17 days post transplant and I am home making meals again. Walking and keeping active. Over this last week I had to get nearly 2L of fluids drained....
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How I’m doing 12 days post transplant
Today is day 12 post double lung transplant. Two nights ago I had to come back to the ER because my sugar level was out of whack. When...
Continue Reading »I got new lungs
I got my call October 5th at 406pm! Had the surgery October 6 around 6 on. I was off the ventilator 12 hours later. Slept all the next...
Continue Reading »Blog 7. OFFICIALLY on the lung transplant list ????
Good evening! I finally got the news I am officially on the lung transplant list! Hearing the words "let's get you listed" was pretty awesome! Now it's just...
Continue Reading »Blog 6- the depression of not being with family is setting in
I've been in AZ a months now. Days are long and boring. I have appointments I go to once maybe twice a week. That's the only interaction I...
Continue Reading »Blog 5- Exciting news!
VERY exciting news I got today! I've been approved for AZ Medicaid! All I'm waiting on is for them to put me on Mercy. As that is who...
Continue Reading »Blog 4- mental health
Today I had to redo my AZ Medicaid application over the phone. Hoping I get accepted this week! ???????????? As soon as I am, I'll be on the...
Continue Reading »Blog 3 – One day closer
This morning I went to the DMV and got an AZ ID card. I was told I needed it. So, I got it. Even though I cancelled my...
Continue Reading »Blog 2. The excitement of getting my story out there
Well, today I cancelled my Nevada Medicaid. My brother Will is helping me apply for Arizona Medicaid tonight when he gets off work. Hopefully it won't take long...
Continue Reading »First blog, how I’m feeling
Good evening everyone. First off I want to tank you for taking the time to read my story. As you may know, I'm trying to get a lung...
Continue Reading »Amanda Minks
Scottsdale, AZ
Transplant Type: Lung
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $30,000.00
Raised: $15,188 of $30,000 goal
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