As Jamie mentioned, the organization that she is referring to is Donate Life Texas. It's simple and quick and easy to enroll. As a donor you might even save more than one life (as was the case of the donor that saved my life). Prior to my transplant, someone that had been through what I was about to go through said going from heart failure to a heart transplant, you just trade one set of problems for a different set of problems. Transplants effect everyone differently. I have been blessed that to this point my body's rejection of the new heart has been very low. This means I feel very good, better than I have felt in years. I have returned to work full time with no restrictions, and play golf almost weekly and exercise regularly with no pain. One more thing about the donor deal, you must tell someone that you are a donor, preferably a family member.
And if you are wandering, yes I am a donor, my donor card stays in my wallet. My thoughts and prayers and sincere thanks are with the family that lost their loved one, and made a unbelievable donation that I and another person in need of a lung might continue to live.
Brian K. Gilliam
Heart transplant recipient November 23rd 2008
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I carry my card with me in my wallet, it sits behind my drivers lic. I am so glad you have been feeling good. It has been a while since Brianna and I have see you we need to come and visit.
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