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ruggedpanther64 said:....just staying positive. Successes !!!!
Thank God I’m actually a pretty positive person by nature👍 because if I weren't... man, I can't even imagine how bad things would be. Being stuck at home for three years isn't exactly a walk in the park... THANX!
I was born with a heart defect that doctors missed until it was far too late for corrective surgery. Since then, I’ve managed to live a more or less normal life—finished school, held down jobs, went out with friends—with one major exception: I could never do physical education because I had to avoid any kind of strenuous exertion. But all those years eventually caught up to me; my heart issues ended up damaging my lungs too. Three years ago, I nearly died when my blood oxygen levels plummeted. Now, I rely on supplemental oxygen while I wait for a transplant. I’m currently on the waiting list in Vienna. I know this isn't an option back home, because in my case, everything has to be done in a single, massive operation.
I’m starting this thread because I’m currently on the waiting list for a heart and lung transplant—and I’m only 24. I’m looking for anyone who can offer some advice or guidance. I really hope there aren't too many people in this exact situation, but if you have any experience at all, please share it. Honestly, I’m spiraling a bit right now. To make matters worse, I just came down with mono and I'm running a fever. From what I understand, they won't even consider performing the transplant while I'm dealing with a fever. 😢