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Thoughts, post transplant

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When do you stop worrying about rejection?

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Neil Willens replied to Beth Kasulaitis's discussion 'Loss of a Liver Mentor' in the group Liver Transplants
Amen. Neil
August 11
Neil Willens commented on Neil Willens's photo 'DSC_0022.NEF'
If you want a print, send me an email address and I'll respond attaching the jpeg file so you can print it yourself or send it to a photo vendor to print. This particular image file can be printed from a 4" x 6" photo up to a 16" x20" photo poster a…
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Neil Willens commented on Neil Willens's photo 'DSC_0022.NEF'
Bambi's cousin. Isn't she cute?
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Neil Willens and David Meredith are now friends
June 9
Neil Willens replied to David Meredith's discussion 'HOW LONG ARE WE GOING TO LIVE NOW???' in the group Liver Transplants
I doubt that I'm the longest living, but I just celebrated 10 years post liver transplant on June 5th. My docs said that considering the consistency of my blood test results and the way my numbers look, they don't think my life span has been affecte…
June 7
Neil Willens left a comment for Lili Feldman
May 26

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What is your city / state and country of residence?
Germantown, MD
How are you touched by transplantation?
I am a Recipient
If you are a recipient, what type of transplant did you receive?
Liver
Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:
I am grateful to Joshua and his family, who made the decision on the worst day fo their lives, to donate Joshua's liver, which gave me a second chance in life.
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)?
Prograf
What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?
My transplant took place at Inova Fairfax Hospital. My surgeons were Drs. Dympna Kelly, Jon Jonnson and Tim Shaever.
What do you do for a living?
I consult with companies developing and selling medical and dental products, including disposable devices. I am a photographer and I sell supplemental insurance throughout payroll marketing.
About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:
In the late 1960's, I was a liver researcher working at NY Medical College and Flower and Fifth Avenue Hospitals under an NIH grant. Our program was established to help develop the body of knowledge on the liver that could one day help make liver transplantation possible. It is believed I became ill from a Norwegian brown rat virus that crossed vectors and infected me. I used to perform liver perfusion surgical procedures on these animals, college blood samples from a surgically implanted cannula and then analyze the blood chemistry.
Please help us reach other members by telling us how you found Transplant Cafe:
Online search.
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Married
Entertainment: What is Your Favorite Type of Music, Bands, Movies, Art, Books, etc.?
Classic rock 'n roll, folk, blues, jazz, classical music and opera. also enjoy movies, reading and writing, nature photography
What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?
"You may only be young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime."
"I don't know if it was I who kept hope alive, or hope that kept me alive, but together we worked a miracle."
"Time is infinite, I am not. Would you please hurry up?"
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Bio posted for April, 2009. One man exhibit of 35 photos at Georgetown University Hospital's art gallery


Artist for April. 2009:
Neil Willens

Photographer, Poet, and Transplant Recipient

The photographer’s lens filters images through the mind’s eye to create individual visions. Photographers often seek to insert something of themselves into their work, a captured thought or memor… Continue

Posted on March 27, 2009 at 8:03pm — 2 Comments

Neil Willens

Haiku for donor families

Selfless


I have gone.
I will age no more.
Now, you live.

Posted on December 31, 2008 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

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At 6:56pm on May 26, 2010, Lili Feldman said…
Neil, Thank you for sending the article from the NYTimes. It gives us hope. I have genotype 1 and have been through 2 treatments with Interferon, Riboviron, and Pegysis.
Now I have one kidney and am on anti-rejection meds + many more. I don't know if they would allow me to try the treatment, or if I could even handle the side effects now. It was a very interesting article. Blessings, Lili
At 12:32pm on May 16, 2010, Steve Baum said…
Neil,
Thank you for the double compliment. Yes, she is beautiful! But no, she's my granddaughter not my daughter. Her Mother is just as beautiful. To life!
At 10:14pm on April 18, 2010, Holly Werlein (Holdol) said…
Neil, good to hear from you! I'm SO proud of you and all your amazing art and photography accomplishments. You are awesme and obviously very gifted :) Yes, i am excited for my photo shoot coming up. When I come out your way we will definitely have to do some shots! I actually don't have a video of myself. I will see if someone can tape my next talk coming up this week. It would be so amazing if an organization or group would fly me out to speak about my story and transplant cafe. I want to go educate hospitals, support groups and most of all bring awareness to everyone by motivating and inspiring them. I can only hope to make it out your way sometime soon! Please let me know of any opportunities and spread the word to people. Keep doing your beautiful art :) I've been keeping busy doing my own art, cooking and gearing up for the transplant games! Are your going to be coming this year? Take care and keep in touch... hugs!
At 9:50pm on April 11, 2010, Holly Werlein (Holdol) said…
Hey Neil, just wanted to thank you for all your help. I truly appreciate it :) Thought I would update you... I have done about 5 talks now to various groups, colleges and buddy day at the secretary of state. I was just a semi finalist in the NKF art contest too, I was super excited! I didn't win, but that's ok. I am also now the head coordinator of TRIO's new youth circle :) Have been making a lot of great connections lately. I have a photo shoot coming up in a few weeks too, so I'll have to show you a few pics if you want. I love looking at your photography, its amazing! I hope all is well with you. Take care and thanks for all your encouragement :)
At 3:47pm on March 26, 2010, Linda Cheatham said…
I like the idea - but who is going to organzie it? Lots of people have ideas but no one volunteers to take the lead - are you up for it? Find a place, figure out a menu or make it everyone bring stuff we supply the hotdogs and hamburgers. Be creative.
At 3:32pm on February 1, 2010, David Goodman said…
Terrific photographs! Great dog as well. Sorry about the mix up, but we got it right in the end. **David**
At 6:55am on September 30, 2009, Alice said…
Just saying "Hi" and hope all is going well for you.
Alice K
At 11:41am on August 14, 2009, TransplantCafe.com said…
Thanks for reporting the spammer. they've been banned!

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At 5:21pm on March 30, 2009, Maggie Catherwood said…
Hi Neil! I will actually be near Georgetown on Wednesday (April 1) and was going to stop by to see your exhibit (your photography IS amazing!) Will the photographs be up by then? I will check it out whether I hear back or not, but if there is a chance you'll be there setting up or something it would be great to meet you! Sorry so last minute! If i don't get to see it on Wednesday I will try my hardest to get back later in the month! Hope all is well

Maggie
At 12:43pm on March 17, 2009, Shelley Langer Rifkin said…
Hi Neil,
It was so nice to hear from you. I just celebrated my 10th insulin free year this past February and my husband made me a wonderful party. I joined this sight last month and really need to pay attention on how to use it. Take care and I hope to see you soon.

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