Jenny McFarlane

Pre to Post Transplant

Health EN ↓ 115 episodes

Pre to Post Transplant Podcast is a podcast that brings personal stories from those awaiting transplant, transplant survivors, their families, friends, and loved ones. This is where you will hear challenges and triumphs of everyone involved in this journey. Our guests will offer wisdom, advice and inspiration on everything you want to know about transplant.

Author

Jenny McFarlane

Episodes

UPDATE: The psychiatric hospital wouldn't give me my anti-rejection meds with Nikki McDonald 17.03.2022 15:06

Nikki McDonald returns to give us an update on what she's been up to since being on the show back in July 2020. Please leave any questions or comments on the website at www. PreToPostTX.com.

My pancreas transplant changed my life with Tom Graham 01.03.2022 53:47

In this episode, Tom shares his experience with having a dual kidney, pancreas transplant and how it has changed his life for the better. To sign up to be a buddy with the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation, visit www.pretopost.org To leave any comments or suggestions, or to be a guest on the show, please visit www.pretopostTX.com

UPDATE: Kim's post transplant Mental Struggles with Kim Johnson 16.02.2022 27:40

Previous guest, Kim Johnson, returns with an update on how she's been since she was last on the show and also talks us through receiving her Kidney Transplant. Visit the website to leave a comment or sugesstion at www.pretopostTX.com

Start a nonprofit they said. It will be fun they said with Denise Redeker 31.01.2022 1:02:36

In this episode, Jenny and Denise talk about what it takes to start and run a nonprofit organization. Visit the Heartfelt Help Foundation at www.heartfelthelpfoundation.com Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation at: www.pretopost.org Visit the Podcast website at www.pretopostTX.com

CF, transplant, and cancer will not stop me with Danica Murray 14.01.2022 42:44

In this episode, Danica tells us about her inspirational journey going through her double lung transplant and being diagnosed with cancer afterwards. Please visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast website at www.pretopostTX.com to leave any comments or suggestions.

Update: I had to pay out of pocket for my pancreas transplant with Brandon Mouw 26.12.2021 21:20

Previous guest, Brandon Mouw, gives us an update on what he's been up to since he's been on the show last December 2020. He also shares detail on his new book which is available to buy here: https://www.bookstore.imaginewellc.com/products/im-still-kickin-preorder-now-available?variant=40234620453018 Or visit Brandon's website at: https://brandonmouw.com/

UPDATE: Two transplants later and here I am with John Hoffman 20.12.2021 14:50

In this episode, returning guest, John Hoffman, gives us an update on what he's been up to since he was last on the podcast back in August of 2020. Use this link to buy a copy of John's book. LIVEr My Journey of Transplant Survivial To visit the podcast website, go to www.pretopostTX.com

It's all about being positive with Stephanie Gonzalez 01.12.2021 1:08:32

In this episode, Stephanie talks about her struggles with LAM and how she managed to stay positive through the transplant process. Please visit the podcast website at www.pretoposttx.com and leave any suggestions or comments you may have.

UPDATE: I knew my lung transplant donor with Holly Kroeze 15.11.2021 17:01

In this episode, I talk with a previous guest, Holly Kroeze. Holly gives us an update about how she is doing now, almost 2 years after we first heard from her. Please visit the podcast's website if you want to leave any comments or suggestions at www.pretoposttx.com To learn more about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation and sign up to a be a buddy, please visit www.pretopost.org

From Kidney Transplant to Open Heart Surgery with Janie Butts 01.11.2021 47:06

In this episode, Janie Butts talks about her experience with having a hereditary condition that let to having a kidney transplant which then let into having open heart surgery. To leave any comments or suggestions, visit the website at www.pretopostTX.com You can also find it on Instagram and Facebook

An Update on Baby Stetson 12.10.2021 5:31

With a broken heart, I come to you with an update on a past guest, Lauren Brumett, and her baby, Stetson. If you would like to donate a meal to Lauren and her husband, you may do so here. https://mealtrain.com/vz9oz8 You can also visit our Facebook page and there will be a donation link posted as well. facebook.com/pretoposttx Please reach out to me with any message of hope or prayers that you w...

My sister saved my life with Susie Sweeney 01.10.2021 32:40

In this episode, Susie Sweeney talks about how her sister saved her life by donating part of her liver. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast's website at www.pretopostTX.com Learn more about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation at www.pretopost.org

There's a way to spot rejection early with Tara and Mala 01.09.2021 51:27

Tara Pollock and Mala Nichani talk about their personal connection with kidney transplant and how they have been working closely with Natera, a company that administers the Prospera test to detect rejection early on. To get more information about Natera and the Pospera test, you can visit their website at: https://www.natera.com/ Visit www.pretoposttx.com to give any feedback about this episode or...

