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Transplants | Last Active: May 21, 2023 | Replies (197)
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@wildcat I was not even told Sex and Age. And have sent a letter but have heard nothing. I think for me i was very moved by a television special i saw where a donor family met the recepiant of there loved ones Heart. I also received a Heart so it hit home. The wish of the donor family was to actually hear there loved onces heart again so they were set up with a stethoscope and there was not a dry eye in the house including mine. I keep hoping but know i may never hear. And actually the tv show meeting was 7 years after transplant so it may take a while. Im currently 1.5 years post.
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@danab I think you are right that it may take more time. I am nearly 9 years post transplant and now I know quite a lot about my donor and her family. I met her father and we maintain contact. However, I did not hear from them until 3 years following my transplant. I realize and respect that some families may never be ready to meet the recipients. I still have only met her father, as the rest of the family prefers to keep a greater distance. That is okay with me.