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Liver transplant - Let's support each other

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@mostlybill

Thanks for your thoughts. I think the tough part is that we need to come to terms with side effects, they will never go away. As I grow stronger I will be adding yoga to my weekly activities. This was a great help to me with relaxation pre-transplant. Daily walks help as well. I am also eager to resume social activities. See more of friends, grandchildren, and my wife and fewer doctors!

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Nov 11, 2019

I have a 6 yr old granddaughter, and I am 10 years post transplant. She know that grandma doesn't lip kiss, and she doesn't mess with my food or water glass. And she has always loved to use my hand sanitizer which she calls hanitizer.
Yes, as you gradually increase your activity, you see good results. My husband and I were able to resume hiking in Great Smokeys at 6 months post surgery with approval from my team, at a slower pace and less rugged trail.

Have you seen this? The Mayo transplant staff took one of the transplant discussions and made this handy list: Top Transplant Hacks: Patients Share Their Best Tips and Tricks. It might have some helpful tips for when you resume tour social activities.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/newsfeed-post/top-transplant-hacks-patients-share-their-best-tips-and-tricks/

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