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@myfablife

Hi Katebw,
1 yr. after my TP I had to have abdominal wall reconstruction due to several upper hernias which was quite painful but in the end worth it. Had acute liver rejection end of 2022 which made me feel sick, had to be put on steroids “yuk” and had to up my immuno meds. felt like TP all over again. but doing better. End of 2022 I fell dislocated /shattered my shoulder and broke my arm well that sent my body into a tail spin and got really sick for almost 3weeks.
My best days when I was feeling really good was exercising, working in my yard, my 🌸 flowers 🌺 and loving on my rescue pup. Most of all loving each and every moment of life. The greatest gift was my donor family and a second chance at life😊💚🌼 I will never take life for granted. I hope u r living your best life to.

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@myfablife oh the hard parts! I’m sorry you’ve had these struggles and am glad for your good times too. I relate to being appreciative of life, I feel that too (15 ish months post liver transplant). I’ve made a strong point to be with my friends and family more than ever and I’ve visited far afield friends whom I’d not seen since pre Covid. I have so far had a smooth ride with only one hospitalization (stomach flu and dehydration) in May. I sometimes have low days/weeks where my stomach is upset, or I feel tired. I have to remind myself to slow down. I often complain when this happens and dismiss my gratitude. And then return to it. Pre-transplant I had a large hematoma in my hip- not from a fall just my body out of whack. And then I had a terrible fall due to hepatic encephalopathy resulting in a compression fracture of my lower spine. As a result I have significant back pain and some leg/feet numbness. But it’s manageable and improving. I am most grateful that my mom, now 86, did not lose a child of hers, and now as she’s struggling more, I am here and very able to support her. Same with my 22 year old daughter who lost her dad at age 8 and did not have to lose her mom as she’s entering young adulthood. I cling to these things if ever I’m bothered by symptoms, but I reserve the right to complain nonetheless!