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Charlene, As you know, I am just past my first anniversary of a bi-lateral lung transplant. Reading your columns makes me continue to realize how lucky I am! My prayers are with you and all others waiting for the “gift of life”! Keep the faith! Dennis View
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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic The Harsh Realities of Lung Transplantation in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 1 year ago

    Holly and I were within a week of each other for our transplants at UCSF.

    I experienced several exacerbations both at home and in the hospital.  Thanks to my pulmonologist’s communication with UCSF, I was transferred to San Francisco to await a double lung transplant.  After being there for about a month I was fortunate to receive my tra…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic Depressed and need support in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 5 months ago

    This reply is for all of you(except Christie-thankfully!)

    I am 2 1/2 years post bilateral lung transplant, and had several exacerbations before getting my transplant at UCSF.  Christie’s mother was there at the same time I was.

    As someone who was very fortunate to get the necessary transplant to continue my life.  I urge all of you to seek out…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic when rejected for transplant in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 6 months ago

    Christie,

    We obviously were!  My transplant was May 9th, 2019!

    Dennis

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic when rejected for transplant in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 6 months ago

    I second what Christi said about UCSF!
    I was 72 in 2018 when I was accepted as a transplant candidate at UCSF.
    When I went for my initial evaluation meeting with their staff, two of my grown children and my wife were with me.  UCSF is very cognizant of your support group, and I really feel having so many family members with me really helped with…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic Third Vaccine Dose Chat Thread in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 7 months ago

    I got my booster on the 24th…Arm still sore, but fatigue is fading…I’m just happy to get the booster!  Wear your masks and stay safe out there!

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic Acute Exacerbation and Cyclophosphamide in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 1 year, 10 months ago

    I had three exacerbations after being listed for transplant at UCSF. Two times at home, from where my wife called 911 and I was transported by paramedics to the hospital.  Both times even though I was on a lot of oxygen, I still couldn’t get adequate O2 saturation.  The third one occurred while I was back in the hospital.  My Pulmonologist was…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic COVID-19 Vaccine for Transplant Patients in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pulmonary Fibrosis 2 years, 2 months ago

    As soon as UCSF gives the ok for it’s transplant patients, I’ll be there to get it!

     

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic Tremors as a Side Effect of Transplant Meds in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 2 years, 7 months ago

    I too had tremors after my bi-lateral transplant.  They were mostly prevalent in my hands, but sometimes most of my body would shake!  The tremors happened quite frequently, and finally got less and less.

    I got very frustrated during the lengthy stay I had in the ICU!  I had a tracheotomy so the only way I could communicate was when they ha…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic Acute Exacerbations of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 2 years, 11 months ago

    Kathleen and Mike,

    As previously posted, I had a bi-lateral lung transplant in March of 2019. (72 years old)

    Prior to the transplant I had 3 exasperations.  The first two at home, from where I was transported to the ER.  The third one came while in the hospital.  My Pulmonologist contacted UCSF, where I’d already been evaluated for possible tran…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe posted an update 2 years, 11 months ago

    Charlene,
    As you know, I am just past my first anniversary of a bi-lateral lung transplant. Reading your columns makes me continue to realize how lucky I am! My prayers are with you and all others waiting for the “gift of life”! Keep the faith!
    Dennis

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      Charlene Marshall replied 2 years, 11 months ago

      Hi @dennisr13 , I am so glad to hear your one year anniversary of the transplant just occurred and that you’re feeling well. I can’t wait to report back to you when I am one year post as well! Congratulations again, it is such a wonderful gift you have received. I appreciate your prayers and all the best to you! Charlene.

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic The Awkwardness of Wearing A Mask In Public in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 3 years ago

    Charlene,

    I thank you for your reply to my post!

    If you care to private message me as you go through your preparations for attaining a transplant, and post transplant recovery, feel free to do so…I will be happy to help any way I can…

    Stay strong,

    Dennis

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic The Awkwardness of Wearing A Mask In Public in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 3 years ago

    Hi Charlene,

    i just celebrated my 1 year anniversary of my bi-lateral lung transplant!

    I’ve been wearing masks in public for many months, since my release from the hospital.  Initially I was very conscious of people looking/staring at me.  Not so much anymore.  I still sometimes mention to them I’m not contagious, and I’m only trying to protect…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic Esbriet Patient Survey in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 3 years, 1 month ago

    Mike,

    You asked how old I was when I got my transplant.  I was 72 in March of 2019, when I received my surgery, and turned 73 in November of 2019.  I’m told some transplant centers are more cognizant/reluctant of your age than others?  UCSF did my transplant, and I’m happy to say they were/and still are wonderful!

    There was a post a short time a…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic Esbriet Patient Survey in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 3 years, 1 month ago

    Charlene,

    I took Esbriet for about a year and a half, before my bi-lateral lung transplant.  My Pulmonologist recommended it over Ofev.  I had no extensive reactions while on Esbriet, except for occasional diarrhea.

    I am now 11 months post op, and still gaining strength.  It’s been a long recovery, which was extended because I didn’t work hard e…[Read more]

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    Dennis Rowe replied to the topic Am I Too Old for A Lung Transplant? in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 3 years, 3 months ago

    I’m 9 months post op from my bi-lateral lung transplant at UCSF.  I was 72 years old at the time.  I had several major exasperations after being listed by UCSF, and after the third one I was transported to UCSF to await my transplant.  I was very fortunate…Three weeks after my admission I received my new lungs!  It was a pretty tough recov…[Read more]

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      Mark Koziol replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Hello Dennis, we are happy to have you. Thank you for joining!

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