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Christelle Salomon
Registrace 25. 09. 2021
Hey y'all! My name is Christelle - thanks for stopping by! I'm a 29-year-old, introverted, over-thinking medical student living in (mostly) sunny California! I recently underwent a stem cell transplant to cure my SCD, a chronic blood disorder I'd previously lived with all my life! Join me as I navigate this new season in my life health-wise, but also as I blossom into the whole person I am destined to be!
Celebrating life and sharing my big dreams | Life Post-Transplant
Celebrating life and sharing my big dreams | Life Post-Transplant
Hey, y'all! Happy new year! I cannot believe it is already 2023! It has been almost 1 year since I received my stem cell transplant and I am so incredibly grateful! In this vlog, I am catching you up on the last several weeks of my life, while sharing with you one of my biggest goals and dreams for my future as my body recovers from the transplant! If you want to see more about my journey returning to medicine as a combined degree medical student, let me know in the comments below!
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Twitter: AlmostDrSalomon ( AlmostDrSalomon)
Instagram: @frelletheshelle ( frelletheshelle)
Email: christellesalomonbusiness@gmail.com
Hey, y'all! Happy new year! I cannot believe it is already 2023! It has been almost 1 year since I received my stem cell transplant and I am so incredibly grateful! In this vlog, I am catching you up on the last several weeks of my life, while sharing with you one of my biggest goals and dreams for my future as my body recovers from the transplant! If you want to see more about my journey returning to medicine as a combined degree medical student, let me know in the comments below!
++ WANNA CONTACT ME? ++
Twitter: AlmostDrSalomon ( AlmostDrSalomon)
Instagram: @frelletheshelle ( frelletheshelle)
Email: christellesalomonbusiness@gmail.com
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PRODUCTIVE Week at Work Vlog | Is this REALLY my NEW Life after transplant
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The FIRST week at work since 2018!! | Is this REALLY my NEW Life post-transplant Hey, y'all! In last week's vlog, I walked you through the interview process of getting my job! In this vlog, I finally started my job! It was my first week on the job, so some of the days were work-from-home days, while others I was on-site! I also needed to get an ingrown toenail removed, which reminded me that my...
Accomplishing my 12 Week Year goal in RECORD TIME
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I got my DREAM job! | Accomplishing my goal in RECORD TIME Hey y'all! If you watched my 12-week year video, you'll know that I have been aiming to secure a source of income before the end of the 12 weeks! I am excited to say that I have achieved that goal! In fact, I accomplished it in about 2 weeks! I'm gonna take you through the interview process and words of encouragement that I gave myself ...
THIS is Why Bad Days Are Not So Bad After All
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THIS is Why Bad Days Are Not So Bad After All Hey, y'all! Now that my body doesn't feel like it is me against the world anymore, I've had some days that on the outside, seem not so great. But I am coming to learn that these not-so-great days are a blessing that shows how much more free my body and mind feel! Old things come up, but now I actually have a chance to address them. How many of you c...
WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN AVOIDING?? | My Life after TRANSPLANT
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How to do something you've been avoiding | My Life after TRANSPLANT Hey friends! Join me as I tackle some important tasks that I've been wanting to do for a while but kept putting off! I used a few tips and mindset shifts to help me overcome my hesitation in completing those tasks! Stay tuned throughout the video to apply the same tactics to your own life! WANNA CONTACT ME? Twitter: AlmostDrSal...
EXCITING Week in my Life After Transplant | Conference Speaker, Visiting Friends, Pints of Ice Cream
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EXCITING Week in my Life After Transplant | Conference Speaker, Visiting Friends, Pints of Ice Cream Y'all, I spoke at a conference!! It was so fun! I also hung out with some of my friends, had a bunch of cool meetings, and explored the city! Comment down below what fun things you did this week or something fun that you are looking forward to in the weeks to come!
Confessions of a medical school dropout | In honor of those no longer with us
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Confessions of a medical school dropout | In honor of those no longer with us Hey y'all! I've had a lot of thoughts since leaving medical school in general, but even more so since the passing of Dr. Jing Mai and other physicians this year. This video style is a little bit different from my previous videos since it is entirely voice-over. But the message here is so important, you'll want to list...
Life AFTER TRANSPLANT | Survivor's Guilt, I thought the pain was gone
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Life AFTER TRANSPLANT | Survivor's Guilt, I thought the pain was gone
How I'm doing the 12-week year | Care to join me?
