EP8: The Autotransplant Initial Consult

Welcome back to the NCS podcast! As an extension of episode 7, I wanted to zoom in on the initial consult I had with UWHealth in Madison, WI as this was a *F U L L* day of appointments/scans (9am - 3pm). As stated throughout all the episodes, I share my lived experience; thus, how the initial consult went for me isn't the same as how it goes for others. There are some that have other scans scheduled during their initial consult such as first-time and/or repeat venograms + the renal hilar block. While my initial consult might be different from yours, I provide a little more detail into some of the components that could be on your schedule (i.e., meeting with social work, nutrition, and the CTA) to help you prepare for those meetings. As always, if you have additional information to share, you are more than welcome to leave those in the comments! I would love to hear about your lived experience and how it might have differed from mine. Big hugs to us all!