Double lung transplant
- PadmaVonSamba
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Double lung transplant
Hey!
I just had a double lung transplant a few days ago. I’m doing fine at this point, but any extra good wishes especially for loss to the donor family would be nice. Thanks!
I just had a double lung transplant a few days ago. I’m doing fine at this point, but any extra good wishes especially for loss to the donor family would be nice. Thanks!
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Holy shit!!!PadmaVonSamba wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 7:52 pm Hey!
I just had a double lung transplant a few days ago. I’m doing fine at this point, but any extra good wishes especially for loss to the donor family would be nice. Thanks!
Well, I hope you are breathing easier now...
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Very strong wishes for your full recovery!
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That is crazy, and unexpected.
I hope that all is well for you.
May I ask what had happened that led to the event?
I hope that all is well for you.
May I ask what had happened that led to the event?
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Re: Double lung transplant
Wow, back on the 'puter already, you're doing fabulously! Best wishes for your continued recovery.
And may the donor and their family be showered with blessings.
And may the donor and their family be showered with blessings.
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Glad it seems the procedure was successfull! Hope
you recover quickly.
you recover quickly.
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Whoa. Double lung transplant. Intense. Sounds like a cool band name, too.
Best healing wishes to you.
Best healing wishes to you.
Re: Double lung transplant
Congrats! Glad to hear you're doing well.PadmaVonSamba wrote: ↑Sun Sep 12, 2021 7:52 pm Hey!
I just had a double lung transplant a few days ago. I’m doing fine at this point, but any extra good wishes especially for loss to the donor family would be nice. Thanks!
Do you mind if I ask if this is part of the ongoing stuff I've heard you mention in the last two years?
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Re: Double lung transplant
Actually I guess it was almost a week ago now (pain meds cause you to lose track, and I’ve been unable to focus until now). I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis a couple of years ago. There’s no “cure”, except to get a transplant. I seriously considered not bothering, to just meditate and let the body die naturally. My first thought was “hey…I’m getting to go early” of course, that’s not how samsara works!
I think, if it were just me, if I were a monk in that kind of situation, I would have done that. Now I look at it as a suggestion that I still have work to do in this life.
I will say that after many days of the craziest med induced visualizations…I mean, really random, realistic, horrific stuff, I feel pretty confident that anything I encounter in the bardo I may just be able to handle. It was like that. I knew none of it was real.
Agsin, I’m trying to focus on the suffering of the family of the organ donor.
I think, if it were just me, if I were a monk in that kind of situation, I would have done that. Now I look at it as a suggestion that I still have work to do in this life.
I will say that after many days of the craziest med induced visualizations…I mean, really random, realistic, horrific stuff, I feel pretty confident that anything I encounter in the bardo I may just be able to handle. It was like that. I knew none of it was real.
Agsin, I’m trying to focus on the suffering of the family of the organ donor.
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Re: Double lung transplant
Glad to hear you are recovering well. May the donor and his/her family gain much merit.
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May you recover swiftly without obstacles and may the donor family's suffering be eased knowing that their loved one lives on in you.
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Serious stuff! It's good to hear that you're doing well, and I hope you continue to do so.
While reflecting on the donor's family's loss, bear in mind that the benefit to you (and perhaps to recipients of other organs) will no doubt be a source of some comfort to them in their grief.
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery, PadmaVonSamba. A long healthy life to you. I hope the donor family will find peace and relief from suffering as well.
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Dear PvS,
you're in my prayers.
you're in my prayers.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery and your donor a fortunate rebirth.
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Oh... Padma... full-on! Had no idea, you bear your health issue very stoically, it seems.
All the best to you, and a speedy recovery!!!
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All the best to you, and a speedy recovery!!!
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Wow, Padma. I'm really glad you pulled through... I will definitely be sending some merit your way, and to the family of the donor!
What a journey you must have been through these past few years. I can't imagine the kind of insights that came from living with such an awareness of death in your life.
Om Mani Padme Hung Sri
Om Mani Padme Hung
Om A Hung Benzra Guru Bema Siddhiiiii Hung!
What a journey you must have been through these past few years. I can't imagine the kind of insights that came from living with such an awareness of death in your life.
Om Mani Padme Hung Sri
Om Mani Padme Hung
Om A Hung Benzra Guru Bema Siddhiiiii Hung!
Re: Double lung transplant
You may enjoy this book, given your experience: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/16118014 ... 1611801427PadmaVonSamba wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:28 am Actually I guess it was almost a week ago now (pain meds cause you to lose track, and I’ve been unable to focus until now). I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis a couple of years ago. There’s no “cure”, except to get a transplant. I seriously considered not bothering, to just meditate and let the body die naturally. My first thought was “hey…I’m getting to go early” of course, that’s not how samsara works!
I think, if it were just me, if I were a monk in that kind of situation, I would have done that. Now I look at it as a suggestion that I still have work to do in this life.
I will say that after many days of the craziest med induced visualizations…I mean, really random, realistic, horrific stuff, I feel pretty confident that anything I encounter in the bardo I may just be able to handle. It was like that. I knew none of it was real.
Agsin, I’m trying to focus on the suffering of the family of the organ donor.
Are you able to reach out to the family of the donor? I’ve heard that may be possible.
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I hope you may benefit from a new and wonderful perspective on breath in meditation.
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Woa
Best wishes! I hope you'll get better soon and your body "accepts" the new organ without problems
Best wishes! I hope you'll get better soon and your body "accepts" the new organ without problems
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