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Gary Toulouse
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Toulouse Jul 17, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Two Very Important Items - Please Read
Started Nov 6, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
To all my friends who are on this website. There are two things that I would like to bring to your attention. Number one: as a "Friend" on this website I would like you to understand that despite…Continue
Pre-transplant writings - May help those waiting - waiting I knew well - now with two new lung the wait was worth it
Started May 14, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
These are writings of mine as I waited for the call to come and feared it may not. I am posting them in the event that they may help others who find themselves on "The Waiting list." I have had my…Continue
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- Please Select Your Transplant - Or Tell Us How Else You Were Touched by Transplantation:
- Double Lung
- Recipients: In This Space, Feel Free To Write About Those You Are Grateful to for Receiving The Gift Of Life:
- I am grateful to my wife who stood by me throughout this journey and my transplant center who never gave up on me or the hope for a donor that would match me. I am very grateful to Tammy, my donor, who saw the value in the giving of organs and became a donor, her gift saved my life. Tammy is the Angel Within Me and I carry her photo with me always. We, my wife and I tell our story as well as Tammy's story when ever we can.
- Recipient: What Type of Donor Did You Receive your Gift of Life From?
- Deceased Donor
- Recipient: In This Space Please Tell The Community About Your Transpant Center, Doctors, Transplant Team, Date of Transplant and Any Other Details You'd Like to Share About Your Experience:
- I am sure we all think our transplant center is the best, well mine is. My center is Henry Ford in Detroit Mi. One of the best parts is that 1/3 of the staff is Canadain, which I am as well as having USA citizenship. Very proud to be both and proud of the people, all of them, at Henry Ford. The team and the staff at the center are always ready to support, guide, and pro-active in every way. On April 16th,2010 at 7AM I went under the transplant surgery and 8 hours later I had new lungs. I remained in the center for 5 weeks, not because there was a problem but rather because I was the first in a new protocol for lung transplants. All went very well. I remain under the new protocol which means more testing to see just how I am doing. So far I am the Golden Boy for the Lung Program and doing very, very well.
- Which Transplant Medication(s) Do You Take?
- Rapamune - Prednisone - Cellcept - Bactrim - Metropprolol Succ XL - Lasix - Pravastatin - Flomax - Aspirin - Multivitamin
- If You Are WAITING for a Transplant, Please Feel Free to Tell the Community About Your Experience With the Waiting Process.. To Help Us Get to Know You Better and Understand What You're Going Through:
- No longer listed - received my Gift of Life - I waited 15 months on the list before the call came. The Gift Of Life came from Tammy a true Angel.
- What Do You Do For a Living? What Are Your Passions, Hobbies, Passtimes, Dreams and Goals for the Future?
- My wife and I are just now starting to move forward. Years of being very ill took away most of our joy and our only job was to find a way to stay alive. We did buy a new boat, motor and trailier and have just started fishing again. We loved to travel and will be doing that real soon. New Jeep which is tons of fun and we are looking forward to each and every day. Still making many trips to our transplant center which is not fun but always been great news as to how we are doing. Note I said "we" yes, I got the transplant and changed my life but my wife went through the journey as well and her life has alos been changed. So "We" are doing very well, tons of questions, but doing well.
- About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about you and your unique experience with transplantation:
- I had End Stage COPD and was on 10 liters of O2. I was once very active to include Sucba diving, boating, tennis and work. I lost all that and faced a fast down hill journey as the COPD took over my life. Listed for Double Lung transplant I waited 15 months and was ready to give up when the call came. My Gift came from a 19 year old Lady named Tammy who died for no reason except that some one used a gun instead of thinking. April 16, 2010 I received a new start and Tammy lives inside of me.
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- Love to read and music is a big part of our lives. Listen to jazz, rock, classical, country and really love the oldies.
- What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?
- If you don't like what life is giving you - stop and look at what you are doing and change it. - - if you like what life is giving you - stop and look at what you are doing and learn to do it more often.
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My greatest dream, since childhood is to be an author. Maybe now is the time to do it. I took several college writing classes and was told to write. Oh well, life has got in the way, or I have let it do so. Matters not - I'll give it some thought.
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Three Years Out
Posted on April 10, 2013 at 11:23am 2 Comments 1 Like
April 16th will be Three Year out for me. Not easy but in truth doing well. Lungs still doing very - very well and the med's - well you know any transplant comes with the med's - - not so fun. We are getting the boat ready and once again spend the summer aboard. Stay Safe to all and to all a good night - oh wait that's a different story. Stay Safe and Live Each Day and remember if we are what we eat - we…
Continue Just Some Thoughts
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:58pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Complaining is stupid. Either act or forget.
When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.
The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.
Life is too short to be wasted in finding answers. Enjoy the questions!
If you’re feeling frightened about what comes next, don’t be. Embrace the uncertainty. Allow it to lead you places. Be brave as it…
Continue Tequila and Salt
Posted on May 4, 2012 at 10:40am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Tequila and Salt - - read it every day..
You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks…
Continue HELP - Need Info
Posted on February 26, 2012 at 6:22am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Amiodarone - - is anyone taking this drug or has taken it in the past. Please contact me. I have real questions about this drug and the info I am finding is not good. Thank you in advance.
Gary Toulouse
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 7:57pm on April 10, 2013,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said… Have a wonderful 3rd RE-Birthday! Three years down and many more to go!
Hugs, Karen
- At 4:32pm on December 22, 2012, Gene Cost said…
Hi Gary.....as it is obvious that you are a cat lover I feel obliged to include these photos of my girls. Happy Holidays.........Gene
- At 4:30pm on December 22, 2012, Gene Cost said…
- At 10:29am on March 19, 2012,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said… Hi Gary:
Just wanted to say Hi and pray you are doing well. Have to tell you that I'm enjoying all your quotes, sayings, posters, etc. I even have saved some to my personal folder to keep as reminders of life. Thank you for all you do and for sharing you knowledge and humor.
Love, hugs and blessings, Karen
- At 3:10pm on February 11, 2012,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said… Hi Gary: I pray this finds you doing well and getting better since your hospital stay and battle with Atrial fibrillation. I want to thank you for all your bright and cheerie pictures, funny posters and delightful pictures. You bring a smile to my face and up lift me just when I need it. Keep'em coming and you are in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.
Love, hugs and blessings always, Karen
- At 9:51pm on November 7, 2011,
Morgan McCalvin said… - Hey Gary and Wanda! I wanted to think you both for talking to me today and calming me down. The transplant center called me this evening and I have a doctor appointment for this thursday.
- At 11:38am on November 7, 2011,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said… - Hi Gary:
I wanted to personally thank you for joining my Transplant Creativity group. I extend a warm welcome and hope you will enjoy it there. Share anything that inspires you and it doesn't have to be your work just put down the artist or author if known. It could be a song, music, poem, story, movie, photo, picture, an object, etc. anything that gives you a feeling of life and living and brings joy to your world. Thanks again and keep in touch.
Hugs, Karen
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- At 7:37pm on November 6, 2011,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said… Gary: I love all your poster photo and they would be a great addition in my group called: "Transplant Creativity". Would love it if you shared these in my group. You are the best and have so many great ideas. You are a gem of this site. Keep up the great work.
Hugs, Karen
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