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Liver transplant - Let's support each other
Transplants | Last Active: Dec 15, 2024 | Replies (1623)Comment receiving replies
Hi, @jinja320! Welcome to Connect. I am happy to meet you and excited to be the first one to say "Hello" to another liver and kidney recipient!
I am a liver and kidney transplant recipient. I got both organs in a simultaneous transplant surgery in 2009 from an anonymous deceased donor. I had Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and I was 60. I read that you were 17 for your 1st transplant. I must say that you are an inspiration to me - because you are willing to share your story which gives hope to others who are undergoing their own transplant journey.
@jinja320, As a member on Connect, you are able to join into any discussion, anytime with a comment or a question, or an emotion (Like, Helpful, Hug) You mentioned a 3 year anniversary coming soon. Here is a group that I thought to share with you.
- Happy "Transplantiversary"!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/happy-transplantiversary/
Did you have a living or deceased donor(s)?
Are you comfortable to share a little about the reason for the 2nd transplant?
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Thank you for the Welcome!
My first surgey was done by a living donor. My father gave me a piece of his liver and i was blessed that have that for 20 years. My second surgery i got both Liver and and Kidney from a cousin of who passed away. It was a true miracle how fast the second surgery happened. With in a week or two of being told I needed a transplant I got a call one day that my cousin's parents wanted to donate to me.
I was also diagnosed with PSC. Its wonderful to meet someone else with the same diagnosis. I'm glad things have been working well for you. I pray it continues.
Jinja