Jess.i.ca
@waitingforkev
Documenting my new life since receiving THE amazing gift of organ donation-Kev the kidney & Pat the pancreas. Gratitude, Juno the pup, Arsenal & food always.
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09-08-2011 02:23:53
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For those in total isolation, my Top Tip of the day: If you sort & reorganise your food cupboards, it almost feels like you're at the supermarket. 'Yes Jess, I really fancy that tinned mackerel you forgot you had'. Thank you Barnet Council for my food boxes. SO appreciative.
Wk 84 post #kidney/#pancreas #transplant.15.5 wks of #isolation #lockdown w. 2 A&E visits & 1 hospital admission 2 the Royal Free London.I've not fought through everything 2 now B told I'm safe 2 go outside when 300+ ppl R still dying daily. Covid ain't going anywhere, so nor am I.
This wk is #OrganDonationWeek, its 98 wks since my #kidney & #pancreas #transplant & its ALSO my 1 yr anniversary in my job working in #mentalhealth.I've not been well enough 2 work 4 years,let alone 1 FULL YEAR. #organdonation did this. My #donor gave me my life NHS Blood+Transplant Live Life Give Life
Sunday Stats: Day 693 & week 99 post #kidney & #pancreas #Transplant and: 6 PT sessions survived. 91,831steps walked. 2 new organs. 1 incredible #organ #donor. 1 future saved. 1 second chance to live. 1 blessed Jess. #organdonation NHS Blood+Transplant Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social Live Life Give Life OUH
Yesterday I saw my Doc in the morning & my PT in the afternoon. The Doc said, 'you were nearly too ill 2 have your #transplant. The PT said, 'you've got mad fitness'. Amazing what a new #pancreas & #kidney & #organdonation can do. Its done so much, it deserves a tweet. Live Life Give Life
2 YEARS TODAY my life was saved by the gift of #organdonation.Today, I cry tears of joy & gratitude. Today,I also cry tears 4 my donor & his family. A day of 2 halves- a day of mixed emotions,intense memories & love 4 a man I never met & will never get 2 meet. #transplant Live Life Give Life
I was jabbed this morning peeps. I'm not just doing this 4 me- I'm doing it 4 my organs, my family,my community, society. We ALL have a part 2 play.Wear your mask,get jabbed, stay safe & do your bit. #PfizerVaccine #Pfizer #organdonation #kidneytransplant #pancreas Royal Free London
We became friends on the #Renal Ward Royal Free London when desperately ill 5 yrs ago.Bumped into each other Royal Free London #transplant clinic this morning. 2 new #kidney transplants & 1 #pancreas between us. Now we're healthy,smiling & LIVING thanks 2 the gift of #OrganDonation
Just returned frm an #inpatient stay Royal Free London. NEVER enough words of #gratitude & admiration 4 the care I receive during my most desperate & scary times. Thnk you 2 the dedicated #gynaecology & #Renal teams 4 sorting me out once again. Thank you 4 everything NHS London
HAPPY B-DAY 2 OUR NHS London- 75 YRS! Many criticise but not me. I've NOTHING but #gratitude 4 the amazing care I've had over the yrs.Thnks 2 our #NHS, IM ALIVE. I've had a double #transplant, several #lifesaving treatments & 2 working organs. #transplantrecipient NHS Blood+Transplant
Support our Royal Free London #midwives & INCREDIBLE #maternity services. 5 years post #transplant & 6 days before my planned C section at RFH, I cannot thank this incredible team enough for keeping me, my organs & our baby safe.THIS MAKES NO SENSE. SAVE OUR MIDWIVES. NHS London
So this happened: 5 yrs & 4 months post #kidney & #pancreas #transplant at RFH Royal Free London/OUH, I gave birth to our MIRACLE son at 35+5 weeks. Baby & organs are perfect. SO much gratitude 2 my medical teams 4 getting us thru. #organdonation NHS Blood+Transplant #SPK Share Your Wishes
Tomorrow, 21st July-my incredible pair of organs turn 5 & THREE QUARTER YRS old. Not only did they save my life,they enabled me 2 create a new lil life. Forever grateful 2 B living my new HEALTHY life. NHS Blood+Transplant #OrganDonation #kidneytransplant #pancreas #transplantrecipient