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cgautier
Member Username: Cgautier
Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2014
| Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 10:02 am: |
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Hi. New to this forum, and would like to dialog with others who have new lungs who live in the Miami area. I currently live in the Midwest, and thinking of moving. I guess one of my questions is how does the high subtropical humidity affect us. Is there a higher risk for opportunistic fungal or other types of infections? I have other questions, but I want to start with this one in particular. Thank you and I look forward to your responses. |
Hostess Risé
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 17979 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 07:05 pm: |
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Hi CGautier Welcome YES! I live close to Miami and I love the weather. I am a two time double lung transplant recipient. I have not acquired any fungal infections pre or post transplant. I believe this is due to eating a healthy diet. Just my opinion-take it for what its worth. Take care Rise'
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Christian Gautier
Member Username: Cgautier
Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2014
| Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 10:02 pm: |
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Hi Hostess Risé, Thanks for such a quick response, and warm welcome. I edited my profile some to reflect a little about myself. My biggest problem post-transplant has been the psychiatric side-effects of Prednisone. I'm sure others can relate. So, I'm spending this midwestern deep chill working on it. I call it "The Winter of My Discontent", an hommage to John Steinbeck, one of my favorite authors. Here's another question: How is care for lung tx patients in the Miami area? There's probably a thread relating to this, and I'll look for it. Sincerely, Christian Gautier
Christian Gautier 45 - CF, double lung tx 10/18/11 |
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Hostess Risé
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 17980 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Monday, January 20, 2014 - 04:51 pm: |
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Hi Christian I remember the author John Steinbeck from the eight grade. Great author. I read "Of Mice and Men". Prednisone is not an easy drug. There are many threads on Prednisone discussion. I do not believe there is a specific thread on mood swings or there is, I have not seen it appear around here lately. Feel free to create your own thread any time. I love my transplant center located in Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital (Dade County) Dr. Fertel is the Medical director of lung Transplant. Since I live in Broward County- I have a CF specialist at Cleveland Clinic Dr. Hadeh. He is excellent and really cares about his patients. I see that you are a CF patient~ This is great to know- Thank you for joining us on Transplant Friends!
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