you’re a lung transplant patient when . .

I got this from a lung transplant forum. It made me laugh! The arrows are my comments I added :)

You know you’re a lung transplant patient when:

You have pills, masks and antibacterial hand gel in your pocket or purse <----pills and hand gel yes!

Your signature looks like you used an Etch-A-Sketch to sign, because of drug induced tremors <---haha! I was told once in an acting workshop I need to stop shaking, wish I could!

You know your creatine, lung function, white cell count, and prograf level intimately. <--- Very

You talk to your health care providers like they are friends (or enemies?). <---Friends

Your cough-sniffle radar is on high alert in public places and you run away in hysterical paranoia when someone sneezes or coughs near you <----YES!!!

Your diabetes is a piece of cake compared to everything else you’ve been through <---Luckily I don't have to deal with this too much.

Any day above ground is a good day <----hahahaha.....very true!

You honor and appreciate your donor family with all your heart (or lungs) <----Absolutely!

You freak out with any fever, wheeze, phlegm, shortness of breath, or pain in your lungs <---totally

You are terrified of children because of their germs <---Just ask my siblings who all have kids!

Your insurance company hates you. <---we have a love/hate relationship

You are an “inspiration”. <----I've been told this

You have an excuse to weasel out of the dirty housework and gardening. <----Never have used it to get out of cleaning. . .it's a thought though.

You love the wrinkles you see on your face and welcome every birthday. <--of course!

Your mind wants to do more than your body can. <--My body keeps up pretty darn good.

You keep your hospital in business. <---Not anymore! Hopefully not for while.

You can drive to your hospital with your eyes closed <----LOL! I still get lost at my transplant center :)

You have felt like hell and hated your body at some point <---Life Pre-Transplant

You have felt wonderful and loved your body at some point. <----every day now!


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