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How I'm doing the 12-week year | Care to join me? Hey y'all! We are finally in the LAST QUARTER OF THE YEAR!!! Can you believe it?!?! Well, me neither! This last quarter, I was inspired to do a 12-week year challenge inspired by Brian P. Moran's book! Comment down below what goals you have for the last quarter of this year!
Why it is important to forgive the medical system | Accused of DRUG-SEEKING
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Why I chose to forgive the docs who accused me of drug-seeking Last week, I talked about the REAL TRUTH about opioid use in patients with Sickle Cell Disease! Today, I am talking about why, despite all of the injustice I experienced in the hospital, I forgive those who accused me and denied me care! Learn WHY and HOW! WANNA CONTACT ME? Twitter: AlmostDrSalomon ( AlmostDrSalomon) Inst...
Productive Work with Me Session! | Getting work done as someone with a short attention span
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Productive Work with Me Session | Getting work done as someone with a short attention span Hey y'all! Need to get something done that you've been dreading? Then use me as a study or work partner to accompany you! We all have those times where sometimes just having another person with you can give you the boost you need to do what needs to get done! Let's encourage one another! Don't forget to a...
The REAL TRUTH about OPIOID use in patients with sickle cell disease
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The truth about opioid use in patients with sickle cell disease Hey, y'all! In this video I want I share factual information about narcotic and opioid use habits in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and what medical professionals tend to get wrong! Comment down below one thing you learned from this video, along with the pumpkin emoji! RESOURCES FOR THIS VIDEO czcams.com/video/krfcq5pF8u8/...
Why it hurts to be treated as a "second class" patient
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Why I used to wish I had cancer | The sad truth of a second class patient Hey, y’all! I know the title is a bit jarring, but this was a real feeling that I had for many years. The lack of adult sickle cell expertise and the flagrant discrimination I felt left me in a place of wishing I could exchange my diagnosis for another. Another diagnosis that people cared about, even if it didn’t mean any...
Day in the Life | Inspiring Meetings, To-Do Lists, Friends, and a Chill Evening
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Day in the Life | Inspiring Meetings, To-Do Lists, Friends, and a Chill Evening Hey y'all! Join me today as a get through post-transplant fatigue to attend an exciting meeting, tackle some items on my to-do list that I'd been putting off for some time, and also get work done with my awesome long-time friend! I also made these AMAZING sesame noodles from @SeonkyoungLongest, so definitely check o...
So many suffering, so little relief | How is SCD an orphan disease?
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So many suffering, so little relief | How is SCD an orphan disease?
28 Years of Living with Sickle Cell Disease | Pain, disappointment, cure
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28 Years of Living with Sickle Cell Disease | Pain, disappointment, cure
My year of becoming | How changing your identity leads to your best self
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My year of becoming | How changing your identity leads to your best self
Mindset reset | Medical Student Diaries
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Mindset reset | Medical Student Diaries
Why I Chose to get a STEM CELL TRANSPLANT | Christelle Salomon
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Why I Chose to get a STEM CELL TRANSPLANT | Christelle Salomon
I am leaving medical school | Hear me out
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I am leaving medical school | Hear me out
6 MONTHS AFTER MY STEM CELL TRANSPLANT!! | Update Part 2
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6 MONTHS AFTER MY STEM CELL TRANSPLANT!! | Update Part 2
What is life like now 6 MONTHS after my STEM CELL TRANSPLANT | Update Part 1
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What is life like now 6 MONTHS after my STEM CELL TRANSPLANT | Update Part 1
4th Adakveo Infusion | Journey to Transplant #throwbackseries
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4th Adakveo Infusion | Journey to Transplant #throwbackseries
Day in the Life | Fighting Post-Transplant Fatigue
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Day in the Life | Fighting Post-Transplant Fatigue
How is life After my STEM CELL TRANSPLANT??!! | Hot flashes, cook and chat, amazon package
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How is life After my STEM CELL TRANSPLANT??!! | Hot flashes, cook and chat, amazon package
Day in the Life | Exploring LA, optometry appointment // #throwbackseries
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Day in the Life | Exploring LA, optometry appointment // #throwbackseries
Third Adakveo Infusion | Real-time reaction #throwback
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Third Adakveo Infusion | Real-time reaction #throwback
Spend the Day with Me! | Stretching, BMT appointment, fun adventures // Post-transplant Journey
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Spend the Day with Me! | Stretching, BMT appointment, fun adventures // Post-transplant Journey
Chatty Update | Stopping my anti-rejection meds, hospital story, and cook with me
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Chatty Update | Stopping my anti-rejection meds, hospital story, and cook with me
First Update Since My Stem Cell Transplant | It's been a while...
