Im Dan, I had a split liver transplant in august 2015 aged 19, for seronegative hepatitis. The smaller half of my liver went to a little baby boy, around 18 months old! Since my transplant I have returned to live a normal healthy life, Im actually fitter than I have ever been, and really enjoying eating healthily, and being alcohol free! I had all the usual symptoms, Jaundice, acities, Fatigue, nausea and complete loss of appetite. Im more than happy to answer questions for recently diagnosed or post transplant people.
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Hi, what an encouraging, positive story. Thanks. I guess you.re not allowed to know how the little boy is doing?. Think I,d find that frustrating but that,s just me! Congratulations and best wishes for the future. anne.
Thank you! All thanks to our amazing donor and thier family! I have asked and the last I heard he was doing very well! Would be nice to meet him one day! You too! Take care
Good for you Dan. You're in good company here, there are many of us post transplant on this site. But you're the first split transplant I've bumped into on here. I had mine a couple of years ago, cause unknown. Doing really well and like you healthier and fitter than ever.
Thank you, oh really I didn't think it was that uncommon! You have to have a tube in place for 3-4 months but that's the only difference! So glad to hear your doing well! Keep it up
Yeah I didn't realise they were uncommon! I didn't have any problems that a normal transplant patient doesn't have! Fortunately I was still in hospital when I got the call so I didnt wait long. Keep yourself busy and make plans to do things! Also if you have the option to personalise a certain ringtone for a contact, put the Hospital with a different tone! That way you won't jump every time somebody calls you! Hope everything goes well! Good luck!
Hi,
Welcome to the site and thanks for sharing your wonderfully positive story!
I don't think anyone's had one and not had a few problems glad to hear your doing well! You too!
Hi Dan beautiful story, my husband has chirrosis but he doesnt have hepatitis and has not drink a lot, the Doctors havent told him why. I would like to know if the operation You had is possible for someone with chirrosis, he is 52 years old, also i want to know if is can give him part of my liver,? Thanks in advance, we are in Mexico,
Hi! Sorry to hear that! Yes it should be possible, there are many factors that contribute to having a transplant so your doctors will advise you if that is an option and again lots of tests need to be done but a love donation has been done several times.
Hi dan,wondering if you had a enlarged spleen with your condition,and if so,was it painful,and if the pain went after your transplant,Ive an appointment in October at Birmingham and im a little apprehensive if I’m honest.thanks paul
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