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Is it possible to carry the characteristics of a living donor?

Transplants | Last Active: May 21, 2023 | Replies (23)
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@edb1123

I had a bone marrow transplant in 2020 when I was 60 and have wondered this also. My donor was an unrelated 20-something year old woman, so does that mean I am more like her now? 😊 I haven’t been able to contact her but would love to know more about this topic.

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sec1205 | @sec1205 | May 21, 2023

@edb1123
I find the topic fascinating. Science hasn't caught up to the question that I know of but if they can clone a sheep???
I've read on google, 😉 things about kidney tx people taking on the characteristics but nothing so far as regards liver tx. My sister/donor and I were not close growing up but are now. I'm in awe of her gift to me and become very emotional around her. She's a quiet person so I've become so as well. I like peace & quiet and calm surroundings. I'm at odds with the physical part too. I was a very active hiker but can't seem to motivate myself to climb mtns. Being only 5 months post tx it coukd be stamina but she hated hiking. So there's that too.
Do you have energy like a 20 year old? Does bone marrow "replace/regenerate " like the liver? Hmm

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