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What is your city / state and country of residence?

Norcross, Ga USA

How are you touched by transplantation?

I am a Recipient

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

Heart

Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:

Dr. Vega my surgeon, Drs. smith, Book and Lascar and the CHF staff at Emory Hosp. Doctor's, co ordinators and nurses. :-)
I will always be grateful to my Donor and my Donor family. I keep them in my prayers and in my heart.

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)?

Cellcept and Gengraf among others.

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

Dr. Andrew Smith @ Emory Hosp.
Atlanta Ga

What do you do for a living?

Retired from Lucent Tech.

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

I am enjoying life with my wife, Vicky and our five children and six grandkids.
I suffered my first heart attack on my 40th birthday and recieved my transplant at age 58. For 18 years my heart got weaker and weaker. I would not be alive today without the gift of life from my donor and family.
I am a mentor with GTF and enjoy helping others in the transplant community.

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

By a fellow transplant recipient Cornishia, aka Mind Blower.

What is your relationship status?

Married

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

I enjoy Frank Sanatra, Tony Bennett and the music of the 60's.

What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?

I love life more today then I did yesterday and will love life more tomorrow then I do today.