Author Archives: NikkisNewLungs

Are you registered as a donor? Do you want to become an instant hero? There are two simple ways: 1) Every time you re-new your license, check the box that says “donor document of gift”. 2) You can register online … Continue reading →

As of today 114,680 people are waiting nationwide for a transplant. In December 2011 that number was over 112,000. It is frightening how quickly the numbers are adding up. We need to stop the rapid number of people being added … Continue reading →

Last week one of my girlfriends, Christina, who lives in Scottsdale came for a visit. Since I can’t travel to see her, she came to see me. It has been three years since our last get together and we had … Continue reading →

I love when people ask me questions. If you think of something and would like an answer, please email me at: nikkisnewlungs@gmail.com. I may even blog about it. There is no question that is too embarrassing to me so feel … Continue reading →

This last week two different people asked me the same question,  “After transplant will I be cured?” I will still have CF. I will still have to take enzymes with all my meals to help digest my food. I will … Continue reading →

I believe it is safe to say….my ribs have finally healed! For those who didn’t know, I coughed so hard and cracked them back around Thanksgiving. It has been a slow healing process and I re-aggravated them several times but … Continue reading →

My best editors (Travis and my mom) informed me they didn’t realize the last couple posts I posted were video’s. I was bragging how Rosie was such a good dog when I filmed her in the t-shirt. I did not … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon I met up with my buddy Bill and spoke at a driver’s education class. I really enjoying talking about the importance of organ donation. Thanks to a friend, Rosie is doing her part in this video to help … Continue reading →

As of today, two years have passed since I was approved to be active on the double lung transplant list. During my interview process, I was told the wait for the right pair of lungs might take a week or … Continue reading →