"I don't recommend even considering ever being off the meds. I don't know everything, but I highly doubt any do would ever consider it."
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Michael Strane
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Anyone have problems with low white blood cell counts post-transplant (heart)?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Copeland Jun 25, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't.
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Michael Strane commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"Worrying about your med list and your dosage especially early on, is a sure way to drive yourself crazy."
Michael Strane posted a status"Simone Anderson VanTull, a member and a heart tx recipent, a member here, passed away several days ago. ."
Michael Strane replied to Bruce A. Prenosil's discussion RUNNING AS A HEART TRANSPLANT PATIENT"Bruce,
Admittedly running was always a kind of secondary activity but I did used to run ~10 - 15 miles week before my transplant. I'm almost 3 years out now."
Michael Strane replied to Bruce A. Prenosil's discussion RUNNING AS A HEART TRANSPLANT PATIENT"Honestly, Bruce, getting back into running has been a struggle for me. The new heart just don't work the same way as the old one because it's not wired in. Because your new heart isn't connected to the nervous system (via…"
Michael Strane commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"The other side affect you may have to contend with, especially, if you are one a higher dose of prograf (4 mg seems kinda middle of the road) is neuropathy, which is numbness in an extremity. For me is more like the nerves in my right…"
Bobbiejo Winfrey commented on Michael Strane's blog post Tara Maynard"I am saddened to learn of her passing. I will keep her family and friends in my prayers. Thank you for letting the cafe know."
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Tara Maynard
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 12:00pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Just an FYI, double lung transplant (also looking at a kidney transplant these days), Tara Maynard, is currently at USC University Hospital dealing with extremely elevated prograf levels. She is doing ok, but drop by her page and drop her a note, I'm sure she will appreciate.
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The year 2 list
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 11:59am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Today, 2 years ago, September 24, 2010, I had my heart transplant after waiting only a few hours on the waiting list. Today, is my day for reflecting on my ongoing journey. A to give thanks to my donor and my donor's family. This weekend I'm going rock climbing, which I have been doing since about 3 months ago my transplant. I'm still struggling to get my fitness back.
Anyway, at this time I like to do a kind of checklist or inventory of the issue I'm dealing with thus far and how it… Continue
Anyway, at this time I like to do a kind of checklist or inventory of the issue I'm dealing with thus far and how it… Continue
Strength and Luck
Posted on April 5, 2010 at 1:01pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
A few weeks ago I had a chat with an old friend. In fact I've known this person for about 32 years. We were never super close friends but we drifted in and out of acquaintance because of our history and the fact that her brother was an incredibly close friend for many years.
She was very aware of my heart attack and subsequent heart transplant but she didn't know that details. Providing that I'm terribly comfortable talking about my experience with people I know, she asked questions… Continue
She was very aware of my heart attack and subsequent heart transplant but she didn't know that details. Providing that I'm terribly comfortable talking about my experience with people I know, she asked questions… Continue
Too Much Info
Posted on October 25, 2009 at 7:16pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Warning: A lot has been going on with me over the past couple months, some of it good, some of it bad, all of it going seems to continue to on and on
It is a time of good news and bad news for me. First the good news, my one year anniversary was on September 24, 2009. Outside of car accident that left Wendy without her car for a month, it was a good day. Wendy and I visited the hospital, delivered a cake and some thank you cards, and went out to a great dinner at Providence .… Continue
It is a time of good news and bad news for me. First the good news, my one year anniversary was on September 24, 2009. Outside of car accident that left Wendy without her car for a month, it was a good day. Wendy and I visited the hospital, delivered a cake and some thank you cards, and went out to a great dinner at Providence .… Continue
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- At 1:36am on May 2, 2012,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said…
- At 10:49am on May 2, 2011,
Suzanne said… - Happy Birthday Michael! And wishing you many, many, many more :) My story is similar to yours, I had a massive heart attack on Jan 25 1010 and my heart was so damage my triple bypass failed. I have an LVAD, and will one day need a heart transplant. Enjoy your special day!
