Summer 1999 ~ Newsletter
Coping With The Difficulties Of Cystic Fibrosis
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by Diana Butler
Hello everyone. I wanted to let you know that I miss everyone and have not forgotten about you. I was going to school before I got really sick last year and had to drop out. Since my transplant, I am continuing after my nursing degree at Gadsden State Community College. I am also having to do a speech in one of my classes coming up on having a transplant. People ask me why I had a transplant, and I tell them that I have CF and needed to have one. I still take my enzymes but can not begin to tell you how much my life has changed for the better. Some people say you are trading this problem for that problem, but after having CF, I do not consider this a problem.
I had a transplant on June 4th 1998, one year ago. For those of you that may not know me -- the surgery and the treatment immediately after were difficult on me to adjust to, but I feel so good right now. In fact, I would say that on my worst day now, I still feel ten times better than when I was sick with CF.If I had to give any encouragement it would be to donate your organs instead of trying to take them with you. It can change someone's life. The other thing would be to not have the transplant unless you really want it. It is not for everyone and all of the outcomes are not always fortunate. I looked forward to getting mine from day one, and believe me -- you should only do it if you are certain!