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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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I have a lot of energy and still enjoy golfing and pickleball. Not sure about the stamina though - definitely not like a 20-something! Her donor cells have been engrafted into mine and I am producing new cells, so I think it’s a mixture. I’m just very thankful to her for giving me a second chance at life!