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Pre-liver transplant: Pain behind sternum left and down side

Posted by Curses @kmlowe, Oct 23 9:03am

Hi there
I tend to have persistent pressure under the rib cage on the left, and ignore it as nothing’s been identified. Since Saturday the discomfort has worsened and has moved down my left side, accompanied by worsening nausea. I’ve not contacted my nurse coordinator yet, as I keep expecting this to stop - but it’s not, and I don’t want to be over-dramatic.

Any thoughts? Doesn’t seem to be accompanied by ascites or fluid retention (no swelling or weight gain).

Thanks for your insight!

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mbartonsf | @mbartonsf | Oct 28 1:49pm
In reply to @kmlowe "@footballmum What a lovely, thoughtful, educational, and articulate response. You know how I feel and reminded..." + (show)
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@footballmum
What a lovely, thoughtful, educational, and articulate response. You know how I feel and reminded me so of the complexity of people and what we do (inclusive of everyone at Mayo - I even love the cafeteria staff!)

I want you also to know that you are one of the people I consider constant, with caring, in-depth replies to posts that are more complex they appear in the words.

On a final note, and knowing how awful I feel about being misconstrued - I received MY gift yesterday morning, and recovering at Mayo Clinic Phoenix, currently in the ICU (soon to be moved to the transplant ward).

Thank you for you my fellow experiencer and share of life.

Kelly

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@kmlowe WOW, Kelly! That’s so wonderful!! I am so glad for you!! May you have a speedy and complete recovery! Wishing you all the best!

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Curses | @kmlowe | Oct 30 8:57am

Thank you - still stunned. I may be released today, and will definitely try to make the call today. What a whirlwind!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 8 2:28pm
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Thank you - still stunned. I may be released today, and will definitely try to make the call today. What a whirlwind!

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@kmlowe, checking in. How are you doing? Any update on the new liver?

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Curses | @kmlowe | Nov 8 3:31pm

Wow, Colleen, thanks for reaching out. I am doing FANTASTIC - two weeks out from surgery, on a rapid, positive, healing trajectory so far! Was a bit surprised/taken aback by a needed insulin regimen, but was aware of diabetes and hypoglycemia concerns due to the prednisone and tacr regimen. Now I’m in the groove with that and, hopefully will be done with insulin early next week, as I drop off the prednisone.

The world and life and Mayo are amazing, and I am a very grateful recipient of this awesome blending of science and magic!

Cheers!

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