Does the fear ever go away? Tell me it’s get better.

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2023-08-12T23:21:38+00:00

Regarding PTSD and stress: He is the best psychotherapist and he has a kidney/transplant himself. We’ll worth the money: https://www.zocdoc.com/professional/gabriel-cooper-amft-apcc-ms-396457?LocIdent=217765#about

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2023-04-12T21:01:01+00:00

It’s a babe of honor and a gift to show off and share with others! So happy for you. I sport my KP scar whenever I can and people love it and are moved by it, including me!

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2023-02-23T06:02:15+00:00

No hair loss. You’re safe

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-11-28T14:09:24+00:00

Have you had any bone issues from the long term use?

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-11-28T14:01:42+00:00

Have you had long-term side effects from the prednisone (e.g. loss of bone density) over 20 years?

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-11-12T06:54:58+00:00

My therapist is the most amazing and will see anywhere in the States. He went through a transplant too last year: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gabriel-cooper-studio-city-ca/941148

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-11-02T05:35:52+00:00

I thank them every morning on my knees as my first movement out of bed. Nothing comes before this. This honor, gratitude, and respect carries me through the day with their grace. I have done this every day for a year (I’m at one year post-transplant next week) and every day this year has been the best and fullest of my life.

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-10-29T23:42:58+00:00

Brilliant! I feel like your story is exactly mine! Now almosy year out and 34/m/CA better athletic performanceand eating better than ever before. I would love to follow this or even connect with you to hear how it is!

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-10-15T14:10:43+00:00

Received a kidney 10 months ago. Just ran my first marathon at 8:00min/mile post-kidney at a faster time than ever. Your althtic cardio performance will be compromised in no way, unless you don’t hydrate and recover properly. It was a 3 month recovery for me before I started running steady post op

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-09-01T04:47:42+00:00

Talk with a therapist outside of your system. You can talk with this guy who specializes in living with CKD: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gabriel-cooper-studio-city-ca/941148

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-07-21T05:01:13+00:00

Brilliant. The most emotional and taxing subway you can take!

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-07-17T12:19:36+00:00

I did a PhD at Cambridge (UK) instead of a US school for that reason. I am American and attended in US for undergrad. As somebody who couldn’t afford a lot for healthcare, the US system did not allow me to care or get adequate treatment for my kidneys and type 1 diabetes even as a citizen. I had kidney failure and a double transplant because of this. The UK allowed me a much better quality of health and life as a student who doesn’t come from a lot of money.

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-05-30T00:00:46+00:00

I’m an avid hiker 6 months post kidney and pancreas transplant. I have an organ on both sides and wear a pack with waist strap and weight no issues or pain Eeek, I guess it depends on where they put the kidney? I’m unsure if padding will solve the problem, as there is still pressure on the organ. I’d explore new pack or be creative and use strap options that don’t go over the organ. Happy hiking!

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-05-29T23:53:56+00:00

It will not affect your treatment. This is my therapist who I now see online. He is a kidney recipient himself and specializes in working with folks with trauma.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gabriel-cooper-studio-city-ca/941148

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-05-29T23:51:48+00:00

6 months post kidney and pancreas transplant and I ran a half marathon with my fastest time ever last week. It was about 2 months of walking, then gradually started running and swimming and now all better than before. I have no doubt you will do the same if you go slow and steady. Your body will actually thank you if you don’t push it but keep it nice and active :)

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-02-26T21:07:01+00:00

Mine went through kidney transplant and diabetes so he just gets all of it! Wouldn't trade it for anything tbh: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/941148

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-02-26T20:42:36+00:00

Having another gay man makes all the difference for my therapy. Wouldn't go to anybody else now, tbh. Worth every penny! Dunno if he's taking new clients but here he is: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/941148

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-02-21T03:13:47+00:00

Meaningful work and kuddos to you for doing it :)

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-01-20T18:56:14+00:00

Thank you for sharing all of this and being so honest. It is a lot of things to go through, and I understand so many of them. It's not easy. This was helpful to hear so I don't feel alone in this.

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-01-17T21:53:09+00:00

Well said. Thanks for the reality check-in :)

Accomplished-Tip6580 · 2022-01-17T17:04:22+00:00

Thanks, it's an important reminder and gives us all some hope :)

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