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First Update Since My Stem Cell Transplant | It's been a while...
yes RACISM exsits in medicine.
Had my first adakveo infusion today
Amen ✝️🙏🏾
I’m having mine in two weeks
Good luck, Heather!!! Let me know how it goes! I'll be praying for all to go well 🙏🏾🤍
@@christellesalomon I’m home after 5 wks . Ill ended up being admitted back to the hospital a wi after being released and was there for another week with a stomach virus abd angry pancreas. The weakness and throwing up was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. It was hard
This is inspiring❤
I'm so happy to hear that!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Doc say i hv myleofibrosis, and the only cure is stem cell transplant... is it true? I am so scared of going thru stem cell tranplant... how was the procedure like and how u felt at that time?
I think if your myelofibrosis progresses to where you develop bone marrow failure or something more serious, transplant may be necessary. But I'm not a doctor and I know very little about myelofibrosis. I would recommend watching videos of people with your same condition to see how their journey has been! My transplant experience may be very different from yours. Overall, don't let the fear of transplant keep you from doing what is necessary to keep you healthy and alive. BMTinfonet.org has a lot of information about transplant and is a good place to start! How's your health now?
How are YOU?
Thank you so much for asking!! I had another roller coaster season at the end of 2023, but I've been much better the past few months! I'm trying to enjoy life more, including a new ice skating hobby that I've taken up! Just very grateful to God that I am still here!
Thank you so much for asking!! I had another roller coaster season at the end of 2023, but I've been much better the past few months! I'm trying to enjoy life more, including a new ice skating hobby that I've taken up! Just very grateful to God that I am still here!
How've you been the last 4 months?
Update: I’m feeling really really good the last two weeks. So grateful.
Wow, this touched my heart so much to hear that you've been feeling better! It's so important to celebrate even the little wins!!! I hope you continue to be well throughout this journey!
Im celebrating 10 months. I'm so glad yet very depressed and i don't know why. 😢
Todd, I hear you and empathize with you so much! I'm also experiencing this tension where I know I'm so grateful for my life post-transplant, but I'm also adjusting to the things I've lost and the things that are very different in this season that can make me feel so sad! Thankfully my transplant team also has a team of therapists and counselors if patients need it! Do you know if your transplant team/facility offers services or resources for patients navigating transplant and transplant recovery?
It’s amazing, The roller coaster of emotions. In just these last two weeks I’ve been been so happy to be getting better and loving life and ambitious etc but also sometimes have to really struggle to do anything! This chain is really a blessing. Yes I will talk to my team about it. You all are awesome.
I understand what you have been through, I am 10 months post stem cell transplant, and the changes your body experiences is very dramatic, highs and lows. When your hair starts to grow back and thicken, you realise the transition your body is making. Keep going your doing just fine ❤️
Thank you so much for the encouragement!! It really is a roller coaster ride but I definitely see a light at the end of the tunnel!! I hope things are going up for you as well!!
@@christellesalomon Your welcome, it’s certainly a long journey and the road to full recovery is some way off for me personally, I have symptoms of aching and painful joints, and itching flare ups all over my body, nobody said this was going to be easy, I was diagnosed with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma, in October 22, given 3 months to live without immediate medical intervention, 6 months of chemotherapy (R-Chop) certainly does take its toll on your body, I had my stem cell transplant in April 23, I am here today as a result, I am not out the woods but it’s PET CT scan today here in London. I wish you all the best on your recovery and carry on inspiring others.
God bless babbie. Man is strong. Man will prevail ❤ You are at the forefront.😊
I’m going to be 44 next February; it’s been 2 years since I have been contemplating to do the stem cell treatment. I want this more then anything. Congratulations and speedy recovery ❤
It is not too late to get a stem cell transplant! The kind of transplant I did was designed to be better suited for older transplant recipients! It is not exactly the same as stem cell transplants designed for children and teenagers! There is also gene therapy as well! You should def look into it and ask your doctors! Do you have access to an SCD center?
