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Liver and Liver & Kidney Transplant Support Meeting
Event Date: December 26, 2023 | 11:00am - 12:00pm ET
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Hi! You are certainly on a life restoring journey! I wish you well & pray you are connected with your church & friends & family!
Walking begins maybe 2 nd day or 3rd. I held a pillow to my incision area & walked the halls. When I got home I also was told to walk 10 - 20 minutes a day. Boring, unless someone was encouraging me. I walked a big circle in my driveway as I was still in pjs & house coat!
The support system I had was developed by a good friend & retired nurse. She was the boss— my lifeline. She had someone calling me every morning & night while I awaited a transplant. I couldn’t drive for a long time but she had transportation lined up if needed. I lived alone & my kids lived an hour or more away from me.
In the hospital the nurse gave me a thick binder & told me I would not be released till I knew everything in that binder. So when I went home I knew all my meds- something we should know anyway. I was diabetic for awhile & had a nurse friend that helped.
So, get yourself a leader of a support group unless you have a spouse or family ready to support & spend time with you!! Know your meds! Know how to care for yourself. And did I mention a support group? I’m 23 years out. My original doc has retired. I loved him!! The staff at Froedtert is excellent!!! You are in good hands.
If you aren’t connected to a church, find one. You will die sooner if you need a transplant & don’t get it. You will find solace, comfort & even joy when connected with Jesus!! You may even experience an amazing event/experience!!!
God bless you!!
Oh, ask Froedtert if they have a support group.