Any success stories anyone can share? I'm pre-transplant.

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.

I thought the same thing. I actually cried and grieved over my donor on the operating table just before anesthesia. I was refusing my transplant offer for the same reasons as you are feeling. I was persuaded, actually begged by my family and doctors to accept that gift of life. I feel a very close connection to my donor. She is my hero and at some moment as she lived her life she thought of me and agreed to be an organ donor. I believe your donor and you are destined. The liver you will be offered IS meant for YOU and only you. I am coming up on my first year. I feel great and am used to the adjustments I needed to make. I take my meds in the morning and at night, eat fairly clean and am very active. Every time I have a milestone or a great moment to celebrate, it's like an encore for my hero's life too. God Bless and I'll start praying for you!!

Update: I used your encouragement to keep going and made an appt to go back to the Mayo in AZ. It's been six years since I had to leave for insurance issues. I got a call yesterday that my favorite hep doctor had a cancellation on Monday next week so I'll be heading to see him in less than a week. Feeling hopeful.