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My Rocky Road to Lung Transplant
By
Elizabeth Dolan
January 14, 2020
My lung transplant journey was long and, at times, full of uncertainty. Now that I have new lungs, I want to live my life to the fullest and honor my donor while I do.
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Living in Limbo
By
Elizabeth Dolan
December 6, 2018
When you are waiting to be listed for a lung transplant, it can feel like you’re in limbo. Through the many frustrations and uncertainties, I’ve learned that it’s important to get support -- not only for my physical health, but for my emotional health as well.
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Coping With the Uncertainties of My Disease
By
Elizabeth Dolan
September 6, 2018
After my last hospitalization, I faced new challenges and issues related to my cystic fibrosis -- including panic attacks and supplemental oxygen. Although it’s been difficult adjusting to my “new normal,” I am slowly learning how to cope with the uncertainties of my disease.
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How I Overcame B. cepacia’s Emotional Hold
By
Elizabeth Dolan
November 7, 2017
Burkholderia cepacia took a toll on me physically, but overcoming the emotional blow was even more difficult.