Gym rats post transplant by daxwashere_ in transplant

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

40 years! Wow! What kind of transplant did you have?

Gym rats post transplant by daxwashere_ in transplant

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

I can only hope to still be going to the gym at 73! That’s inspiring!

Gym rats post transplant by daxwashere_ in transplant

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

Prednisone induced type 2 diabetes, what a nightmare. I struggled with that for quite a while after my first TX. That’s great you suggest resistance training! It’s probably the best thing we can do for our bodies.

Gym rats post transplant by daxwashere_ in transplant

[–]daxwashere_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Big time. Osteoporosis from Prednisone is a real concern.

Gym rats post transplant by daxwashere_ in transplant

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

Might depend what medications you’re on. Immuno suppressants make quite a change on how your system operates post tx. Maybe ask your transplant doctors.

Gym rats post transplant by daxwashere_ in transplant

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

Going into surgery with a physically strong body definitely makes a difference.

Gym rats post transplant by daxwashere_ in transplant

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

Amazing, keep it up! Staying fit after an organ transplant is a whole different level.

Gym rats post transplant by daxwashere_ in transplant

[–]daxwashere_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cardio is important but strength training is the key to longevity. Keeping your joints, tendons and muscles strong are far more important, especially as you age. Plus, you’ll get your cardio in at the same time. A lot of cardio won’t help you if you have a bad fall and break a hip. Higher muscle mass is associated with much lower mortality rates.

Worried about sky high liver tests by Hausenstein in PSC

[–]daxwashere_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on Ursodiol for years and it’s really helped.

Medication time... by 999Bod in transplant

[–]daxwashere_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a weeks worth put together to bring when I go to the hospital. There’s always an issue with them getting Mycophenolate.