Have you ever met someone who's had a lung transplant? How about a double lung transplant? How about a double lung transplant and was told as a baby that she likely wouldn't make it to grade school?
Meet Deanna.
Deanna was diagnosed around one year old with Cystic Fibrosis all because her Mom accidentally tasted her tears and the locum doctor she was seeing in their small town, happened to know a lot about Cystic Fibrosis.
What are the chances?
Back in the 80's, babies were not commonly tested for Cystic Fibrosis but now, every baby is tested at birth in Alberta.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. It causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in these organs, leading to breathing difficulties, frequent lung infections, and problems with digesting food. (Google definition)
Deanna shares with us her story about being diagnosed, how it impacted her growing up and what it was like to go through a double lung transplant. And, of course, how she never actually TOLD her husband that she had Cystic Fibrosis.
Tune in to hear more!
With love,
Melissa & Sammi