Transplant Helper
A Health podcast
Transplant Helper
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Mark All
You've got to fight for your life! Living as a transplant patient is certainly not easy. At times it feels as if your in the fight of your life. On today's program I will suggest three words to keep in mind to help you fight this ultimate battl
A viewer asks "Is It Better To Get A Heart Transplant From A Man Or Woman?" The answer to this question may surprise you. There is no doubt the differences between male and female in general. The question comes "do these differences find their
Today I celebrate four years post heart transplant. Please Celebrate With Me My 4 Year Transplant Anniversary and I'll describe to you my life in four WORDS. No doubt this journey has been a wonderful and trying experience. I hope something I s
Most likely you’ve heard the phrase in your life “Pay It Forward” or “Paying it Forward.” Perhaps you been that person in the fast food drive thru who pulled up to the window only to hear “The car ahead of you took care of your bill, they paid
No doubt we all want to receive the best healthcare possible. One of the way we can accomplish that is be becoming better communicators as we interact with our healthcare providers/ transplant teams. On today's episode we discuss the topic "Get
On today's quick tip I caution all transplant patients about posting too many details about their condition on social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. No doubt today's tip applies to anyone who's hospitalized or awa
Should I Return To Work Post Transplant? This a questions that weighs heavy on the minds of many transplant patients. Making the decision to return to work should not be taken lightly and deserves the deepest consideration. Although it is an in
As an organ transplant patient you need help and support! Transplant life is not a life meant to be lived alone. The emotions, pain, medications and the slow healing process can seem overwhelming at times. Having people around you who know what
Many transplant patients understand that getting "the call" does not equal "getting a transplant." Often times as one awaiting a transplant you can be called to come to your transplant center several times for "dry runs or false alarms" where t
How well do you know your body? It's very important that you know your body and how it differs from "base line" at the local doctors office. Knowing your average weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate as well as many other statistics c
Did you know by build better relationships with your healthcare team you could improve the care you are provided? Getting to know your doctors, coordinators, nurses, and pharmacy staff can greatly improve your chances of getting higher quality
Today's Quick Tip: Preparing For Catheterizations And Biopsies. If you've ever faced or will ever face a heart cath this video will help you. Basically all Transplant patients dread when time comes for heart catheterizations (caths) and or biop
Is is possible to become addicted to Prednisone? Since being taken off the medication last week I've been wondering. As organ transplant patients we've all experienced the aggravating side effects of Prednisone. At times it is hard to keep in m
For many transplant patients Prednisone is considered as part of a love hate relationship. In my journey since transplant I’ve even heard it referred to as “The Devil’s Drug” or “The Little Devil.” No doubt it’s annoying side effects can make i
Don’t Take Your Medicine. I know being a transplant patient that sounds crazy but I never take my medicine without doing this first. I've seen people lose their lives because of one mistake or over site. This tip can help prevent costly and lif
The secret to getting social security disability on the first try is a simple one and I will reveal it in this video. Believe it or not it does not require hiring a lawyer or spending the rest of your life in court. It is as simple as getting t
Welcoming visitors while hospitalized is one place where I found joy. As a matter of fact every time I heard a knock at my hospital room door I got excited but as time went on I learned better how to receive each visitor who entered my room. So
Visiting and attending to the sick is one place where I find constant joy. Today I speak from experience concerning this subject, having spent many days, weeks and at one point months confined to a hospital. Being in that situation gives you a
Understanding organ transplant rejection is very important to our survival as transplant patients. Although rejection is not always a deadly situation the damage it leaves behind can cause our quality of life to be lowered. On today’s program
7 Ways To Maintain Or Improve Your Diet Post Transplant. Maintaining a healthy diet post organ transplant is vital to improving your quality of life and survival. Most likely your diet will undergo some major yet necessary changes post-transpla
Avoiding infection post organ transplant is very important. No matter how often you fell ill pre-transplant things will change post-transplant. Organ transplant patients are commonly placed on immunosuppressant drugs after transplant. Although
In today's video we discuss Exercise and Rehabilitation post transplant. No doubt one of the keys to a quick and full recovery involves your willingness and ability to participate in an exercise program.Visit our website: http://iftruthbetold.
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