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Are there any other pre-liver transplant caregivers out there?
Transplants | Last Active: Jul 29, 2018 | Replies (195)Comment receiving replies
Caregiver is a difficult job! Make sure to give yourself some "me" time with friends, soaking bath or reading a book. You have to go through EVERYTHING your husband is going through, PLUS you are responsible for all of the medications, you have have to learn new terminology, you have to talk to the doctors, you have to be the advocate, the list goes on and on. Keep reaching out to find a caregiver buddy to lean on when you need it! You're doing a great job!
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@newlifesociety I am still looking for my caregiver buddy. I am going to ask a woman I know out for coffee or supper this week!
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@newlifesociety, Thank you for sharing these good suggestions!
I want to add: As a caregiver, you will be taught and coached right along with your patient recipient about each detail that you will need to know. When I had my transplant, the transplant nurses taught us in the hospital as I recovered. It was a very complete and organized pre-discharge process. Then after discharge, we were assigned a post transplant nurse, who prepared us for a return to our home. I don't know if all transplant programs are this well organized. I transplanted at Mayo Rochester
Rosemary