Death and Dying are a part of life; Let's make life and living a part of Death.

What is your city / state and country of residence?

Fremont, California in the USA

How are you touched by transplantation?

I am a Recipient

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

Kidney

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

To my family donor who I never knew who gave me my first gift of life in 1972. Also my husband, friend, angel, hero and literally my life. He gave me my second gift of life a kidney on 2-14-07.

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

Living Donor, Deceased Donor

If you are a recipient, when did you have your transplant(s)?

November 6, 1972

What is your principal transplant med(s)?

#1 Imuran and Prednisone
#2 Prograf and Cellcept

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

#1 UCSF Dr. Belzer and Salvaterria
#2 Stanford Dr.Bousque

If you are on the transplant waiting list, when were you listed?

September 1, 1972

If you are on the transplant waiting list, what type of transplant are you waiting for?

Kidney

If you are on the transplant waiting list, please use this space to write about your experience:

3 fistula surgeries and only 6 weeks on dialysis. Told I was an easy match. I was very excited as was the family.

What do you do for a living?

I am a LVN and RN, but currently not working and being a domestic engineer.

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

I am a 52 y/o female and have been married to a wonderful man for over 25 years. My first transplant was in 1972 and I have been blessed to have lived with a transplanted kidney for over 37 years now.

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

Someone on Transplant friends

What is your relationship status?

Married

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

I enjoy soft rock or oldies music. For movies I enjoy comedy. For art I like both Wyland and Thomas Kinkaid. Other interests: we bowl on a league and play oldies coed soccer. Enjoy going to baseball and NHL games.

What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?

*Death & dying are a part of life; Let's make living and life a part of death*

*Where there is life there is love; donate life and feel the love*

*Organs aren't needed in the heavens above; Leave them on Earth for others to live and love*

*Sometimes you must be weak to realize you are strong*

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