Monthly Archives: January 2011

Cost of Medications

Posted on January 28, 2011 by DAP

As an organ transplant recipient, there are a few things that are always on our minds in regard to medications. These are taking our meds on-time, watching our inventory closely and lastly, HOW MUCH WILL IT COST!! Specifically our immunosuppressants, but the … Continue reading →

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LVAD, Heart Transplant, Politics and Life

Posted on January 23, 2011 by DAP

What kind of title is this, you might be wondering?  First, I want to reiterate that I will assist ANYONE that’s going through this transplant journey. You can be filthy rich, or dirt poor, a man, woman, old or young, … Continue reading →

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A New Site

Posted on January 21, 2011 by DAP

A little over a week ago I wrote a post (click link to read that post) about a free book, that is available as a pdf file. The book is titled, “Sara and Gift of Life”, written by Robert Jaunsen. This book, … Continue reading →

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Random Items

Posted on January 18, 2011 by DAP

As of this morning, 8:30am, EST, UNOS reports the following number of people on the UNOS organ transplant waiting list ~  Waiting list candidates as of today 8:30am     110,157 Save a Life ~ Be a hero ~ Be an organ donor … Continue reading →

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Bribery!!

Posted on January 16, 2011 by DAP

After being in the corporate world for a long, long time and then thrust into the world of transplant medicine, I couldn’t help but to compare the two. Both have their own bureaucracies, their own structures, their own similarities, their … Continue reading →

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An Incredible New Book – FREE

Posted on January 11, 2011 by DAP

A dear transplant recipient friend of mine from the TransplantBuddies forums, by the name of Kelli once gave me permission to post her excellent organ transplant awareness posters that she created. You can read that old post and see the posters right … Continue reading →

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Always Near The Surface

Posted on January 10, 2011 by DAP

As a heart transplant patient, I’ve found that my nerves or nervousness is always near the surface. During my first year post transplant, the nerves were on the surface. Every little issue, ache, pain, odd sound, out of “spec” vital … Continue reading →

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The Waiting List

Posted on January 8, 2011 by DAP

As of 7:50am this morning, there are 110,245 people on the UNOS waiting list for a life saving solid organ transplant. This list grows every day, as does the number of people who pass away while waiting. On the average, … Continue reading →

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Walking for Fun & Profit

Posted on January 6, 2011 by DAP

I have always enjoyed walking. And, since my heart transplant, it’s a good way to get much-needed exercise in addition to working out at the gym. It helps me keep my weight in check, it also helps me keep this precious gift … Continue reading →

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Working the Insurance Maze

Posted on January 4, 2011 by DAP

Yesterday, being the first business day of the year, was an action packed, fun filled day as I tried to cover all the bases and  get my new health insurance sorted out and to try to make sure I’m covering every angle … Continue reading →

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