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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!