My second transplant was harder than my first with Tod Nelson
Release Date: 12/22/2022
I am the second longest heart recipient at my transplant hospital with John Downs
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Join us in this episode as we sit down with John Downs, a heart transplant survivor for over 30 years, to hear his incredible story of resilience and hope. John shares his experience from the day he was diagnosed with a heart condition to his life-changing transplant surgery and his journey of recovery. He opens up about the challenges he faced during his recovery and how he overcame them with a positive attitude and determination.
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UPDATE: I donated my kidney to a complete stranger with Tabitha Selvester
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In this episode, Tabitha reminds us of her experience donating her kidney to a complete stranger through the altruistic program. She also shares with us her journey of meeting her kidney recipient. If you would like to be an organ donor, please register at To visit the podcast's website, go to
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I have already saved two lives with Josh Harrold
Pre to Post Transplant
In this episode, Josh Harrold talks about how he became a hero not once, but twice! Josh is a living donor who saved his friend and a stranger's life by saying yes to organ donation! To learn more about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation's Community Connect Day, please visit www.PreToPost.org
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My second transplant was harder than my first with Tod Nelson
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In this episode, Tod Nelson shares his experience of getting two transplants and the difference between the two. He shares about how his first transplant was easier to go through than the second. Sign up to be a Buddy for the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation at Listen to every episode and more on the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast's website:
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I was planning my funeral when I got the call with Mandy Nathan
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In this episode, Mandy shares her journey of getting a heart transplant. She talks about all the challenges she had and the steps she had to take to get her new heart.
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I had to tell my doctors that I needed a transplant with Tammy Stephens
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In this episode, Tammy shares her transplant journey of getting a double lung transplant. She talks about her experiences of having pulmonary hypertension and explains how she had to be an advocate for herself in order to receive a transplant.
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Taylor's Gift with Tara Storch
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In this episode, Tara shares her experience of losing her daughter and making the decision to donate her organs. She talks about Taylor's Gift Foundation and how this foundation is providing great support for other donor families. Visit their website at Visit the Podcast's website at to leave a comment or suggestion. Sign up to be a Buddy at
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I got my transplant because I shared my story with Jean Sime
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In this episode, Jean shares her story about getting her kidney transplant from a stranger and how it wouldn't have happened if she hadn't been sharing her story with others. Leave a comment or suggestion on the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast website Visit us on youtube!
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My transplant story belongs in a Hallmark Christmas Movie with Shana Pereira
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In this episode, Shana shares her journey of receiving a heart and kidney transplant and the steps she took to ensure that it was a Christmas miracle. Visit Shana's website: Visit the podcast website: Visit the foundation website:
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Tales from the Transplant Games pt. 2
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In this episode, Jenny interviews participants from the Transplant Games of America. Each person shares a little bit about their journey and why they are there at the transplant games. To learn more about the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation visit Visit the podcast's website To share your journey on the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast, you can send an email to or visit the contact page on the website.
info_outlineIn this episode, Tod Nelson shares his experience of getting two transplants and the difference between the two. He shares about how his first transplant was easier to go through than the second.
Sign up to be a Buddy for the Pre to Post Transplant Foundation at www.PreToPost.org
Listen to every episode and more on the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast's website: www.PreToPostTX.com