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@svezir

Hello to all. I am a 49 year old male that got liver transplant in MAYO, AZ. 25th of May this year. I had liver disorder (PSC) which is an auto-immune disease that affects and destroys the bile ducts inside the liver, which in turn, causes liver failure. I had the illness close to 15 years, but last 2 years it accelerated and last few months I had a lot of muscle wasting, unbelievable itching and no energy what so ever. I had 4 calls from December to May with no success and finally the 5th one was it. I stayed in ICU 1 day and 4 days in normal room and was discharged from hospital in 5 days. It was a surprise for me. Just last week I was also discharged from clinic follow ups in 1 month and now I will get blood works done once a week from a lab and send them in. I feel great and thank god there were not any complications afterwords. Can not say enough about the doctors, pre-op team, operation team and the post-op staff. My advice to people that are waiting is that just do exactly what they say before and after the transplant and hopefully everything will be great.

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Congratulations! Many blessings to you.
JoDee

@svezir Congrats! Thank you for sharing your successful outcome. Nothing like a happing ending!

@svezir, I want to extend a sincere welcome to Mayo Connect.
Congratulations on receiving your transplant. May 25 will forever be a special day in your life!

PSC is an ugly disease. I know, I transplanted for PSC in 2009 at Mayo Rochester. Like you I was stable for years, then the overwhelming symptoms developed. That must have been disappointing and frustrating for you to have 4 false alarms until you received your new liver on the 5th call. And now that is all behind you and sounds as if you are recovering well. Your muscle strength and endurance will return, so be patient.

How are you adjusting to being at home?