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Transplant Caregiver Advice: Got Tips to Share?
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My husband is 7 months out from a liver and double lung transplant. There is so much emotion and guilt that I feel as his caregiver.
He had major complications and needed a trach, feeding tube and had icu delirium.
He had to learn how to eat, sit, walk, etc
He had the trach and feeding tube removed before discharge from rehab.
He is doing well with exception of tiredness, some anxiety and depression.
I retired from my nursing career recently and just feel burned out
Anyone else experiencing this?
He is doing pretty well at home
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@npoynter23 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! This is a great place for you, especially in these difficult times. I must say, I admire you for what you have done! You are one strong woman! And, also as a nurse, I know it wasn’t easy. Did you have any help during this time? Any help now?
You’ll need to wait a day or so for members to chime in and let you know what worked for them. So, let me ask you a question. If you could think of one thing you would like to do for yourself, what would it be? Who would be available for your husband? Just think of all your options and make a plan! Let me know!