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Title: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: donorgirl on August 24, 2011, 05:55:51 PM

After my surgery 4 years ago, I wrote a book about my experience.  It's available on Amazon.com and is titled Donor Girl.  If anyone feels they need to read a story from start to finish...from a type A/hypochondriac...lol...have at it.  If you feel you need it and can't afford it, hit me up on email and I'll help you out.

Thanks.


Lee (donated to brother-in-law July 2007)

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: Snoopy on August 25, 2011, 09:20:51 AM

Yes, it really is a great book.  And funny, too.
  Snoopy

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: Jewels on August 25, 2011, 09:47:03 AM

Hi Lee - I read your book early in my testing phase and it was so helpful.  It made me realize I was not alone with all the fears and doubts I was having!  I was also a BIG question-asker and I can't tell you how glad I was to be prepared. I am now 6 weeks post-surgery...feels SO good to be on the other side and feeling great.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Julie

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: donorgirl on August 25, 2011, 12:18:20 PM

Thank you both for reading it!!  I'm glad it helped you Julie.  6 weeks?  I remember the 6 week mark.  I was starting to feel like my old self again.  How are you feeling?  Kudos to you for making this life saving decision.

Snoopy - glad it made you laugh!  :-)


Best,   Lee

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: Rob_h on August 25, 2011, 07:54:52 PM

Hi Lee,

Maybe I will get a chance to read your book.  I also saw somewhere about a book to be out this fall about non directed donors.  I hope to get a chance to read it as well.  I have been wondering if there are any trends or patterns or if its "all over the map".  Rob Halverson

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: mxprincess on August 26, 2011, 09:39:03 AM

Is this book available anywhere else besides Amazon.com? I would love to have a copy to read but would prefer not to purchase from amazon (long story)

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: Jewels on August 26, 2011, 10:51:12 AM

Hi Lee - It is amazing that at 6 weeks I feel almost back to normal.  The only thing that stands out is I do get tired more easily throughout the day...and when I get tired it is pretty intense.  My biggest issue for 2 weeks post-ops was nausea and I was not re-absorbing the leftover free air from the CO2 so besides the nausea I continued to have the shoulder and chest discomfort.  Seems like a long time ago now!

Thanks!
Julie

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: Fr Pat on August 26, 2011, 07:03:51 PM

Barnes and Noble www.barnesandnoble.com sells "Donor Girl"
      Fr. Pat

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: mxprincess on August 27, 2011, 07:47:09 AM

Thanks Fr. Pat  ;D

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: WilliamLFreeman on August 27, 2011, 10:48:57 AM

Your local independent bookstore can order it as well.  If you want web-mail-order, google or search for "1449568394" -- the ISBN-10 ID number for the book.

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: donorgirl on August 28, 2011, 09:34:53 PM

Thanks Fr. Pat.  I wasn't aware it was on Barnes and Noble's site. 

Best,


Lee

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: WilliamLFreeman on August 29, 2011, 03:44:23 AM

Y'all,
I do not know why of my post was lined out.  I must have done something, but what?  Anyway, hopefully this time it will be readable.
Your local independent bookstore can order it as well.  If you want web-mail-order, google or search for "1449568394" -- the ISBN-10 ID number for the book.
Bill

Title: Re: Book on Amazon.com - Donor Girl
Post by: donorgirl on August 30, 2011, 02:21:59 PM

Thanks for the information everyone.  I wrote it and didn't know all that!  Much appreciated.


Best,  Lee Adams