The Derek Janiak Hepatobiliary Forum
The liver is the largest internal organ in humans and the only one that will grow back if part of it is removed. It is responsible for over 500 different functions in collaboration with other organs. Pfft. Overachiever.
In an effort to get you pumped up for the Summer Olympics this year, Derek and I are heading to Cleveland to participate in the Transplant Games of America in less than 2 weeks! The games: "...started as a way to get the word out about the important need for organ and tissue donation and that …
It's been 16 months (April 14, 2014) since I received a partial liver from Logan, and 15 months (May 13, 2014) since my second transplant. A few milestones: I ran my fastest 5K on August 13, 2015: Thanks to encouragement from my running companion and co-worker, Greg, I finished in a time of 22:38.3, which put me …
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After hiking the Franconia Ridge Trail a few weeks ago, I have been looking at longer hikes in the White Mountains to get more miles and build up more hiking endurance. On Monday and again on Wednesday, I ran 5 miles at ~8:20/mi pace and I could still feel some residual soreness before my hike Friday. …
Logan and I started our Memorial day weekend Thursday with the Rock n' Race 5k walk/run to support the Payson Center for Cancer Care. I finished in an official 24:47.5 (#321 overall) and Logan walked with the masses. "Walk" is not like a race walk, but more like a meander through the streets. She ended with negative splits, …
Saturday, we adventured on a 5 year wedding anniversary hike off the Kancamagus Highway. The UNH trail wandered 5 miles round trip, with about a 1400' vertical climb up Hedgehog Mountain. There were two lookouts in addition to a nice view from the top. Logan and I found a rock that was as comfortable as a sofa …
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