KidneyLyfe — KidneyLyfe

1 Year post Kidney Tx

shujaatchohan747 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:25:33 +0000

Beautiful Post Transplant Buddies, what is one thing after transplant that still bothers you or that you are faced with post transplant irrespective of the time, i am 1 year and still not able to properly adjust to life, idk how much more it will take, work, medications, this continous mental confusement and scariness, how do you all deal with it,

for some reason i have been trying to put all this questions into something i am just trying to figure out, would love if you can provide opinions and feelings here.

https://forms.gle/nUrDBW3FCCTc9NjeA

Wear Red- Friday, February 6, 2026

GarciaChau — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:21:41 +0000

Quick do a "fit check" for those of you my age, a "fit" is what you are wearing. :) Are you wearing red? Today, February 6, 2026 is National Wear Red Day! By wearing read you are supporting and raising awareness for Women's heart health. My outfit is ready, down to my red vans! Whatcha got planned?

Information is good for all hearts!

Duolingo Connections

AliEm14 — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:24:38 +0000

So apparently we're all brushing up our knowledge by doing some learning on Duolingo. If you're there, and you want some new friends, let's drop usernames so we can find each other. Let's create a transplantlyfe crew!

I'm looking into making a "class" for us, but until then add your username so we can find you. My username is @aliem2020

If you're learning a language, share what you're learning or your streak score. Let's have some fun, and keep each other accountable!

Graphic Medicine Resources

AliEm14 — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:01:37 +0000

Here are some resources Gianna shared with us tonight on comics and graphic medicine if you want to check them out.

She also has her contact info on there if you want to follow her (You can also find some of her work if you have a copy of the latest issue of the Bonus Days Magazine, which you know we love over here 😉

Melancholy holiday

TiaBean — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:58:16 +0000

It is the holidays! There is so much to be grateful for! I do find myself feeling a little blue around this time. How are you and your blues? Do they inspire you to try and make the smiles gleam? Everyone goes through it. Best thing to do is share it.

Pet ownership after transplant

TiaBean — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:43:20 +0000

I love my Shorty. My husband named her. She's a beautiful, long-haired calico cat. My husband has graciously taken the box cleaning from me (Not that he has a choice). Do you have pets, what kind, and what steps, if any, do you take to keep yourself healthy? Pet ownership is a blessing, and one that can be tackled safely. Please share any thoughts.

Transplant Time Capsule

LaVise0325 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:46:19 +0000

If you buried a box today for future recipients to open in 10 years, what three things would you put inside?

Support Group Costume Party

AliEm14 — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:46:36 +0000

Tomorrow (October 29th) we're having a costume party in support groups! I've spent weeks planning my costume - any guesses?

Use this as a chance to wear your favourite costume you might not have a chance to wear otherwise (tiara? batman mask?), connect with other people on the transplant journey and have some honest conversation.

there will be a costume contest, with maybe a special prize for the winner 😉

If you haven't signed up yet but you want to (and you definitely want to!) click on the education tab at the top, find support groups and you'll find the registration page for all our future events.

See you tomorrow!

Narrative Medicine Close Read Practice

AliEm14 — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:58:24 +0000

We just had an AMAZING support group with special guest Gianna, who is a heart transplant recipient and artist, and she shared with us all about narrative medicine, the healing practice of art and how we can use it as a tool in navigating transplant life.

If you haven't done a narrative medicine practice before, it was so cool to be able to do one together and take themes out of a piece of art, using it as a jumping off point in creating our own artistic expressions. A close read (what we did) involves taking in a piece of art, and then answering questions, thinking, writing or sharing what it invokes in you.

I want to extend part of what we did to this broader community. Take a look at this image and share what comes up for you. Using your senses, what draws your attention first? What does this photo say to you about the idea of a team?

I can't wait to hear your reflections!

Beyond The Scar

LaVise0325 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:52:19 +0000

What’s one thing your transplant gave you that isn’t physical? (Clarity, courage, creativity, or something else?)