Living with lung disease, one shot of O2 at a time!

What is your city / state and country of residence?

Lexington, NC Davidson County , USA

How are you touched by transplantation?

I am a Recipient

We LOVE our Donors! Are you a donor who has given the Gift of Life? How?

Gave the Gift of Life by donating a Loved One's Organs

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:

We donated my grandma's corneas. Because of her, someone now has the gift of sight.

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:

God, my donor, my donor's family, surgeons and doctors on the transplant team and nurses who helped care for me after my transplant and who continue to care for me. Last but not least, my wonderful family and friends, for their love and constant support.

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

Deceased Donor

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

June 23, 2009

What is your principal transplant med(s)?

Cyclosporine, Cellcept, Prednisone

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

UNC Hospitals - Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Ben Haithcock - my super transplant surgeon!
Dr. Noone and Neuringer (co-directors of the lung transplant program) and the other fine pulmonologists who continue to care for me post transplant!

What do you do for a living?

Nothing right now. Planning on going to school for my Masters in Criminology before I go to work.

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

I was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis at 12 years old (July of 93) after a life threatening staph-pneumonia in both lungs. I was placed on the transplant list for a double-lung transplant the same month. I waited over 3 years for my new lungs before going inactive on the list. After staying healthy enough to remain unlisted for 13 or 14 years, my health eventually declined and I was re-listed for transplant on July 29th, 08. I spent almost 11 months this time before receiving my gift of life on June 21, (father's day) '09. Over the last 17 years and especially the last 18 months, I've met tons of transplant recipients and patients waiting on the list. And been fortunate to have forged wonderful friendships with some of them. I wouldn't change it for anything.

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

A friend from TransplantBuddies.org told me :)

What is your relationship status?

Single

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

I'm diverse. I like all different kinds of music, movies, and books. Although I have to be in the mood to read.

What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?

"Please God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." - Serenity Prayer.

"They were lovely, your eyes. Only you didn't know where to look." - Can't remember.

"Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live." - ??

"Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense." - Mark Overby

"You know that when I hate you, it is because I love you to a point of passion that unhinges my soul." - Julie de Lespinasse

"Without fear and illness, I never could have accomplished all I have." - Edvard Munch

My Personal (non-commercial) Website, Page, or Blog URL:

http://queenoftheo2people.blogspot.com/

My Facebook Page (copy and paste your profile page URL):

http://www.facebook.com/StarfishLovesYou