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    Several years ago we found out that my wife Jenni had kidney disease and that this disease would eventually lead to renal failure. Not long after, we were told that she was in the last stage of renal failure and that she would have to prepare herself to start dialysis. We heard about something… Paired kidney exchange
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    Hi, my name is Jennifer.In 2004 I was diagnosed with a rare deficiency which affected my lungs. I was living on 20% oxygen and told I would need a double lung transplant.I was afraid and couldn't quite get my head around the idea as I didn't know a lot about transplants. I had what I believed to… Jennifer
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    In 2010, while enjoying the first few weeks of motherhood with her daughter Meadow, Jessica suddenly became lethargic and started losing weight. At first, she put it down to being a tired, breast-feeding mum, but it quickly became apparent there was something more going on.  When… Photo of Jessica Chappel who had a liver transplant. Jessica is wearing a denim jacket with a pink foral skirt, sitting on a concrete bench in front of a green hedge
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    My name is Jessica. I am 20 years old and was born with a condition called biliary atresia, which is a blockage of the main bile duct from the liver. This led me to have a liver transplant at the age of nine. I was lucky that my liver lasted until I was nine, as most require a liver transplant… Jessica
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    Everything happened so fast and out of the blue, it was like a whirlwind and at the centre of this whirlwind was Jim, my big, strong, wise brother.We were off to the coast for a holiday and had visited Jim and his wife Lee before we left. Jim said, 'Have a great time, don't worry about anything… Jim
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    Being told that I was going to need a double lung transplant at 18 years of age due to Cystic Fibrosis was something which was both exciting and scary at the same time. It was exciting knowing that there was an opportunity out there, but scary knowing what would happen if I never got there. Life… Joel
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    At 44 I was diagnosed with emphysema. I realised that I would probably have about three years use left on my lungs - I was going to die. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease meant I had to give up work. It is pretty scary when you can't breathe. Within two years my condition deteriorated… John
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    My husband, John, had kidney disease, but he was lucky to be diagnosed long before 'end stage'. At 55 years old, John had 35 percent kidney function, and it was declining. Luckily, we have an excellent local renal specialist. John was committed to following instructions and adapting to the… John and Shirley
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    Last year I watched my Dad begin the harrowing journey to be placed on the liver transplant list. He went through all kinds of scans and tests to ensure he was in top health everywhere else – skin checks, dental checks, heart and stress checks. He passed those with flying colours.   … John a recipient and his grandchildren and wife
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    My husband was very ill though I had no idea how ill! As we saw doctors and specialists the seriousness became more obvious. He had cirrhosis of the liver and needed a new organ. I believe that his 'bloody mindedness' helped him to get through this difficult time. Apart from the ascites, loss of… John
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