My Baby is waiting for a transplant miracle with Lauren Brummett 16.08.2021 45:02

Lauren Brummett talks about her newborn baby being born with a rare condition that damaged his lungs and is now waiting for a lung transplant. Please visit www.pretoposttx.com to leave a comment or review. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation at www.preotpost.org

This is what it takes to get listed with Shari Blanchard 05.08.2021 1:09:01

In this episode, Shari Blanchard talks about the steps she took during her evaluation process in order to get listed for a lung transplant. To leave comments or suggestions or to apply to be on the show, please visit www.pretoposttx.com . Visit us on facebook or instagram .

Celebrating 50 Episodes! What is your advice? 23.06.2021 28:18

The Pre to Post Transplant Podcast is celebrating its 50th episode by looking back at some advice given by previous guests. Come explore the Pre to Post Podcast's website! www. PreToPostTX.com

I was born with half a heart with Paul Cardall 11.06.2021 1:08:28

In this episode, Paul shares his journey of needing a heart transplant after overcoming challenges his whole life, including being born with half a heart. Paul is an award-winning musician and talks about the inspiration and peace music brought him throughout his transplant process. To see more about Paul Cardall, visit his website at: Paulcardall.com Please leave any comments or suggestions to:...

Because of IV drug use, I almost died waiting for my transplant with Eileen Wagner 18.05.2021 39:47

In this episode, Eileen talks about her experience of going through a transplant because of using IV drugs and ultimately getting hepatitis C because of it. If you or someone you know needs help with drug addiction, please call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Please leave any comments or suggestions to: Leave a voicemail with your feedback, comments, or suggestions at 977-p...

I lived without my intestines for 3 years with Aeisha Reese 04.05.2021 50:48

Aeisha Reese shares her experience with her intestines transplant and how she managed to live without her intestines for 3 years, all the while living a full and active life. Please leave any comments or suggestions to: Leave a voicemail with your feedback, comments or suggestions at 977-pre-to-post (775-773-8676) Email: pretoposttx@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pretopost...

I regret getting the fundoplication surgery with Sarah Donoughue 12.04.2021 35:19

Sarah - double lung recipient - talks about her experience with getting the fundoplication surgery and the complications that came with it. This article from MedicalNewsToday.com explains what fundoplication surgery is. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fundoplication Please leave any comments or suggestions to: Leave a voicemail with your feedback, comments or suggestions at 977-pre-to-...

Just being the best caregiver I can be with Greg Ortega 19.03.2021 55:10

In this episode, Greg talks about his experience with being a caregiver for his wife, Melanie, who underwent both a double lung transplant and kidney transplant. He explains his role as a caregiver both pre and post-transplant. Please leave any comments or suggestions to: Leave a voicemail with your feedback, comments or suggestions at 977-pre-to-post (775-773-8676) Email: pretoposttx@gmail.com...

My brother is my hero with Celina Medina 08.03.2021 1:10:05

Celina Medina talks about her journey with both of her kidney transplants and what it was like having her brother donating his kidney to her. Please leave any comments or suggestions to: Leave a voicemail with your feedback, comments or suggestions at 977-pre-to-post (775-773-8676) Email: pretoposttx@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pretoposttx/ Podcast page: https://pretopost...

My brother needs a fourth transplant with Jillian Lynch 19.02.2021 56:32

In this episode, you will hear Jillian tell us about the experiences she had with her brother, Myles, who has Cystic Frobisis, been through 3 transplants, and is needing a fourth. To reach out to Jillian you can find her on Instagram @jillianloveslife To see the videos that Myles has made on youtube, you can see them here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMylesLynch To view the roses that Jilian h...

I got pregnant 3 weeks after my transplant with Sandy Driste MacDonald Part 2 08.02.2021 32:49

In this episode, Sandy talks about how she got pregnant 3 weeks after her transplant and how she managed having a baby and maintain her health at the same time. Please leave any comments or suggestions to: Leave a voicemail with your feedback, comments or suggestions at 977-pre-to-post (775-773-8676) Email: pretoposttx@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pretoposttx/ Podcast page:...

I have been in Chronic Rejection for 18 years with Sandy Driste MacDonald 02.02.2021 39:42

In Part 1 of Sandy Driste MacDonald's journey, she talks about being in chronic rejection for 18 years and her experiences that have come with that. Please leave any comments or suggestions to: Leave a voicemail with your feedback, comments or suggestions at 977-pre-to-post (775-773-8676) Email: pretoposttx@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pretoposttx/ Podcast page: https://pr...