Not a question...Texas girl went through over 2 years with the love of my life. Post transplant now...when we thought it would not happen. We watch and did as much thinking that we might do the those things...youtube...Tim McGraw..
Live Like like you are dying
Certainly nearly dying or loving someone who nearly dies does put things into perspective. It makes you realise what’s important, which are the battles worth fighting and how to spend any free time. Not to waste time but to enjoy every second.
Thank you. We could not do any of those things before transplant... and not interested in them now...just a wise song...We are volunteering our time, money and effort for others here in Ireland. Thank you for your response
I work 2 days/week for a food bank here in France plus 2 days for our family business. I feel I should give something back. My need for a transplant came so suddenly I’m pretty sure if I had been in the UK I wouldn’t have made it. Even here in France with more possible donors my hubby & girls were told to say ‘good bye’.
Isabelle - Just curious. Why are there more possible donor livers in France vs. the UK? I am glad you got your Liver. 💐
The countries have similar populations in size and quality of life (more or less) so should have the same number of donors. However in France you have to opt out of giving an organ. In the U.K. the present law is you have to opt in. Therefore there are more organs available in France. Simples!
I'm so glad you were able to get your transplant. I've heard that France rates very highly on the World Health Organisation scale? My SO and I are hoping to move there next year - it's been my dream for over 20 years! 💟🙏
Like everywhere it’s not perfect. The gilets jaune at the moment are a pain for example, however if you are in the social security system the medical care is excellent.
How is it for those not in the system...?
(Sorry, I know this isn't about the thread of this post, but when you have any health issues, and are thinking of moving to another country, it's wise to have as much info as possible? With you being a Brit, helps...?)
Hi
I work as a volunteer for a food bank, and as such meet people who are not in the system a bit. You are only in the system in France if you have worked for 3 months (or possibly been retired in another eu country) or are the spouse or under 25(?) child living at same address as someone who has.
If not in the system you receive care for emergencies but not long term liver, or other, care. Or if you have nothing you can ask for basic care but I’m not too sure how it works and you must pay a certain amount. Paperwork, paperwork, c’est la vie en France!
Both my partner and I retired last year, so - Brexit permitting - we should be covered? 🙏😊
I expect the paperwork will involve having birth certificates (in triplicate), each endorsed by both our parents and grandparents, with blood tests,.....? 🙄😉
So happy for you!
Thanks. I have dual nationality having lived here for 28 yrs. However I always felt more of a Brit. Knowing that it was France which gave me my life back, if I had to chose I’d prefer to be French. I owe it to them 😘🇫🇷
Hi Frenchies
I have read and reread your post and reach the conclusion that
You are just making the reader think for a moment
About an event - a transplant - which doesn’t necessarily have to be a liver
About the transplant you thought may never happen
And now you reflect on things thinking that you may now get to do things you thought you never might
And all this is an extract from a song by one Tim McGraw that you can find on YouTube and the song is called “Live Like You Are Dying”
Am I close?
Sorry it’s 0145 in the morning and your post is a bit “heavy” for me. Mind you even if it was 0900 I would still struggle.
Clearly an emotional time for you whatever transplant event you or someone close to you has gone through so good luck.
Miles
Oh yes, I forgot to say..
Isabelle probably understood because of
The French Connection
Sorry folks - poor humour but a famous film n’est pas?
More than close!!!
Hope for you all waiting for your special gift, I do hope so anyway xxx
Feeling like there is no hope.
Hope for future greatly improved 
Some hope with liver failure 
