RunningAHEAD - Topic: Transplant Recipients (page 2)

Marathon Peach

Cause I CAN

posted: 2/29/2008 at 6:56 PM

Yep I'm still on meds but only 2 and very low doses

Liver Transplant - July 2, 1991
http://terri7291.blogspot.com/

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 2/29/2008 at 10:55 PM

We have a guy on the fire department I serve on that had a heart transplant 10 years ago. He's been on the department for like 40 years. He just broke his ankle on an icy drive though this past week. Sad

I, too, am inspired by your determination Peach. Big grin

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
runningforcassy.blogspot.com

Marathon Peach

Cause I CAN

posted: 3/1/2008 at 7:08 PM

5 miles, 70 degrees = heaven

Liver Transplant - July 2, 1991
http://terri7291.blogspot.com/

zoom-zoom

rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 3/1/2008 at 7:16 PM

Quote from Marathon Peach on 3/1/2008 at 7:08 PM:

5 miles, 70 degrees = heaven

You ain't kiddin'! I don't even remember what 70º feels like, just that I like it. Wink

I've always felt like if I had a transplanted organ that I'd feel so fragile...afraid to do anything to hurt myself or my "gift." It amazes me that you transplant recipients are out there and keeping yourselves so strong and healthy. You set good examples for the rest of us who have been lucky to not need new organs--but should we ever be in that spot, we see folks who have BTDT and not let it slow them down. Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Marathon Peach

Cause I CAN

posted: 3/1/2008 at 8:14 PM

forgive me, what does BTDT mean?

Liver Transplant - July 2, 1991
http://terri7291.blogspot.com/

zoom-zoom

rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 3/1/2008 at 8:44 PM

been there, done that. Smile

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Marathon Peach

Cause I CAN

posted: 3/1/2008 at 9:34 PM

Oh duh! lol Big grin

Liver Transplant - July 2, 1991
http://terri7291.blogspot.com/

Coach Jeanne

Speculum Wrangler

posted: 3/1/2008 at 9:53 PM

Peach - great thread! Mr Inertia - I'm in Columbus and can second your recommendation of the awesome Lifeline of Ohio Half! I've run it the past three years and I love the course, the organization, and most of all the incredible volunteers.

Jeanne

Marathon Peach

Cause I CAN

posted: 3/2/2008 at 7:06 PM

4 miles....broke out all my running shorts from their winter hiding place

Liver Transplant - July 2, 1991
http://terri7291.blogspot.com/

Mr Inertia

Suspect Zero

posted: 3/3/2008 at 6:33 AM

Quote from Marathon Peach on 2/29/2008 at 10:46 AM:

I love curiosity, thats why I ran a marathon, wanted to know why in hell anyone would run that far .

Training for my second - still tryng to figure that out.

smitty42

posted: 3/3/2008 at 8:02 AM

Quote from Go Daddy on 2/29/2008 at 9:56 AM:

Do heart valves count? in 2003 when my aortic valve crapped out, my pulmonary valve was removed and used to replace my aortic valve. A donor valve was used to replace my pulmonary valve. It is called a Ross procedure.

I'm heading down that path myself. Found out recently (January) that I have a problem with my aortic valve and moderate regurgitation. Also, it's impacting my mitral valve. My left ventrical is also enlarged. I don't have symptoms yet so they're not pushing surgery. No weight lifting or other activities that will put a sudden strain on my heart. I've been told I can continue to run my normal weekly running miles. However, I've been told to forget about marathons. Did you get the same advice prior to surgery?

"If I control myself, I control my destiny."

tbarton

posted: 3/3/2008 at 8:18 AM

Great subject! And one that's near and dear to my heart. One of the guys I train for my half marathons with had a lung transplant a couple of years ago. Smile

And my cousin's son had a heart transplant when he was in high school. He participated in the Transplant Games that were held in Louisville a year or two ago. Back in the day when I was in management with our BMV, I was one of the representatives that worked with IOPO (Indiana Organ Procurement Organization). I met a lot of great people and learned a lot about the process. When I developed my cardiomyopathy, transplant was a possibility there for awhile but luckily, my heart got better on it's own. Smile

Teresa

I'm Running to Eat

Marathon Peach

Cause I CAN

posted: 3/4/2008 at 10:30 AM

csmithnj - back when I had my surgery, you didnt really hear about recipients doing too much running, let alone doing marathons. When I was thinking of signing up for it, I was scared and looking for a good excuse to get out of it..as in get my mind off it. I called my transplant center thinking they would hear it and say no. She laughed at me and said girl your 15 years out and doing great, I have no medical reason to stop you and then demanded I do it!

Liver Transplant - July 2, 1991
http://terri7291.blogspot.com/

Matt2112

posted: 3/6/2008 at 8:26 AM

Hey Peach...good for you!! My sister is a multiple transplant recipient...lungs (twice) and kidney as a complication from her anti-rejection meds. She still stays active, but not a big runner. Her second lung transplant was living donor from my older sister and I. So although I can't directly relate to your situation, I do remember what it was like trying to run again after that surgery. Anyway, it's awesome you're out there!!!

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