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Nicole Bryant
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Started this discussion. Last reply by LISA WILSON KNIGHT Feb 15, 2010. 21 Replies 0 Likes
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Nicole Bryant posted a status"Sad New Cafe, My precious poodle Shilo passed away last night, our home is very sad, Please keep us in your thoughts we miss her-nikki"
Emily left a comment for Nicole Bryant"Hey thanks for the support! I haven't realized that my story was that awe-inspiring. I'm glad that I can share my story to help others learn from everyones experiences. Stay strong and healthy!"
Nicole Bryant left a comment for Emily"Hi Emily,
I have been in Ahh with your story, I believe we all have one but yours truely touched my heart. I know things seem rough and they are, however I hope you know there are alot of people in your corner and are here for you. …"
Nicole Bryant joined Holly Werlein (Holdol)'s group
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SarahAnn McQuilkin left a comment for Nicole Bryant"Hi Nicole..So happy to be your friend. Thank you"
Nicole Bryant replied to SarahAnn McQuilkin's discussion Hello from Washington State"Sarah, I wish you and Paul all the best.
Have patents and understanding, just take it one day at a time and hang in there for the rollercoaster. Its a bumpy ride but so worth it!!
God Bless
Nikki
(I miss Washington, my home town…"
Nicole Bryant replied to Francis's discussion Post transplant depression!"Hi Francis and Cafe Friends, It has been a while since I have logged on to Transplant Cafe because I have had "episodes" of feeling down and those days come and go. I think having classes, married and a 9-5 job in…"
Sue R. left a comment for Nicole Bryant"Sending warm birthday wishes your way Nicole. Hope your day is as special as you are!"
Sue R. left a comment for Nicole Bryant"Thinking of you and hoping that more peaceful days are ahead for you. Glad you are talking to a counselor. Sometimes a neutral 3rd party helps you sort our your feelings and thoughts. My best to you. lol."
Diane Burke, Kidney 03 left a comment for Nicole Bryant"Hey thanks for the friend request, I had a blast on the chat sunday, It is fun just to talk nonsense with other people. It seems like I all get to talk about anymore is my transplant or medicine or how I feel etc, you know the drill.
Is that your…"
Nicole Bryant replied to Diane Burke, Kidney 03's discussion Dial 9 in the group The Funny Bone"That was a good one"
Holly Werlein (Holdol) left a comment for Nicole Bryant"Thinking about you lovely lady! I'm praying that happiness is right around the corner for you :) Keep that chin up and know that I'm always here for ya. Send me a mesage if you want to chat baby... much love and hugs!"
Nicole Bryant commented on Holly Werlein (Holdol)'s group Prayer & Blessings"Thank you all for the advise and the prayers. I guess with so much going on in my life these days, I really don't stop and think about how my husband feels about me not being at home as much. I have started seeing a "councelar" and…"
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- Please Select Your Transplant - Or Tell Us How Else You Were Touched by Transplantation:
- Kidney
- Recipients: In This Space, Feel Free To Write About Those You Are Grateful to for Receiving The Gift Of Life:
- I recieved my kidney transplant from my younger brother Larry, I love him very much and very proud of him for doing so-he is my hero
- Recipient: What Type of Donor Did You Receive your Gift of Life From?
- Living Donor
- Which Transplant Medication(s) Do You Take?
- Prograff, Siruloumus, Prednisone, Blood Pressure Meds
- What Do You Do For a Living? What Are Your Passions, Hobbies, Passtimes, Dreams and Goals for the Future?
