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Liver transplant - Let's support each other

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@mostlybill I am definitely not the same person post transplant. As you mentioned a myriad of small things add up to different obstacles in every day life. I also seem to be living in a "drugged" state. My tastes for certain foods has changed dramatically. I live day to day not thinking much about tomorrow. I am not depressed but seem to be melancholy. I cant think that my experience is due to medication as I only take 1mg tacrolimus every 12 hours. I am optimistic though that as time goes on I will begin to bounce back. Right now I'm just grateful that I'm healthy and still here to enjoy life with my family.

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I understand melancholy. I have been pushing hard through the fog to reclaim myself. I worry about kidney health and blood pressure. It seems to me that the stronger I get physically, the more mental strength I gain. Someone suggested that I challenge my self by adding one new activity every day--simple things like sweeping the floor, getting the mail, cooking. Now I can walk 2 miles carrying 5lbs in each hand and not pant going up the hills. It is tedious, rebuilding what you had only weeks or months ago, but for my mental state it is necessary. It is great that you are optimistic, that takes you far. Best wishes.