I am 10 years post transplant, and in the early post transplant period, I immediately felt a deeper sense of awareness of the little things that I observed around me. It was like my entire body and mind and emotions were reprogrammed or reset. (I know that sounds crazy to my friends, I think you will understand what I mean). I cried easily and often, too. I suspect that the medications did play a part in my emotional extremes, however, even now I will experience tears at the most unexpected times.
I have a deep gratitude for my deceased donor who gave me his organs and restored my life. He is part of me and I do not know who he is. Without expecting anything in return, he gave me, a total stranger, something that modern medicine could not provide. It is because of him that I continue to shed tears of gratitude.