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What is the probability of receiving a liver transplant?
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I didn’t realize the length of recovery which wasn’t as long as I was told I went back to work after 6 months as a plumber and felt great to be able to function again . I had to learn how to walk twice and at 64 wasn’t expecting that but it motivated me even further. My biggest concern for anyone getting a transplant make sure you have a advocate that has power of attorney that is 100% behind you, unfortunately my whole family failed me even my kids but my fiancé was and her family too . I was near death so everything was given to her in case because I was in extremely bad shape. After my surgery I had a stroke, seizure, brain bleed, collapsed lungs, and a coma for a few days,make sure all paperwork is in order is my advice, my surgery was 13 hours which isn’t normal, anyone that can deal with the magnitude of this I give great credit to , praise all your doctors and nurses especially any chance you get because I was in ICU for 6 months, To this day I’m amazed how they do it
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That is quite a journey !! Wow I am six years out from my transplant - i am so thankful to my donors family for this gift of life. I have had some very small pity partys ( addional surgeries due to bile duct issues) but very short I am so thankful.
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@pgruetz, You have been on quite a journey. And in spite if all if the complications you were made it to this day! I must commend you and I admire your strength and determination.
I think that your suggestion for everyone to get their legal affairs in order by someone that you can 100% trust is extremely important. And, if I might add, - don't put it off.
My husband was /is my advocate, and he was faced with some very difficult decisions. Fotrunately, he is a good planner and we had arranged everything and communicated about everything before my own condition deteriorated.
I want you to know, that your story is going to be seen by someone, who needs to know that all things are possible. If you are comfortable to share, How long after your transplant was the stroke, seizure, lung collapse? Was yout liver transplant team part of this episode?