University of Iowa Article & TV Interview

Merry ALMOST Christmas!! I’ve had a pretty amazing Christmas season so far. Definitely living my best life in every way.

A few months ago, the hospital reached out to me and asked if they could do an interview with me about my experience. I was so happy to do that and had a great time doing it. The article they did was:

https://uihc.org/patient-story/lung-transplant-allows-mom-see-her-kids-grow?

On the set at WQAD!

Shortly after that, they reached out to see if I would be interested in doing an interview or other media to share my story. And OF COURSE I said yes! I have so much to be thankful for and would be more than happy to give hope to others waiting for transplant or people wanting to give up in similar situations that I have walked. My interview and the interview that my most amazing doctor gave is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLyrFTCTBzs

It’s been fun! I’m honored to be asked and just love the idea that someone out there in my community could be dealing with the decisions and overall fear that comes with transplant, having a rare disease or facing death in general as I have. It’s a struggle. There is so much fear and so many emotions along the way. I’ve always wanted God to take my experiences and turn it to help others.

And He is. ❤️

Unknown's avatar

Published by Melanie Putnam

Hi, my name is Melanie. Thanks for checking out my blog! I have two amazing kids and the best husband anyone could be lucky enough to have. To put it simply, I have been through a lot. I was diagnosed with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) when I was pregnant with my youngest. I talk about what the disease is here: What is LAM? Essentially, it is an incurable lung disease that took away my breath literally and put me on death's doorstep by the time I was 28. I was very fortunate to receive a lung transplant and get a new shot at life. I talk about what a lung transplant involves here: What is a Lung Transplant? I have utilized this blog to share my story of a very rare lung disease and give hope to other women who struggle with it as well. I also hope to show that through all of the difficulties that life has thrown my way, it is a CHOICE to live every day as if it is my last. It very well could be, so I will never let a day go by where I do not appreciate and love all of the blessings that God has given me in this life. Starting with the extra time that this double lung transplant has given me.

Lung Transplant

Leave a comment

Blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