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About Spiderspun

Spiderspun is a web site created in 2000 by an Alpha-1 patient (Noreen), who links the blogs from other Alphas (via their permission or request) for the purpose of raising awareness and support about their genetic condition, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

My Bio

I am on LTD as a Foreman from the Oilfield. I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 in January 1993. I am lung-affected with the ZZ phenotype. I had a double lung transplant in June 2004. I enjoy classic cars, classic rock and roll, and volunteering my time for the transplant community. My heritage is both Swedish and Heinz 57 (German).

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  1. My gift of life

    02/05/08 08:46:55 | 0 Comments

    I recieved the gift of life on June 12, 2004, and havn't looked back. I feel that God blessed me with a nearly perfect DNA match to my own body, and I am blessed to be on a very low dosage of immunosurpressed meds. I will always encourage everyone I meet to "go for it" in regards to having a lung ransplant. The options of faluire are so slim now days, that a long successful life is very doable. One thing to remember DO NOT listen to stories of doom & gloom, from well meaning...
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    spiderqueen noreen

    User Infostatus offline28 Kudos

    02/13/08

    image Hi Carl! Check you're Yuku inbox,....you have some Yuku bloggers sitting in there waiting to be approved as a friend,....or denied "as a see ya later alligator!" Click on the little "smiling" envelope next to your name when you login in.

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    mcrews

    User Infostatus offline106 Kudos

    02/05/08

    Hi Carl! I see you as an ALPHA hero of sorts. Good to hear all positives post DBL TX. Run a mile for me!

    02/05/08

    Reply from ClassiCarl:

    Hi Mac,

    Thanks for the compliment, I really don't feel like any ones' "Hero" LOL I was diagnosted in Jan of '93, and my first Prolastine nurse, in Nov. 94 opened my eyes, on how to be aggresive & tenatious dealing with Alpha 1, doctors and nurses.
    Now of course having a 2nd chance is probably one of the high points in my life. Right along with getting saved, birth of my 2 kids, having a great wife. etc. I really have a gift for presenting Alpha 1, organ sharring, promoting life and having it more abundantly. I am president of our local chapter of the AACA (antigue automoblie club of america) so much of my time is spent helping orgainizations set up claasic car event.
    Be well my friend, we can talk again one day.
    Carl

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