As a heart transplant recipient and cancer survivor, I have experienced intense physical pain and prolonged mental anguish. I have a few tricks I use to endure pain and I will share them with you. I hope it brings you some measure of relief.
Category: Heart Transplant
Day 33 of My Colon Shutdown… ๐
For over a month I've been fighting a stomach bug. At the same time, the US gov't has been in a historic, longest ever shutdown. Maybe together me and Uncle Sam are finally on the mend.
Post Heart Transplant: It’s NOT all Rainbows๐ & Unicorns ๐ฆ
Life after a heart transplant has a new set of unique challenges.
Chronic Illness & Cancelling Plans: The Story of My Life…
Getting a PICC line, UTI and canceling my Turkey Day.
Breast Cancer: So Many Decisions, What Should I Do?
Dear Breast Cancer Patient, Are you trying to decide between lumpectomy vs mastectomy? Unilateral vs bilateral? To have reconstruction or be flat chested? It's fucking overwhelming. I can't tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I did. I was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) only three months after my … Continue reading Breast Cancer: So Many Decisions, What Should I Do?
Shoulder Surgery Today!
Quick update on my Shoulder Surgery
How Much Does a Heart Transplant Cost?
A financial breakdown of the $1.2 Million USD it cost for a heart transplant.
Oops, I did it again!
I dislocated my shoulder for the..um...6th time. I was in the pool and I rested my arm up on the ledge, the perfect angle to pop it out of socket. I knew instantly that I made the wrong move, despite my gentle efforts to prevent this from happening. The intensity of the pain has not … Continue reading Oops, I did it again!
Should I Even Talk About Heart Transplant & Cancer?
I share with you my thoughts about organ donation and my experience as a heart transplant Recipient, because I believe communication can be beneficial, but I also know that this is a very sensitive topic and taboo.
How long will I wait for my Heart Transplant?
On average, the data suggest you could wait between 2 months (64 days) to 2 years (726 days) for a heart transplant. If you're reading this blog then you're either on the wait list (or your loved one is) or you're my friends and family.ย If you're on the waitlist...