@@christellesalomon can i ask what SCD centre is about?
A sickle cell disease center is a clinic or part of a hospital where there are many SCD specialists! Usually there will be doctors and other health providers who are very knowledgeable about SCD treatment options, including transplant and gene therapy! I found that was the best place for me to get information about whether or not certain treatment options would be recommended (or not) for me!
@@christellesalomon thank you so much; extremely useful information I didn’t actually knew about.
@@aluna_m888 any time!!
If you are immunocompromised, this all makes sense.
Yes, I was still very immunocompromised at the time!
Did you get it done for multiple sclerosis?
No, I got it done for sickle cell disease!
This is encouragement. I'm going through the collection process to undergo 2 stem cell transplants
Sending you so much love and praying for successful transplants!! You are not in this alone! 🙏🏾
I pray you are okay in health right now! ❤
Thank you so much for your prayers! My health is definitely the best it's been!!
God bless you.
Amen! God bless you too 🙏🏾 ❤️
This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Keep going, that voice is needed.
Thank you for the encouragement, Kelli!!🙏🏾❤️
Was he a half or full match
Sorry for the late response! He was a full match!
Hello, My friend took it. The first one was fine. Then two weeks later she had another one then the terror started immediately. The nurses started panicking in the doctors office immediately ever they rushed her to the emergency room! She been in the hospital for a week now. Suffering from acute chest plus pneumonia. Severe chills and so much pain in her left leg. So they been giving her a blood transfusion. It’s been horrible. I really want to try alternative treatment. I’ve been watching this guy named Yahki awakened who has been helping cure the disease with changing your diet by letting go of animal products. Just eating healthy. Idk. Watching her suffer is killing my.
Dang, I'm so sorry to hear that your friend has such a bad reaction! I don't know much about alternative therapeutic options, but I know a well balanced diet and healthy eating is important for ppl with sickle cell!
Currently in PA school, I hope all goes well. My hope is that I’m graduating in 2025.
I am believing that all will go well! So excited for your journey to becoming a PA!
I'm so happy for you. My mother will be going in next week for her stem cell transplant. I pray it's a success story like yours. Many blessings!
I'm praying that your mom's stem cell transplant was a success as well!! Wishing her well during this recovery seaaon!!
Girl, congratulations to you 🎉 I hope you have a healthy, fun life from here on out.
Thank you!!!
Congratulations ❤I’m so happy for you.
Thank you, sis!!!
I'm sorry all that happened, God won't give you more than what you can't hold! You got this! I'm praying for you! Miss you❤
Amen! Thank you so much for the encouragement ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@TEMPO690 I didnt said it was fair or logic, I do believe the struggles can make us stronger than what we were before, she is sharing with us her experience and empower others that are going through the same and even if it's not the same. I believe she is strong, courageous and brave to go through that and share about it!
In my hospital bed day 5 of chemo rn, this put a smile on my face, thanks
So glad this can be an encouragement to you!! I hope you're feeling much better now!
Mine is in 5 days and I’m trying to learn if what it will be like. Sorry you go through this too
@@heatherscancerjourney Wanna contact me Heather?
@@heatherscancerjourney How are you doing now, Heather??
And @MeetBallsAndCheese how are you doing??
I started med school at 29, you are not too old. Very few people have a reason for becoming a doc as genuine as yours and your story shows incredible strength. I'm sure some admissions committee will see that. Best of luck.
Thank you for the encouragement!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Happy for you ❤ I'm going to start soon this my second time having cancer but this my first time having to do stem cell transplant hella nervous
Wow, you are a trooper!! I'm praying for a successful transplant and complete remission!! Let me know if you have any questions about the transplant process! Our journeys are probably going to be a little different, but we can still learn from each other!
Great video! New subbie here 🤗
Amazing!! Thanks for joining my CZcams family - so happy to have you here!!!
Blessings I’m so happy for you🫶🏻💞
Thank youu!!! ❤️🙏🏾
You are gonna make a great doctor. How are you a year later?
Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾 I'm doing a lot better now! Still experiencing challenges here and there, but it's really a world of a difference now!!
I am starting soon😞. Previously completely healthy, Only 19 years old. Fuck Covid. Wish you health and a long healthy life.
