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I'm a 1994 liver transplant survivor! This sounds strange but is true. I couldn't touch or eat chicken but could eat turkey. The feel/texture of it would literally make me gag. Rich always had to cook it if he wanted it. NOW, I can't get enough! Doesn't bother me in the least. This has been since the transplant. Another thing, beer. Right after I was released from the hospital (in & out in 5 days!) I started craving beer. I wasn't a beer drinker prior. I still occasionally crave a cold beer in a glass of ice. Just one and the craving is gone. I am by no means a drinker. Hair! I have great hair since the transplant! Finally, and this is the funny one, I'm obsessed with motorcycles. Since the transplant it's like I search them out! I've never been on one, had no interest whatsoever in them. My family & friends think this is hilarious. I'm an almost 60 year old overweight teacher whose biggest adventure has been traveling to visit my sister & brother. My retirement goal is to buy a Spyder & travel with my husband!! I've always wished to visit with my donor's family about these things! So thankul for them every day!
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Hi ROSEMARY,IT'S "EMMETT"
LIVER TRANS.AUG.2016, DO U REMEMBER ME?I'M DOING OKAY AS FAR AS BLOOD,ORGAN FUNCTIONS.BUT I HAVE 3HERNIAS TO FIX WHEN THE "HARVONI"REGIMENT ENDS IN APRIL,IT WORKED!NO SIGNS OF ""HEP-C""THANKS FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE SCARY BEGINNING
@swordfish, O My goodness , Emmett. I do remember you.
I have had you on my mind and was really worried about you because I have not heard from you. Hurray for the blood and the organ functions 🙂 All of us transplant recipients are cheering because of this great news. I am so happy for you that you are making positive progress. Now you are ready for some 'touch ups'.
Emmitt, now that you have made it past your early problems, I urge you to keep taking good care of you.
I'll bet that if you read thru some of these transplant discussions that probably might have a few things to share sometime. If I have not already sent you this one, I suggest that you look at this. It has ideas that other recipients have shared about how they stay healthy after their transplant. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-life-after-your-transplant/
Emmett Keep in touch! We transplant recipients can all support and learn from each other.
Rosemary
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@maryallard, I would like to send you a big Welcome to Connect. Its is always a thrill for me to meet another fellow transplant recipient! Thank you for sharing your experiences after your transplant. I really had a good chuckle at envisioning you going down the road on your Spyder. You, see, I'm a retired teacher, too; but that is not in my retirement plans. How soon will you be able to make this dream a reality?
1994. Wow, that is amazing to a 'youngster' like me at 7+ years. Congratulations (for lack of a better word). I 'll bet that medical advancements have come a long way since you had your transplant. It is amazing that we are alive.
I invite you to look at some of the other transplant discussions and to share some of your insights.
I suggest these two for example. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/celebrate-your-transplant-blessings/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-life-after-your-transplant/
And there is an especially heartfelt discussion by a donor family member that might interest you.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-without-you/
Rosemary