Transplant update. : He’s doing well... - British Liver Trust

British Liver Trust

38,081 members18,674 posts

Transplant update.

Jammymags profile image
28 Replies

He’s doing well. Still in Critical care but kidneys now responding. Physio’s has him in a chair yesterday (they don’t hang around do they!) they think he’ll go onto the ward today at some point. I have to say Birmingham staff are amazing. They are all so friendly and helpful as well as being amazing at their jobs. Samantha

Written by
Jammymags profile image
Jammymags
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
28 Replies
davianne profile image
davianne

That's great news again Samantha. I'm glad his kidneys are on the mend and it never ceases to amaze me how quickly they get you up and about. I'm not speaking from personal experience. I pray his recovery continues apace, and you are able to take him home, when he is stable enough.

Best wishes to you both, David

alfredthegreat profile image
alfredthegreat

Hi Samantha, Glad that he's doing well. Physio in a chair one day, then a few steps round the ward the next. they don't let you hang about! LOL. A week makes a tremendous difference at this point. Best wishes for his continued recovery. Alf

Yellowsydney profile image
Yellowsydney

Great news had me out of bed and in a chair in icu, the more he can walk quicker recovery will be xx

Great to hear they're on top of things with him. I was never seen by a physiotherapist after transplant. Instead I got a rude nurse questioning why I was still in bed on the 3rd or 4th day 😒

in reply to

That’s really poor KLDN! I didn’t get out of bed until at least day 4 from what i can vaguely remember but then a physio saw me probably daily and had me walking to the end of the corridor by about day 7 - fuzzy estimate! No rude nurses at all! Kicked me out of the hospital by day 12 still in a lot of pain but they kew what they were doing! Home sweet home 😁 good old (!) QEHB 👍.

Miles

1football profile image
1football

Fantastic news hope his recovery continues so well,no they don’t muck about but it will speed up his recovery

Huw x

TT-2018 profile image
TT-2018

Great news, you don’t exactly feel like getting out of bed but it’s a good idea. Helps with the recovery.

Best wishes for the days ahead,

Mark.

Popel profile image
Popel

Hi there,no your certainly right the physio’s don’t hang about but the mad thing about having a TP he’ll be home in a week.also once on the ward I was relieved every time the physio’s walked past me .lol

Jammymags profile image
Jammymags in reply toPopel

That made me laugh!

Popel profile image
Popel in reply toJammymags

No doubt your husband will be thinking the same.but it’s done with the best of intentions I suppose🙄Paul

Hi

Hope he carries on doing so well. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

Yes with most ops these days they get you up and moving before youve barely come round from the anesthetic ! It is vitally important in order to keep the heart pumping, blood circulating and prevent joints and muscles seizing up. All the best for a good recovery and happy future

Xx

Sona_akb profile image
Sona_akb

Great news. Best wishes for you two❤️❤️

Danisleigh profile image
Danisleigh

Sounds like he is doing great! I couldn’t believe it when my son had his last year, transplant on Wednesday and in a chair on Thursday and getting himself to the toilet by the weekend! I was so shocked after seeing him in ICU that he was up and about so fast!

Yuiop profile image
Yuiop

Fantastic, the new journey begins and the old is history.

I got out of the bed as soon as I could but stalled them, because of that effort before I began the walking as I said I would let then know as soon as I was ready that was about day 4, but at least they let me off our a bit phew. They told me that every day it gets a little better and that is very true, the getting to the toilet is a great point welcome home self respect!

Jammymags profile image
Jammymags in reply to

He’s struggling with the fact people have to help with things. I think I would too, but the staff are so respectful

in reply to

So so true about toilet david - if only you didn’t have to drag that darned drip machine with you - got in the way of everything 😁😁

Miles

Treeclimber62 profile image
Treeclimber62

Great news the staff at the qe are fantastic I was out Back home at day 5 get moving as soon as you can

in reply toTreeclimber62

Day 5!, what are you? Superhuman being or something? 😁👍. Kudos me ol’ fruit!

Jammymags profile image
Jammymags in reply toTreeclimber62

Goodness me that’s quick. I’ve got to sort some time off work first!

Treeclimber62 profile image
Treeclimber62

No mate just very lucky they wanted me out at day 4 but one of the doctors she was from Brazil thought it was to soon which I was glad about the thing is I didn'the appear to be ill before the tx

Steak profile image
Steak

No they don't hang around. I was having physio the day after only just getting me 2 stand up out of bed. X

Oldred profile image
Oldred

Well done. Nobody seems to give you a chance to wallow in good old self pity when you're feeling rubbish. I'm convinced there should be a wallow period. However, the more you do, the more quickly you recover. I was hampered by kidney and fluid retention problems and couldn't mobilised quickly and then it took a frustratingly long time! Next step - HOME 🤗

in reply toOldred

I love it - wallow wallow wallow!! I’m all for it!

Adelou profile image
Adelou

Fab to hear. The quicker they are up and about the quicker they recover if there are no complications, it also helps with moving the fluid on that collects in other parts of the body that you would never dream off. Let's put it this way hubby had an issue walking properly the week after transplant and it had nothing to do with his legs

Hi Samantha,

What good news! Wishing an uncomplicated recovery for him.

Yes, how medicine can change their opinion on what is good for the patient LOL.

Best wishes to you both,

Mary

Aangel profile image
Aangel

Great news my husband had a transplant almost 14 months ago. He is doing great! Slow and steady wins the race ! Best of luck

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Transplant update

Hi as promised another little update It’s now19 days post transplant and doing really well been...
1football profile image

Transplant update

As someone on here once said, a transplant isn't always a golden ticket to instant good health....

Transplant update

Hi all thank you for all the lively messages. They woke him up today and it was the best feeling...
Darkmind86 profile image

Update on Transplant

Hi all Just a quick update, hubby is now making progress, still in intensive care, but they have...
Dannythedog profile image

Transplant update

Well it is a week since my husband had his transplant and he is doing so well, he is coming home...
Paulinekp profile image

Moderation team

See all

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.