Thank you! Wishing your the best as well ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
How r u doing today
Congratulations love😘😘😘, Am happy for you. Just build your faith more in christ and he will see you through.❤❤❤❤❤
Amen!! Thank you so much, Maryam ❤️❤️😭😭
Waooo...I am a doctor, and I admire your strength...May the lord divinely strengthen you. May the lord open your heart and mind and give you the strength to complete your degree. May you be a testimony among your peers. May the lord heal you. May the lord keep you in the palm of his hands...May all things work together for your good. I am keeping you in my prayers!
amen!! thank you so much for your prayers!!
pray that you find peace in this journey
thank you so much, Darnell!
I am so glad to see that you look okay ! Prayers your way !
Hello! I came across your video while trying to learn more about sickle cell and pain management -- thank you so much for sharing. While I myself do not have sickle cell disease, I am currently involved with the Sickle Cell Clinic at work and have been trying to see how we can best go about fostering community and support among peers for youth living with sickle cell. I wanted to see if you would be interested in connecting, I'm sure there's a lot of valuable insight to be gained from your experience and passion.
Hi!!! So sorry for the late response! It's been a lot to juggle re-integrating back into a "normal" routine while still recovering from the transplant! I'm so grateful to hear that you work in an SCD clinic and are invested in learning how to best care for our community! I'd love to get in touch! Feel free to contact me through my socials or email associated with this channel!
You are amazing n what an amazing brother you have. Keep striving sis
He really is! Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏾
Tbh u have the mind to acheive all ur goals ! The courage to return to a goal is a rly big deal ! Hope u accomplish it all & more ! Youve already done so much like slayyyy
Thank you so much, Syd! Coming back to your messages are always so encouraging!!
Hope ur toes better ! & no i dont like watching those kinds of pimple popping/ingrown toenails vids but only cuz its jus not an interest. Wut i do thats weird is if im gonna get a procedure or sumone i know is, i will look up vids of the surgery to watch lmfao
LOL!! I do the same thing, so you're not alone 🤣🤣😭😭
Inspiring and so full of love. Want more likes? Check ƤＲＯ𝓂Ｏ𝕤ᗰ!!
Regarding the job, may I say ... in the middle of your research why not add session of self training regarding a skill you would love to learn ... it might even help. I so agree with you adding the Holy Spirit in every path !!! You rock
I love this idea!! Thank you for sharing! I'll definitely keep that with me moving forward!!
I know it comes from nowhere but you have beautiful hands, and skin complexion
Thank youuuu for your kind compliments 🥰🙏🏾❤️
I'm so happy for you that things are going your way.
Thank you, Lawal ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
What parts of my medical school application and post-transplant journeies do you want to see?
Will like to see your matriculation day! I'll also like to see the time the stem cells is IVed into you.
Yes as long as its not too much work wutever u share will be lovely :)
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I am praying my son is able to get this treatment. Your videos are very helpful. You are an inspiration to more people than you know.
I am so happy to hear that you have found my videos helpful! I hope that your son can get this procedure and soon you can share his journey!!
ive recently went through this again! its highly fustrating. im not at the point of forgiving them but i do understand that some might not understand our sickness...still working on forgivness in situations even beyond my sickle cell issue. great video.
It truly is frustrating on so many levels!! Even after I've forgiven them, there are times when I still get angry about all they put me through, so I feel you 100%! Healing from these traumatic experiences takes time, so be gracious with yourself!
Thank you for sharing. My day is on adakveo she says she don’t think it’s helping her
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope she's been able to try a different drug that actually makes a difference!
I am also an aspiring physician (second year med student) with SCD and I got so emotional when you started talking about being expected to be a normal functioning human when you and your body are going through so much. It's especially bad when you're fine in one second then sick the next, when you have to opt out of things because you're not exactly in pain yet but you feel like doing anything at all will trigger a crisis. Some of it isn't the easiest to explain. And in such a fast paced, tasking career path like medicine it sometimes feels like you can't take the time you need cause it'll leave you behind. I watched your "dropping out of med school" video and I'm glad you decided to put yourself and your values first. I wish you all the best throughout your recovery. God bless🤍
Yes to everything you said! We should connect to encourage each other! I don't know many other med students with SCD, so it's always encouraging and exciting when I meet someone!!
What do you do for work?