“#maribelskidneystory #tbt // “I waited five years for THE CALL. Those first couple months #posttransplant was really like being in a dream. Because of an organ donor, I got to enjoy my friend’s wedding with the glow of new health, from harmonious functioning organs. No pain, skin discoloration, or puffiness. I remember dancing the night away. It was a beautiful day when I was able … Continue reading Throwback Transplant Stories – (1)
I’m thrilled to get news that the high school education bill Is another step closer to passing. There were about 30 people that stood in favor for the bill. All that spoke were in favor. I was supposed be apart of this groundbreaking day. But had to take care of my health first and foremost. That way I can come back to my work as a … Continue reading High School Education Bill-California
Today is a special day it’s my 2 year Kidney Anniversary. This is like another birthday to celebrate. Something that has given me the ability to live a better quality of life. Even though I have been having it rough I really don’t know what my condition would be right now if I hadn’t had a donated kidney. When I received my kidney transplant my peritoneal catheter for dialysis was … Continue reading 2 Year Kidneyversary
On Tuesday, April 20 I got to experience Lobby Day at the state capital building. Great day met several speakers, represatives & sat through & supported extended medicare bill for anti-rejection medicine coverage. Great experience & blessed to be apart of extending the care of patients like me! I’m also so very happy that I was able to testify yesterday! I pray that SB 1395 first … Continue reading Lobby Day
Oh wow this is my transplant story and had no idea 8 people was involved. This is soo amazing I can’t even express what I’m feeling right now! Also, SF Chronicle in todays paper~ Four lives saved in complicated kidney swap at UC Davis Medical Center – Medical News – sacbee.com http://www.sacbee.com When an altruistic stranger arrived at the UC Davis Medical Center with a … Continue reading Kidney Story in the newspapers
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