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@rosemarya

@azkellyw, I'm sending a virtual hug to you!
You are absolutely justified in searching for success stories specific to liver transplant patients. They are actually sprinkled throughout all of the transplant discussions becaus we all shae so many pre/post transplant concerns. So none of us is ever alone.
Now as for success stories with liver transplant - I am approaching 16 years since my liver and kidney transplant in 2009 at Mayo in Rochester. Does that qualify as a success story? I can say that my journey was/is worth it. My transplant team and my local PCP are always available and ready to provide any extra care that might be needed. I am still being monitored by my transplant team even though I am nearly 800 miles away.

Here are some success stories. I hope they life you up:
- Snapshots of hope: Life on the other side of transplant.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/snapshots-of-hope-life-on-the-other-side-of-transplant/
- Organ Donation and Transplant: What is Your story?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/organ-donation-and-transplant-what-is-your-story/
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@azkellyw, As you can see from these success photos and stories, each of us has a unique life story. I can certainly understand your current apprehension because I had the same concern. I did, however, say that to my transplant surgeon once, and she was able to put "my" situation into perspective for me.
Have you ever discussed your apprehension with your surgeon or team?

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Yes, this help a lot. I have other apprehensions like others are more in need of the organ than I am because they might have kids, or an executive at a corporation or run their own business. I'm getting better at removing these thoughts from my mind. I've been learning Mindfulness without the yoga (missing four discs from my lumbar and a pinched nerve in my neck both waiting for my platelets to go up) but I think that Mindfulness is a little more difficult for my with the HE and anxiety I've had since I was born. I keep trying and adult coloring is a good distraction. My psychiatrist said there were just as many unworthy recipients as there are good ones and I need to focus on me and my health. This is such a long journey.