normal excersise routine. Life is great!!!

Please help us reach other members by telling us how you found Transplant Cafe:

A dear transplant friend from Okla. dropped me a note asking me to join her.

What is your relationship status?

Single

Entertainment: What is Your Favorite Type of Music, Bands, Movies, Art, Books, etc.?

Driving down the road you will 50's-60's Rock W/ShaNaNa blasting outta the speakers in my 1956 Ford or my 1964 Ford Galaxie. Rock-n-Roll IS here to stay!!

What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?

I thought I was winning the Rat Race, then they found faster Ratz!!!