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Anyone had a problem with scar tissue post liver transplant?

Posted by ltek128 @ltek128, Sep 9, 2022

Hi , I would like to ask if anyone has had a problem with scar tissue post liver transplant? I had a liver transplant 6/3/22 at Mt. Sinai in NYC. Following surgery I had quite a bit of ascites draining from the incision then developed a surgical site incision and developed a seroma. The seroma was drained and now the incision has healed very unsightly with pulling on the right hand side. Surgeon has referred me to see a plastic surgeon for a scar revision which I’m seeing next week.
My hepatologist told me no surgery for a year! Anyone have similar experiences?
Thanks

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arqui02000 | @arqui02000 | Oct 2, 2022

I have 30 months of liver transplantation, everything was fine until 6 months ago when they let me know that my liver started cirrhosis again, probably due to portal hypertension, I felt somewhat depressed but today I am still fighting and following my doctor's directions . All the descriptions of symptoms post transplant seem to be the same, what I do advise is to be patient, follow the doctor's directions and keep your mind very busy with other activities.

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myfablife | @myfablife | Oct 2, 2022

Hi, Oh no, I had portal hypertension also and i am almost 2years LT . I am so sorry that u are having this. Did your labs change or were u starting to have symptoms. Have they put u on any meds what has Dr said . Sorry for asking so many questions.
Hang in there and I hope all is going to good news..💚

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arqui02000 | @arqui02000 | Oct 3, 2022
In reply to @myfablife "Hi, Oh no, I had portal hypertension also and i am almost 2years LT . I..." + (show)
@myfablife

Hi, Oh no, I had portal hypertension also and i am almost 2years LT . I am so sorry that u are having this. Did your labs change or were u starting to have symptoms. Have they put u on any meds what has Dr said . Sorry for asking so many questions.
Hang in there and I hope all is going to good news..💚

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thank you for your responding my liver levels are normal and symptoms not yet and yes the put me into NADODOL anyway what are the your portal hypertension symptoms? and I also had 2 1/2 years LT did the doctor resolve your Portal Hypertension?

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myfablife | @myfablife | Oct 3, 2022

Welcome, I was on the same med as you for my portal hypertension pre LT. Right now I am doing great. How did the Drs. know that your liver was getting cirrhosis again! I did not realize that could happen again. My labs have been normal thus far. The only meds I take now is 2 immunosuppressant’s.
I hope everything goes well w/u I know that was a little upsetting for u to hear. Stay positive!!

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wonton | @wonton | Feb 18, 2023
In reply to @liver2007 "Overtime it will fade. I’m 15 years out from liver transplant. The scar is huge and..." + (show)
@liver2007

Overtime it will fade. I’m 15 years out from liver transplant. The scar is huge and has a few pits in it. But I love it! It tells a part of my life story. Something that I had to fight and overcome. And now, I live ! You’ll get used to it and it tells your story too. Enjoy your life!!

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Scars are tattoos with better stories!

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Feb 19, 2023
In reply to @wonton "Scars are tattoos with better stories!" + (show)
@wonton

Scars are tattoos with better stories!

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@wonton, Welcome to Connect.
I have seen that statement before, and it is a good way to think of our scars! Thanks for sharing a positive note.

Please, Wonton, will you tell us how you came upon that saying? Are you a transplant recipient? Which organ did you receive? How are you doing? How long ago?

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