Transplant Chats With Eliza

In this episode we chat to Emma, a transplant physio lead from the Royal Papworth Hospital.

We find out Emma’s physio tips and learn about what movement is best for our bodies both pre and post transplant.

Emma used to be one of my physiotherapists when I was in hospital waiting for and recovering from transplant so I can’t wait for her to join me on this episode.

Please note that things mentioned in this interview may differ to other transplant hospital’s advice, so always check with your own team if you have any questions.

Created by Eliza Bell (@transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Billy Tucker ( @billytucker_soundengineer)

Interviewee: Emma Mathews, Team Lead Physiotherapist for Transplant and Cardiac Surgery

In this episode we chat to Kath and Rob, the founders of the Royal Papworth Transplant Social And Support Group.

We learn about Kath’s Heart and Lung transplant, Rob’s role as a husband and carer and how they created a space of support for Royal Papworth’s transplant patients.  

Please note that things mentioned in this interview may differ to other transplant hospital’s advice, so always check with your own team if you have any questions.

Created by Eliza Bell (@transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Billy Tucker ( @billytucker_soundengineer)

Interviewees, Kath and Rob Graham

Links:

Kath’s Transplant Memoir (Proceeds donated to RPH Charity):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Living-Kathryn-Graham-ebook/dp/B01BOOCB6G/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=graham+transplant&qid=1610810102&s=books&sr=1-1

'“Brilliant read, difficult to put down! Following Kath's dreams and emotions through years of medical issues with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension! Anyone reading this book will laugh, cry (so have your tissues ready), but also get a warm feeling inside when reading how strong the family bond is and the human strenght! So very positive! I will definitely read it again!” - Amazon Reviewer

RPH Transplant Patient Support Group (For RPH Patients ONLY):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/513393068845927

For episode four. we chat to Sophie, a surgical nurse from the Royal Papworth Hospital.

We explore what her role involves on the surgical ward and how she helps pre and post transplant patients. From this episode you’ll have a better picture of what routines and daily life looks like within a surgical ward.

Please note that things mentioned in this interview may differ to other transplant hospital’s advice, so always check with your own team if you have any questions.

If you found this Episode useful and would like to support the Hospital’s great work you can support my Hospital fundraising page. Just search ‘Eliza’s Let The Beat Drop’ on Just Giving.

Created by Eliza Bell (@transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Billy Tucker ( @billytucker_soundengineer )

Interviewee, Sophie Parker

In this episode we chat to Abigale Ringer, a dear friend of mine and a fellow Royal Papworth transplant patient.

We learn about how Abi’s genetic condition, cystic fibrosis led her to needing a double lung transplant in her 30s and what life has been like for her Pre and Post Transplant.

Please note that things mentioned in this interview may differ to other transplant hospital’s advice, so always check with your own team if you have any questions.

Created by Eliza Bell (@transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Billy Tucker ( @billytucker_soundengineer )

Interviewee, Abigail Ringer

To support that Royal Papworth Hospital and the amazing things they do you can donate to my Just Giving Page.. Just search ‘Eliza’s Let The Beat Drop’.

In this episode we chat to Rebecca Nice, a pre transplant patient who suffers from pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure which effects the lungs and the right side of the heart.

At the time of this chat Rebecca is waiting for a double lung transplant and is waiting on the list at home.

Rebecca and I chat about the deterioration of her health, what the transplant assessment is like and how it feels to wait for that life changing call.

Created by Eliza Bell (@transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Billy Tucker ( @billytucker_soundengineer )

Interviewee: Pre- lung transplant patient, Rebecca Nice

If you found this episode useful and want to support the Royal Papworth Hospital and their amazing work you can support my fundraiser, search ‘Eliza’s Let The Beat Drop’ on Just Giving.

In this episode we chat to Stephen Large.

The Man behind the DCD heart.

Mr Large has spent 33 years researching new ways to transplant hearts. Along with his team, he has now developed a procedure which has increased heart transplantation at the Royal Papworth Hospital by more than 40%.

Stephen and his team have found a way to, literally, reanimate the heart and more importantly, give more heart failure patients the chance to have a lifesaving transplant.

Created by Eliza Bell (@transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Billy Tucker ( @billytucker_soundegineer )

Interviewee Mr Stephen Large (Royal Papworth Hospital, Consultant Surgeon)

To donate to my Royal Papworth fundraiser Search ‘Eliza’s Let The Beat Drop’ on Just Giving.

More info on the DCD Heart: https://www.odt.nhs.uk/deceased-donation/best-practice-guidance/donation-after-circulatory-death/#:~:text=Donation%20after%20Circulatory%20Death%20(DCD,confirmed%20using%20cardio%2Drespiratory%20criteria.

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Creator/interviewer: Eliza Bell

Producer: Billy Tucker, @billytucker_soundengineer

In episode 15, we talk to Shona about her ‘long wait for a new liver’.

Shona has been waiting for a new liver for just over 18 months now. We chat about her experiences of living with chronic pain, anxiety and dealing with her cancer diagnosis.

Shona is such a great advocate for the pre transplant community so listen on to hear about her story to transplant assessment and the great nuggets of wisdom she has to share.

Created by Eliza Bell (@transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Billy Tucker

Interviewee Shona Mcfadyen (@TheLiverChronicals)

In episode 14, we talk to Max about being a teenage transplantee at Royal Papworth Hospital.

We chat about what it was like to have heart failure and an LVAD machine so young, building your life back up post transplant and the aspects of mental health once your back to a ‘normal’ life.

Max is a great example of young transplant recipient who has made the most of their new organ.

Created by Eliza Bell (transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Tom Biddle. (@b_I_d _l)

Interviewee Max Goodwyn (@passthesaucestudio)

In episode 13 we chat to Mike about ‘The Ultimate Thank you’.

After receiving and fighting a cancer diagnosis as a young adult, mike then had a heart attack which further damaged his heart.

Leaving him with no option but to have a heart transplant. We hear from mike about his story as well as his amazing experience with his donor family and the journey he took to meet them.

Interviewed By Eliza Bell. (@transplantchatswitheliza)

Produced by Tom Biddle. (@b_I_d _l)