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Rachel Shelley posted an update

11 years ago (October 7, 2014)

Sorry I kind of posted that before I meant to! Anyway in other health news I'm taking part in a study at the transplant unit to see how 2 diets could help reduce inflammation which is ultimately what causes issues with donor hearts. One groups is low fat, the other... Read more.

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Paul Rose

11 years ago (October 7, 2014)

Fantastic news and glad you are doing so well 😄😀. Great that you and Lawson are getting a house, oh and a dog! You know your body and how much you can push, but don't go too hard too fast, you have lots of time 😉. look forward to your... Read more.

Adam Pick

11 years ago (October 7, 2014)

Rachel, I am so thrilled to hear the news of your continuing recovery. The fact that you have been through soooooooooo much and continue to advance your health and your family is a testament to your spirit and the wonderful people that support you. You have touched, moved and inspired... Read more.

Clare Auten

11 years ago (October 7, 2014)

Good to hear you are doing so well. I read every one of your journal entries while I was recovering. Hugs from St. Louis Missouri!

Rebecca Schneider

11 years ago (October 7, 2014)

Rachel, something is wrong with your posts. I am receiving the same one over and over and over. Can't figure how to block or unsubscribe.

Adam Pick

11 years ago (October 7, 2014)

Hi Rebecca, Thanks for writing about this. We learned of this problem earlier today and are working to fix it right now. Thanks for your patience!

Ernie Keen

11 years ago (October 7, 2014)

HolyMackerel Rachel!! I had 250 notifications in my email that you posted a new journal entry!! I guess that shows how special you truly are. Glad to hear all the GOOD news about you and Lawson. Big hugs. Ernie A.S.

Jim Jones

11 years ago (October 13, 2014)

Rachel, I vote for a French bulldog named Ernie! Think you can make that happen??? Hi to Lawson and you. A new home - that is terrific! You will need to post pictures when you make your selection. Glad you are getting back to work. Let's agree that we will... Read more.

Sandra Wummer

10 years ago (December 18, 2015)

hi Rachel. Wondering how you have been doing. Hope you are doing well and living life to the fullest! How did the study go with the diets for post transplant?

Rachel Shelley posted an update

11 years ago (October 7, 2014)

Can't believe it's been so long that the whole website has changed! I've been meaning to update for ages. Health wise I am doing well, not rejecting. I've gone back to work for a couple of half days a week and had a stomach bug and a cold so far... Read more.

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Rachel Shelley posted an update

12 years ago (July 9, 2014)

Thank you all so much for the congratulations! And thanks to Ernie for the offer, I have made Lawson aware he's got competition! I got my biopsy results yesterday, and there were no signs of rejection! What a relief. So glad I'll be able to celebrate 6 months without worrying.... Read more.

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