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  1. What I Wish People Knew About Lung Transplants

    By Lauren Molasky March 27, 2019

    My relationship with the idea of a lung transplant has changed over time. Although I’m approved for transplant now, it is a complicated process with a full range of emotions. Here’s what I learned along the way.

  2. How Color-Coding a Calendar Helped Me Decide When To Get Listed For a Lung Transplant

    By Jennifer Bleecher February 28, 2019

    Deciding to get on the double-lung transplant waiting list was a very difficult decision, emotionally. I was lucky my care team recommended early referral. It gave me the time to process my emotions about transplant and make an educated decision.

  3. Keeping My New Lungs Infection-Free While Still Living My Life

    By Rima Manomaitis January 25, 2019

    Infection prevention and control is so important after a lung transplant, but often I am left with more questions than answers about how to protect myself.

  4. Meeting My Donor’s Family

    By Jackie Price August 23, 2018

    Shortly after receiving a double-lung transplant, I was fortunate enough to meet my donor’s family. It brought us peace, healing, and connection.

  5. My Letter to My Donor’s Family

    By Jackie Price August 22, 2018

    After I received a letter from my transplant donor’s mom, I hurried to respond, anxious to learn more about the woman who gave me new lungs and her family.

  6. The Letter From My Donor’s Mom

    By Jackie Price August 21, 2018

    I have been fortunate enough to connect with my donor. The connection between us runs through her mom. It all started with her letter to me.