#73: Happy Transplant Anniversary! With Cathy
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In this episode we are celebrating our two-year transplant anniversary!
In July 2020, I was a living kidney donor to today’s guest. In this episode, we get to catch up with Cathy Perkins, who joined us at The Commons with Karla Episode 8 released back in April 2021. Today, Cathy and I talk about our connection to one another and both of our journeys after transplant. If you’ve considered being a living donor, I hope this episode encourages you!
Cathy’s Story:
● Background information on the day of transplant
● Dealing with transplant during COVID
● How Cathy’s been feeling since transplant
● Support from family members
Going Deep:
● Not all transplants end as well (ex. Rejection, medication, side effects)
● Being a Polycystic Kidney Disease PKD patient
● Challenges with immune system during COVID
● New studies about possibly not needing medication post transplant
Learning:
● Experiencing healing?
○ Remember to rely on one another
○ Accept help from others
○ Lean on your support system
○ Stay positive
Connect:
● Karla on IG @karla_osorno
● Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in
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