- I am a Outpatient Services Associate for UMHS
- About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about you and your unique experience with transplantation:
- When I was actually diagnosed with ESRD at first I wasn't sure what it was, how long it would last or what my life was going to be like, but I became a Peer Mentor for National Kidney Foundation of Mich and started sharing my personal story and began my out reach. As a young person I was diagnosed with Goodpasture's Syndrome and started dialysis at a very early age (mid teens) so I guess I grew up with learning and educating myself and others regarding kidney disease. I met my husband when I was on dialysis and he has been with me from that end of my life to the other chapters that moved for me. After transplant I have attended many Kidney Events from Advocacy Day in Lansing Michigan to the annual Kidney Ball in Detroit MI. But the thing I love about me is that I am different than my family & friends, I have an incredible story and the best thing is sharing and helping others over come their obstacles. My faith and my love for helping keeps me going. I am currently enrolled in college majoring in Social Work
- Please Help Us Reach Other Members by Telling Us How You Found Transplant Cafe:
- I was looking online for transplant chat sites and this seemed to just reach out to me
- What Is Your Relationship Status?
- Married
- Entertainment: What is Your Favorite Type of Music, Bands, Movies, Art, Books, etc.?
- I love Music Gospel, Pop, Jazz, Dance all kinds-my favorite artist is Kirk Franklin
Movies-Marley & Me, Dream Girls, The Hangover was funny and I love the movie Bad Boys I&II
Books-depends on the mood, but I love Ficton -just finished "The Courage Tree," by Diane Chamberlain-a book of a young girl on dialysis and goes on a camping troop with her girl scouts and ends up missing, it was so good
Favorite Food-Tacos and Icecream (good on the lips so bad on the hips)
I have two dogs Hershey & Shilo-toy poodles
I love to travel -hoping there will be a transplant cruise in the future
- What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?
- "I'm going through a selfish phase right now"
"Well it's about time you realized I was right"
"Focus on the Fix, not the Blame"
"Liar Liar Pants on fire
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Work, School, Married and Sad
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 8:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Lately I've been feeling the tension and drama at work so much that it is affecting my time at school and home. My job is not something that is so difficult that it's hard to do in it self, it just that the people I work with constantly argue about the most unimportant things and will dwell on it all day. Our staff will put each other down in front of our patients, be rude to the patients on the phone or in person. I have a co-worker that I work with directly that cuts me off in the middle…
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Posted on July 1, 2009 at 8:10pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I just wanted to say Hello to the Transplant Cafe Group, loving that. I am excited about sharing stories, jokes and just inspirational words. I have had 2 kidney transplants and my most recent has lasted 6 years (my brother donated). I am in school studing Social Work, I want to expand my knowlege of kidney disease and just continue to help those that are affected by kidney disease to learn more about it and focus on Prevention. But I am happy to have found a site that I can share my days with.… Continue
Comment Wall (24 comments)
- At 8:44am on November 16, 2011,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said…
- At 6:06pm on March 6, 2011, Emily said…
- Hey thanks for the support! I haven't realized that my story was that awe-inspiring. I'm glad that I can share my story to help others learn from everyones experiences. Stay strong and healthy!
- At 10:03am on March 6, 2011, SarahAnn McQuilkin said…
- Hi Nicole..So happy to be your friend. Thank you
- At 9:41am on November 16, 2010, Sue R. said…
- Sending warm birthday wishes your way Nicole. Hope your day is as special as you are!
- At 8:32am on November 16, 2010,
Suzanne said… - Happy Birthday Nicole! :)
- At 7:18am on November 16, 2010,
TC AdminKaren Weddick said… 
- At 11:00am on October 3, 2010, Sue R. said…
- Thinking of you and hoping that more peaceful days are ahead for you. Glad you are talking to a counselor. Sometimes a neutral 3rd party helps you sort our your feelings and thoughts. My best to you. lol.
- At 5:14pm on September 27, 2010, Diane Burke, Kidney 03 said…
- Hey thanks for the friend request, I had a blast on the chat sunday, It is fun just to talk nonsense with other people. It seems like I all get to talk about anymore is my transplant or medicine or how I feel etc, you know the drill.
