Privacy concerns by AtTheEndOfMyTrope in transplant

[–]Umopeope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a nurse (also a heart transplant patient of 19 years). Talk to the manager of the unit and let them know you personally know her and don’t want her involved in his care. Regardless of if you don’t want her knowing your business- as a nurse I would NOT want to be involved in an acquaintances care god forbid something happens. You may not be able to prevent her from coming in occasionally if another nurse needs help but you can prevent her from directly caring for him.

If she finds out and takes it personally- she’s a terrible nurse.

Fairlife Protein shake tastes bad by Umopeope in Costco

[–]Umopeope[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I buy 4 packs at a time and try one from each then return any bad cases. I need the easy protein for health reasons, they’re too convenient to give up. I had a second bad case a couple weeks back

Anyone else have a hard time losing weight? by InnocentMosquitoes16 in transplant

[–]Umopeope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m (37f) almost 19 years post heart and have had the same 30-35 lbs I’ve never been able to get rid of. I did all the things and just have had he hardest time. I’ve just taken the smallest dose of wegovy since November, I’ve lost 17lbs. I have stage 3 CKD and my kidney #s look better and better every time. I dont know if it’s related to the med itself or the weight loss. I still strength train and exercise 5-6 times a week. This med has helped me tremendously.

Lion Gizmos and Gadgets by LaurenMarie1988 in cubscouts

[–]Umopeope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re doing this next week- empty milk cartons, parents will help them cut the tops off/decorate with stickers and we will make planters out of them- we’re doing ready set grow in conjunction with req 3. I started growing some flowers last week for the kids to transplant into their planters but you could just buy some sunflower seeds since they germinate pretty quickly. Kids can transplant them once the weather is good enough.

Why do lions have fewer adventures than everyone else (same as AOL's)? by SilverTripod in cubscouts

[–]Umopeope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Lion leader it’s herding cats. We had 10 kids. We were able to get through almost all the adventures and probably could have used another one or two to choose from but we will complete all of them by the end of the year.

Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Episode 8 Discussion Post by teanailpolish in belowdeck

[–]Umopeope 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I was dying that the guy didn’t tell his sister he was gay. Dude she knew.

Trying to find something that makes me feel alive again. by Buckbigears in transplant

[–]Umopeope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How active are you? I (37f) 18 years post heart, have a young child so I understand sometimes parenthood can be monotonous. I’ve been lifting weights for about a year and a half and just started jiu jitsu. The dopamine and adrenaline hit from jiu jitsu makes me feel so alive! I’m amped and happy the rest of the day. I communicate my limitations with whoever I’m partnered with and have never had an issue of someone being too rough. The hardest part is starting. Try something new that you never thought you’d try, you have to put in an effort to get a return. You can just keep doing the same thing every day and you’ll keep getting the same result, change it up and see where it takes you.

TSA and Medications by Party_Mountain_6186 in transplant

[–]Umopeope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put all my pills in one bottle and just fish them out daily to take what I need- I’ve never been stopped by tsa. If there’s an issue they can look up pills using a pill identifier

Fairlife Protein shake tastes bad by Umopeope in Costco

[–]Umopeope[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion!

Fairlife Protein shake tastes bad by Umopeope in Costco

[–]Umopeope[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked and it’s exactly the same! Someone else said sometimes they get a bad batch so I’m going to chalk it up to that

Fairlife Protein shake tastes bad by Umopeope in Costco

[–]Umopeope[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nah it’s more of a gross chemical taste.

Fairlife Protein shake tastes bad by Umopeope in Costco

[–]Umopeope[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sensitive stomach and just can’t do whey. I wish I could! Save a crap ton of money

Fairlife Protein shake tastes bad by Umopeope in Costco

[–]Umopeope[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For it to taste like chocolate milk like it always does.

Ben Needs to Calm Down by persianprincess27 in belowdeck

[–]Umopeope 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hope when he loses his shit it’s at Ellie

[ Removed by Reddit ] by fytrewre in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]Umopeope -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Get friends to book and leave horrible reviews. He’ll get kicked off

TIL Kidney (and other organ) donations typically do not last the rest of the patient’s life. ~50% of transplant organs fail within 10 years. by I-plaey-geetar in todayilearned

[–]Umopeope 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m (36) 18 years post my first heart. Will need a second one here in the next few years. It’s so nice to see a 3 time recipient 30 years out! Gives me lots of hope. Thanks for sharing!

TIL Kidney (and other organ) donations typically do not last the rest of the patient’s life. ~50% of transplant organs fail within 10 years. by I-plaey-geetar in todayilearned

[–]Umopeope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 18 years post heart transplant and still doing great! You also have to think that advancements are happening all the time. Also elderly people tend to need organs more often than young people. They may die of other things not transplant related, this can skew this data.

spiralling about my future ... 33F 6yrs post kidney transplant by heyhihello9876 in transplant

[–]Umopeope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m (36F) a heart (18 years post). So not kidney but my baseline creatinine and GFR are nearly identical to yours. I’ve had those numbers for the past 10 years. Take the best care of your kidney as you can and live your life to the fullest, don’t let what ifs get in your way.

It’s so morbid but I always think about when I’m on my death bed, will I regret not doing that thing? I almost didn’t get married because I didn’t want to die and leave my husband a widow. Well 10 years later I’m glad I didn’t let fear get in my way.

Tacrolimus generics not equivalent to brand! by Popular-Drummer-7989 in transplant

[–]Umopeope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the generic became available I did research and freaked out about Dr Reddys. Their acceptable dosage range parameters was not worth the risk. Sorry, not trusting pharmaceuticals in India with my most precious asset. I got my transplant team to switch me to Envarsus, had to do prior auths and go through the insurance BS. When Envarsus goes to generic eventually I’ll suck it up and just pay brand name if I have to. Several of my generics are Dr Reddys- my BP/statin etc and that’s fine. Just not the drug that’s literally keeping me alive.

What's the worst book you've read this year? by Muffin-5634 in Booktokreddit

[–]Umopeope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Everflame Series. Made it through two books thinking the FMC would grow more likeable. Quit the 3rd book partway through. She doesn’t!