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What to expect going into a transplant consult?

Transplants | Last Active: Jan 17 1:22pm | Replies (24)

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@rickherman

I hope your process is going well. I am three and a half years post transplant and I am grateful for every day. Be prepared for emotional ups and downs while you are waiting for your transplant. For me when I got the phone call that they had a liver for me it was a combination of excitement and fear as we drove to the hospital. Follow the post transplant instructions your get from your care team and don't be afraid to call them if you have any questions or need some reassurance about anything that is going on. My recovery when really well and I was back driving truck at 10 weeks which amazed my doctors but they said they saw no reason I couldn't. I was surprised because I was expecting to be out 5 to 6 months. I have had a few bumps along the road but I will happily take because that means I'm still around to practice my new hobby of spoiling Grandchildren, 3 of which have been born since my transplant which I consider the biggest blessing of all.

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Your story is encouraging and inspiring!
Thank you for sharing this.
I am 16 years post transplant having received a liver and kidney in 2008:)
Like you, everyday I wake up with gratitude and hope. To live life this way is in and of itself, THE BIGGEST BLESSING of all. God is amazing.