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What was your experience returning to work post liver transplant?
Transplants | Last Active: Mar 23, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
@erikaclark, @jackie421blfdgurl -
I always find it amazing how alike/different each of us is!
I used to teach, too. I decided to take an early retirement because of my pre-transplant symptoms in combination with a difficult school environment. I was near retirement age, anyway and my husband had already retired.
I did meet a woman who went back to teaching in 1st grade after her liver transplant in a neighboring district (small local school) and she did very well. I read not to long ago that she had retired, so I know that she successfully taught for at least 12 years after her liver transplant.
@erikaclark, What is the opinion of your transplant team? I imagine that they will remind you of the reason for getting transplant - to live a normal life and to do the things you enjoy. Have you mentioned this to them?
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Thank you for your response! My team has encouraged me to go back when I feel well enough but have agreed an older grade level may be best. Like you said, the goal is return to a normal life. Your post has offered me some encouragement and I very much appreciate it.