Is that your puppy it is so cute
- At 3:54pm on September 26, 2010, Holly Werlein (Holdol) said…
- Thinking about you lovely lady! I'm praying that happiness is right around the corner for you :) Keep that chin up and know that I'm always here for ya. Send me a mesage if you want to chat baby... much love and hugs!
- At 3:09pm on May 17, 2010, Lili Feldman gave Nicole Bryant a gift…
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David Goodman commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"Dottie,
If your doc write BS/BS and specifies that you need prograf, not a generic med, they will back down. It's up to a doc to decide. All generic meds aren't the same as the name brand. At MGH they prefer prograf, although they said…"
Carlos commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"Hi Dottie, congratulations on your transplant. I have 10 years on my new liver this month. You have a new organ for only a few years. I would suggest you keep a spreadsheet of your labs as far back as you can so you can notice any…"
Clare mcgee posted a status"Anyone currently going through the Hair loss scenario that seems to blight us ladies? I am & would like to hear from you! Or any survivors?"
Clare mcgee posted a status"Hello to all @ TC from England....only 7 plus months out! Emotional is the only way to describe my journey so far x"
Darlene Tanner replied to Devra k's discussion Lung transplant in the group Lung Transplants"Hi Devra, I am Darlene & had a DLTx 3-3-11. So far no problems with lungs but I have gained 50 lbs since transplant. Finally they lowered prednisone this week to 2 1/2 mg once a day. I have had some kidney damage they are…"
Jan Ward commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"Hi Dottie:
Welcome from me as well. I'm three plus years out...I was on the prograf (as much as 30 mg a day) and others including immuran (as much as 150 a day) and prednisone for the first year or so...I'm now down to simply 1mg x 2…"
Laura posted a discussionHere we go again....and again!
So I had my first liver tx in 2005 (living donor) and had bile duct issues. I had a 2nd tx March 16th and have bile duct problems yet again and now I'm faced with needing a 3rd tx. Has anyone out there had 3 transplants? I've been stuck in hospital since March and the doctors want to send me home...even though I still require IV antibiotics and a VACC system. My family and I are quite nervous.
Bobbiejo Winfrey replied to Allie's discussion Hey! Could you help me! in the group Liver Transplants"Dear Allie,
I wanted to help as well, but I am no longer under 18. I do hope though that your project goes well and proves to be informative for you and those to whom you show it. If you do not mind me asking, are you graduating as an undergrad or…"
Bobbiejo Winfrey commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"Welcome Dottie! I had thought I would have been on more immunosuppressant than I am as I received six organs in my transplant, but I only take 2mg Prograf twice daily without a steroid. I was on the steroid Medrol in the very beginning but the…"
Matt Lawson commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"Hi Dottie - I'm a full, no-living-donor transplantee....I never heard of the bone marrow option....but then again I have heard someone who went to Taiwan for a liver and is on no meds and doing fine after 6 years. Whilst it might be feasible,…"
Dottie welker commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"wow sorry for all the typos !! teach me to read before hitting enter lol
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Dottie welker commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf"Hi All,
Well I am shiny and new here but received my tp a couple years ago february 3rd. Anyway I see all these people that tke really low doses of prograf and kinda wonder why mone is so high my doc has me taking 6 mg 2x a day. (shrug)
Well…"
Dottie welker joined TransplantCafe.com's group
Team Prograf
This is for those of us who take Prograf as a main immune suppressive drug. We can discuss side effects, etc. Or, we can just keep a head count of how many in the community take Prograf.
Dottie welker replied to Tai's discussion eating shellfish post transplant"Hi,
Well I am new here but have to say I grew up in New England and my love for seafood did not go away post TP. I do eat seafood a lot actually but am EXTREMELY picky about where I eat it and where I buy it. The things that worry me most…"
Nulungs95 replied to Tai's discussion eating shellfish post transplant"Clarify with UR center....they always have a warning on the menu about eating undercooked food. Maybe UR center doesn't want U to risk it."
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