- At 9:16am on May 2, 2011,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said… 
- At 3:37pm on December 11, 2010,
Timothy E. Boyce said… Michael, I had my transplant Sept. 19, 2001 at UCLA. I have had no rejection at all since transplant. I am on Prograf and Rapamune. I feel very good for an old man of 72. I have enjoyed reading your information.
- At 6:58am on October 5, 2010,
Sarah Copeland said… - I'm doing perfectly fine without cellcept so no more neupogen shots for me, i am so glad. It's been 7 months and still no rejection. :D
- At 4:04pm on September 28, 2010, Tara Maynard gave Michael Strane a gift…
- At 6:44pm on September 24, 2010,
Sue R. said… - Michael, Congratulations on your 2nd yr.post tx. It is always a special day of reflection and I am glad your are doing well. Enjoy rock climbing this weekend and I wish you
further happiness as your journey continues.
- At 9:45pm on August 02, 2010, Tara Maynard gave Michael Strane a gift…
- At 12:50am on June 15, 2010, Tara Maynard gave Michael Strane a gift…
- At 1:00pm on May 3, 2010,
Isidoritarc said… - Have a nice day Michael :)
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TC AdminKaren Weddick commented on Lili Feldman's group The Funny Bone
"O.M.G.!!!! David I applaud you!"
David Goodman commented on Lili Feldman's group The Funny Bone"Three dogs were sitting in the waiting room at the vet's when they struck up a conversation.The Yellow Labrador turned to the Black Labrador and said, "So whyare you here?"The Black Lab replied, "I'm a pisser. I piss on…"
rohana miller replied to Diana Petersen's discussion How long has your transplanted kidney lasted"Arleen, have you looked up high purine foods on the internet? If you have not done that, I highly recommend it. You might find foods you enjoy eating are the culprit, not just beer. A half cup serving is pretty much what every food is…"
Arleen Dodson replied to Diana Petersen's discussion How long has your transplanted kidney lasted"You are lucky that your ins agent didn't receive a cadaver kidney that's prob why it has lasted so long. I am an only child, and i try not to drink, once in a while a small glass of wine. I do believe beer causes me to get gout, so i stay…"
Belinda Todjo commented on Donnia's group Prednisone Sucks :)"New to group. I'm 4.5 months out liver transplant. Been off prednisone for 5 weeks but no matter what I do I can't get the10 pounds I gained off! It is driving me crazy insane. I have also developed cellulite on my tighs. Any suggestions?"
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Prednisone Sucks :)
This group is a place for all to come and share their experiences with Prednisone. We are also here to offer support.See More
Lili Feldman commented on Lili Feldman's group The Funny Bone"Ha ha! YES I do a little stealing, but I am always
looking for sources. I really thought that there
would be a lot more contributors, that was the idea. But there's only been a handful of us who do
the contributing. Tom moved where there…"
Lili Feldman commented on Lili Feldman's group The Funny Bone"Blond Men Do Exist A Sheriff in a small town in Wyoming walks out in the street and sees a blond haired cowboy coming toward him with nothing on but his cowboy hat, his gun and his boots. He arrests him for indecent exposure.
As he is locking him…"
Lili Feldman commented on Lili Feldman's group The Funny Bone"A man goes into a restaurant and is seated. All the waitresses are gorgeous. A particularly voluptuous waitress wearing a very short skirt and legs that won't quit came to his table and asked if he was ready to order,
"What would you like,…"
Belinda Todjo posted a blog postWeight gain on prednisone
Hello all,I've been off prednisone for about 5 weeks now and I can't seem to get the weight I gained off. My appetite is not that great. I barely eat and I have been working out so what could me the problem? Anyone experience this problem or have any suggestions to combat this problem? It's really causing me to be depressed.Thank youSee More
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