Eileen Flynn Wagner survived five Hep C treatments, a near-fatal liver failure, and a transplant she almost didn't live to receive, and eight years later, she's still navigating the aftermath. Her kidneys are now at 20% function, she gets stents replaced every three months, and she carries a partially collapsed lung she's never once felt. She joins Kim Nash to speak candidly about why a combined kidney-liver transplant should have been done from the start, the anti-rejection medications patients aren't fully warned about, and why waking up from surgery turned her into a lifelong voice for organ and tissue donation. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Eileen's Journey with Hepatitis C and Transplantation07:25 The Impact of Interferon Treatment08:29 The Need for Simultaneous Kidney and Liver Transplants12:21 Current Health Status and Ongoing Challenges15:44 Advocacy for Organ Donation19:31 Life After Transplant: Lessons LearnedCONNECT & RESOURCES🌐 Organ Donation: organdonor.govThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic
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