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Katey Ballard
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- Pelham, AL
- United States
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I've always wanted kids since I was a little kid. However, since my transplant, we are highly advisded not to have biological kids due to the severe risk it puts us in (or at least lung transplant reciepents). However, if the right guy comes along,…
Having a transplant, or waiting for one can affect a relationship and if you're single, makes dating interesting. Here is a place to share your stories, questions and anything else about these topics.
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- How are you touched by transplantation?
- I am a Recipient
- If you are a recipient, what type of transplant did you receive?
- Double Lung
- Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:
- I received a living donor double lung transplant and are thankful to my Mom and a family friend for donating a lobe to save my life...they came to as close as to the ultimate sacrifice you can get.
- If you are a recipient, what type of donor did you receive your Gift of Life from?
- Living Donor
- What is your principal transplant med(s)?
- Prograf, Rapamune, Imuran, Prednisone, Azithromycin
- What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- What do you do for a living?
- I'm currently a full-time student, graduating on May 9th. I will go back to nursing school this fall.
- About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:
- See my blog!
- Please help us reach other members by telling us how you found Transplant Cafe:
- A friend emailed me about it.
- What is your relationship status?
- Single
- What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?
- "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
- My Personal (non-commercial) Website, Page, or Blog URL:
- http://cftransplantmiracle.blogspot.com/
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 8:54pm on February 4, 2010,
Tracy & Nancy said…
- Happy Birthday Katey!
- At 1:53pm on February 4, 2010,
Cristina Cagliari said…
- At 12:58am on February 4, 2010,
Hari Narayan Sharma said…
- At 7:42am on February 3, 2010,
Catherine (Cathy) said… 
- At 12:08am on February 3, 2010,
Karen Weddick said… - Hi Katey:
- At 9:45pm on May 6, 2009,
Stacey and Rachel Sweet said…
- Hi! I just read your story. How are you doing? My daughter, Rachel, received a lung transplant when she was 6 months old. Living lobar was not an option. Have you had any episodes of rejection? Have you had a fundoplication? Just curious. Thanks, Stacey
- At 10:58am on April 25, 2009,
Terri Lynne Willis said…
- Hi Katey, 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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Been on Prograf 1+1 and myfortic 360+360 for 23 months now. I have had somme minor problems with my sugar. I am now hyplogycemic+diabetic. I can deal with that . I just have to eat continuosly. No hair loss at all. In fact,just the opposite. More ha…
I was 18 when I became ill.
What are you hobbies??
MMmm I would have as much as possible done. lol. Anywhere they can massage without hurting me right now. Get a manicure, hair colored, make up done, and a facial. =D
-- If you ever feel a little bit stupid, just dig this up and read it again; you'll begin to think you're a genius..
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(On September 17, 1994, Alabama's Heather Whitestone was selected as Miss…
Hi Carlos,
It is my understanding that in the 1970s Congress passed a resolution to help cover medical costs of people with serious illnesses by putting them on Medicare. They started with kidney failure and began covering transplants. But the cost…
SO TRUE
I am a mother of a 20 year old that has.been diagnois as a 12 year old . They said shw could compete in the 11-13 years old group but ahe is not allowed to get any medals. I find this unfair . Who else can help me make them understand this is not fa…
I Totally agree with you LOL I'm one of the extra special recipient I had Liver (2004) and a Kidney (2009) PKD I have imedicare and a private ins, and the premiums are costing us 860.00 per mo. we are currently in forclosure and all our retirement s…
Hi everyone. I was implanted with an LVAD 4/30/08.It will be 2 years since i was listed for my heart. No calls yet
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