How has your recovery from your organ transplant been?

@peter55 congratulations on nearly a year post-transplant! My liver transplant was 3 years ago and I’m doing well. I had acute non alcohol liver disease that is thought to be autoimmune. My transplant happened within the same year of diagnosis as I was suddenly very sick.

I have found year 3 to be positive as the more time that passes when you feel well the better. I began returning to work (I am in my 50s and am a clinical social worker) about a year post transplant, gradually. The problem with year 3 for me is I feel that the medicines I must take are taking their toll- mostly related to blood sugar, some weight gain, and persistent back pain which stems from a fall I had when I was very sick.

In all I found year 3 to be less invigorating and filled with the relief of being well again and finding my energy again. All is still well but I feel like I’ve been in a bit of a slog. I’m hopeful that the coming year will feel less sloggy! I am grateful to be alive and well and plan to try some new things this year to support my wellness.

I have noted that the trauma of being sick, hospitalized a lot, feeling scared and out of control is fading. When I was sick I thought I’d never return to stupid worries like not having enough time to do x y and z, worrying over small interactions…but my small worries have returned and this is actually a beautiful thing!