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KELLI SMITH
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- Grain Valley, MO
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Look Beyond The Heart
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Heart Transplants
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Organ Donation
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Terri Herko Aug. 12, 2009.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by emil george steinmetz Jun. 22, 2009.
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I still am living at a 1a I stayed a 1b for six months, I have only been at a 1a for two , are months now. My team said I may stay there, due to antibody and cell rejection from the start. They don't want me to be at this stage, but some people do.…
What is that? Your heart? How did you get this?
Welcome Neil, and congrats to you on your new heart!! I am 8 months out and just about now I feel like I am just now on a smoother coarse. I also hit those same bumps that you did, I am still at 1b rejection and have stayed there the past 9 biopsies…
My name is Kelli and I am 7 mo. out of heart tx. I am so thankful for my gift of life and need to know what to expect to feel from here on out? I gained 50 lbs from my meds and still am having 1B rejections. Anyone????
This group has been set up to help and support people with the aftercare issues they have with there Transplant
Hey girl, You are the greatest!! I hope alit of people check out Cameron's site. Have you posted yours, you should it really is a great learning tool for those waiting transplant
Hello All, I am new here, I recieved my new heart on Jan 5 2009. I am so greatful and as you all must know from your personal experences. I have since come in contact with a family who lost their very young son in a very tradic acident and donated e…
Heart Recipients can get to know one another. Discuss medication, issues, blessings, concerns, etc.
I recieved my heart on Jan 5th this 20009 in four months time thanks to meds and not moving much, I am fiftyfive pounds heavier, moon faced, flabby, hairy,and alive. I am very greatful don't get me wrong... Is it possible to get healthy and lose wei…
For those people who would like to discuss how they feel about their bodies before and after transplant. Get encouragement from others to help boost your self esteem.
ME AND MY GIRLS.
Beautiful Ladies! What a wonderful pic....:)
My family,........... my transplant,........... my life.....my blessings
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- What is your city / state and country of residence?
- Grain Valley Missouri
- How are you touched by transplantation?
- I am a Recipient
- Optional for those who donated their Loved One's organs, tissue, or both: in this space, feel free to write anything you want about your Loved One and your experience as a donor:
- my donor is pictured with me on my profile, she is my angel.
- 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:
- ALICIA G. SABAUGH is my angel. My prayers continue to flood out to her family and friends, for as much as we are celebrating my new life, yet they are greeving hers. I will treat her heart as though it is a child, your child that i carry within me and i will cherish and protect ,forever. Thank you, for a gift nobody else could give me.
- 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)?
- Prograft, cellcept, predizone are the main meds I take about 24 different more kinds for the time being.
- What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?
- St.Lukes KCMO on the Plaza .Cardiovascular consulants Kansas City Missouri.
- If you are on the transplant waiting list, when were you listed?
- October 23, 2008
- If you are on the transplant waiting list, what type of transplant are you waiting for?
- Heart
- If you are on the transplant waiting list, please use this space to write about your experience:
- I was givin 2 months to a year to live when I was finally diagnosed with a virious that attacked my heart and I had a cell and anibody rejection to make it even harder to make a match for me. i was listed for 74 days befor my miricle happened.
- What do you do for a living?
- Was a server, waitress. Now I am disabled.
- About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:
- GET THE WORD OUT. I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT IT UNTILL IT HIT HOME, LETS SPREAD THE WORD ON ORGAN DONATION TOGETHER, WE ARE THE PROOF..
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- LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS,.... IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN.!!!!
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- At 9:26am on October 23, 2009,
randy hegwood jr said…
- sorry Kelli for getting back so late, i have not been getting on line. but to answer your question yes but not severe enough to have shortness of breathe , i know they got biopsies thru the right side of my neck for two years to check for rejection.i did have big rjection back in febuary i started belching a lot and i had shotrness of breath, i ended up in the hospital for 12 days and i,am grateful, always do what your doctors say don,t miss your anti rejection meds enjoy your life kelli it,s still one day at a time thats all god promises us be encouraged life is good ,randy hegwood
- At 3:36pm on July 19, 2009,
randy hegwood jr said…
- hang in there kelli it gets a lot better as the days go by. you are truely blessed i will keep you in my prayers. i,ll be with my new heart 6 years aug 26,2009. peace and good health randy.
- At 7:24pm on June 5, 2009,
Terri Lynne Willis said… - Hi Kelli, welcome to TC! Glad you could join us...feel free to look around and check things out. We have forums, groups, blogs and more.
Please click here for more info to get you started.
Thanks, Terri
liver transplant july 2, 1991
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