Expertise I am a social worker in a dialysis unit. I can answer kidney transplant, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis questions. I can aid in insurance issues, dietary issues, and almost every aspect of kidney.
I also have personal experience in these issues, having kidney failure since I was eleven, including three transplants.
Experience I have had three kidney transplants, and worked at the National Kidney Foundation and volunteered at the Gift of Life. I have signed up donors, and been a peer mentor since I was 13 years old (I am now 29). I am a kidney social worker at a well known company.
Organizations NASW
Education/Credentials Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Social Work.
Q: I am in the nursing program and my assignment is to briefly interview an organ receiver. Is there ... A: Did you ever get put on the inactive list while waiting for your kidney? No, thankfully. The people ...
Q: I am in the nursing program and my assignment is to briefly interview an organ receiver. Is there ... A: Sure, I will answer the first questions, and them send them along (via this, please...don't fancy my ...
Q: my dad has hep C and he has cirrosis....because of that, can i still give him part of my liver and ... A: Yes, you can. It may be the best way to ensure he live a longer life. There are a few things you can ...
Q: this is going to sound kind of wierd at first, but stay with me. I have no medical training ... A: Somewhat likely. Though xenoperfusion has only been attempted with one issue -either the kidneys or ...
Q: My 15 year old daughter was in a car accident in 2004. She became an organ donor. Back then, we ... A: Allison, Absolutely. Firstly, let me tell you that as an organ recipient myself, I am grateful for ...
Q: Can you give someone who needs a liver transplant a part of your own liver? A: Yep! As long as your liver is healthy, you can give part of it. It will regenerate - in both the ...
Q: my donar is a match but was told my hospital would not allow transplant because they ... A: Kidney stones can cause kidney failure. I have several people in my unit whose kidneys failed due to ...
Q: One brother needs a liver transplant and has "A+" blood type. His brother wants to be a donor and ... A: With only that to go on, yes. A (negative or positive) can take from both A and O. Works like ...
Q: Leslie, I would like to thank you for bringing to light information about Organ donation. My ... A: I want to say thank you personally. There aren't a lot of people out there who think about becoming ...
Q: We have a friend, in his mid-sixties, who has been on dialysis now for seven or eight years (3x ... A: First, thanks for your question. Second, you raise some really great points. 1. A person can be on ...
Q: in biology class, we had a worksheet that said that we(humans) CAN NOT live without our small ... A: The small intestine is one organ that can be transplated (for people with severe Crohn's disease, ...
Q: can a tampon pop the vaginal cherry in the female body? A: While not transplant or kidney related, this is an easy medical question to answer. Instead of ...
Q: My wife is fifty five and has a last stage renal problem ,How big is her chance of getting a ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your wife. I would recommend listing for a kidney now (her kidney doctor ...
Q: Leslie iam 38 years old i had kidney transplant 13 monthes ago> my Question is : if i drink beer ... A: First of all, congratulations on a successful transplant! Also, I am not a medical doctor, although ...
