Questions about Transplant...

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IG

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What questions would <i>you</i> have about transplants?

I'm asking this because I'm putting together a FAQ [frequently asked question] page. With both a straight forward answer (-) and then my perspective/how i've been through that particular topic (~).

For example:
'Are you required to move to have a transplant?
-It depends on where you live in the first place. If you're more than 1-2 hours from the hospital, yes.
~Since we live about 300 miles away from my transplant clinic we had to move. Although I wouldn't say 'move' more like a temporary relocation. We relocated about 2 months before my transplant although at that time I more or less lived in the hospital.'


I've got a pretty good start on the questions and the answers [mostly going from things that I know I've been asked]. I have a lot of the basic info but now I'm trying to get to the nitty gritty info...
But I figure why not ask you guys. Is there any questions that you think I should add?
Even those of you who have gone through transplants, or don't ever plan to your input would be appreciated.

This isn't a project that isn't going to get done, I hope to have it finished by the end of the week at the latest, though I figure this will always be a work in progress [adding questions, new info, etc]
 

Lilith

New member
Okay, I've got one for you Candice (like I haven't asked enough already)...

My mom and I both wondered about this...if you have a MediPort, do you have to have it removed and a new one placed post-op? Mine is above my right breast, and I was wondering if it would interfere with the tx surgery.

Hope that's a new one for you ^_^;
 

anonymous

New member
Ok, these are all pretty much 'in your opinion' questions so what does transplant feel like?Ie, Do you just go asleep and wake up the same as you do any other routine operation? How painful is it? Are there stitches that have to be removed? When you get your catheder removed, is that painful? and finally whats the worst part?

Shamrock, x
 

JazzysMom

New member
Nitty gritty huh.....ok during recovery what is the average limit of physical activity & would/should that include sex? I personally couldnt imagine being interested, but hey you never know!
 
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IG

Guest
Woah these are some great ones so far. Keep them coming!
I'm getting on my webdesigners [aka boyfriend] butt about working with me on this.
Given we're both in school and my course load is... loaded it's hard but it's coming!
 
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