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The fact you are considering or getting a liver transplant is much better than getting a lung transplant with less complications and a better prognosis. Ask what medications you will be required to take for the rest of your life and their side effects. Will you be a diabetic (Type 2)? Ask for an outlook on the likelihood of it occurring again.
After you get it try and stay positive and avoid slipping into depression, I did (lung transplant) and it has consumed my thoughts rather than enjoying my second chance.
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@melbourneaussie69, I am sorry to read that you are struggling to enjoy your second chance life. I am also aware that other transplant members have dealt with varying levels of depression post transplant. One thing that I don't know is whether the inclination to depression was present prior to the transplant. And the same thinking applies to diabetes, because I am just a patient with an organ transplant with no medical expertise.
I must commend you for your positive message to @lynjoy2 and all of our transplant members to "Try and stay positive." I believe that is the key to daily life and future living.
How is the transplanted lung doing? Are you still in contact with the transplant team? Are you able to, (in spite of your depression) able to return to any activities that you enjoy? What is a positive that you might look forward to today?
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I am already a type 2 diabetic. Does that affect anything? I’m trying really hard to stay positive at least until I see the Dr. I feel sad you are so depressed. I suffer from depression too. Thankfully I have a great psychiatrist who has me on medication that helps.
Take care and I wish you the best.