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At home with my new liver transplant
Coming home after an organ transplant is one of my fondest memories! However, sometimes being at home might seem a bit overwhelming. I remember the fear of being away from the secure environment and immediate care that my transplant team provided. Even though, I was a phone call away from my team, I would have welcomed the opportunity of talking to someone who was a recipient. So, I begin this discussion. Congratulations on your life saving transplant! You are not alone. Welcome.
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Good morning, @swordfish. Once again, Congratulations on your new liver transplant! I got your message this morning. I hope that you have had a reply from your doctor and that all is going well for you. Sometimes little bumps occur as we continue the healing process, and as our body adjusts to our new medications. Rosemary
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1 ReactionWhat a great topic to start @rosemarya - coming home after an organ transplant.
@coastalgirl @dglass4040 @bsox1901 @muskiemama @magrand48 @sandras @wmoser2613 please join me in welcoming @swordfish, our newest Connect member who just got a liver transplant earlier this month.
THANKYOU ALL,WOW UNBELIEVABLE . I'VE BEEN TRYING TO REACH OTHERS I'M NOT REAL HIP ON THIS PH.YETHa .YES SO THIS HAS BEEN A BEAR OF A JOURNEY FOR ME,7MNTHS OF PARACENTESIS 1X@WK! I ALSO HAVE AN UMBILLICAL HERNIA,N AN INGUINAL HERNIA TO B FIXED LATER.BEEN A ROUGH FEW DAYS,TONITE I WENT TO BLOW MY NOSE N FLUIDS JUST POURED OUT OF MY STAPLES!OH MAN . I'LL CALL THE DR.AGAIN TMRRW,HAV SOME REDNESS TOO.
@swordfish I am happy that you have found this discussion. It sounds like you are experiencing some bumps on your path to healing. This has all got to be unpleasant now when the thing you most desire is to heal and move forward. Be patient, and try to rest and not over do activities. Is your doctor nearby? I hope you will begin to feel better soon. Later on, when you feel up to it, would you be comfortable to share some of your story? Now that you are one of us (recipients) you are in the position to help others!...But right now, you have to focus on you. Rosemary
Hi ROSEMARY,I TRIED TO RESPOND TO U YESTRDAY,UNFORTUNATELY I HAD TO COME TO<br>ER! I WAS SEEING SIGNS,FEELING it, HAV 101 FEVER BAD ABDOMINAL PAIN N WAS<br>LEAKING FLUIDS FROM STAPLES.I FEEL SAFER IN HERE, MAY BE HERE ANOTHER<br>NITE,WAITING ON DR. & CATSCAN,ULTRA SOUND RESULTS, THANKS FOR CHECKING ON ME<br>
@swordfish, I am happy that you are being cared for at the ER. I know that it is not fun for you. You are exactly where you need to be right now for your complications. Try to stay calm and relax. Hopefully, soon the doctor will visit and announce a treatment for you. I want to hear from you about how you are doing. Hope you begin to feel better soon. Rosemary
I'M TRYING NOT TO SCREAM OUT,THIS SO PAINFUL,WILL BE IN TOUCH,THNKS
O my goodness. Is someone there with you? Is anyone aware of the pain? This should not be happening!
I am sending my prayers, if that's ok. And I an reaching out my hand for you to squeeze if that helps.
I am just checking in to see if you are getting your needs addressed. Do not hesitate to reach out for help. Hopefully you have been able to get this addressed by now but wanted you to know you are not alone.
THANKU FOR YOUR CONCERNS,THE DR.CAME TO C ME"TORTURE"ME,HAD TO PULL A FEW STAPLES N INSERT,DIG IN THE SITE OF INFCTN,OMG!HA.BUT HE SAIS KIDNYS R FUNCTIONG okay,NO ABSESS VISIBLE WILL HAV THE INCISION CULTURES DIAGNOSED.NOW I HAVNT BEEN ABLE TO EAT FOR 2-3 DAYS! JUST ENSURE,YOGURT.SO I'M INPATIENT TONIGHT, C WHAT TMRRW BRINGS, THANKS AGAIN N I WILL BE SPEAKING WTH SOME OF MY SURGEONS TRX TO BE,WHEN I FEEL BETTER