Fist post !!

[Cricketstar]

First post so a little apprehensive 😬- I’m going to keep it short for now but just like to say hello to all and hope we all benefit from this group. Stay healthy and let’s see an end to this uncertain world with live in and here’s to a brighter future x

[AyrshireK]

Welcome to our merry band. Hope you find us a a welcoming and supportive bunch. All the best, Katie

[Cricketstar in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you Katie and Im happy to be aboard. It’s nice to be part of a Merry band 😀

[Kristian]

Welcome to the fun house Cricketstar. There's the odd loon like me here, but in the main we are a friendly and helpful bunch. Always feel free to raise a query or share your experience.

[Cricketstar in reply to Kristian]

Thankyou and I’m sure to have a few queries along the way

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Welcome to our forum. We hope you find it an informative and supportive place to visit. Do look at our website for a lot of information on liver disease:

britishlivertrust.org.uk/

[Lam1e]

Welcome!

I am 10 months post transplant which I had at King’s. I thought the ITU was very strange, but probably stranger for you! Did you go on to Todd Ward or Howard after?

So pleased you have a puppy, you must post us a picture, if you are comfortable doing so🙏

Stay well👍

Lesley

[Cricketstar in reply to Lam1e]

Hi Lesley

I’m 3.5 months in and it’s been hard work but worth every minute.

Why did you find ITU strange - I found it ok but wasn’t sure what to expect tbh.

After itu for three days I was on Todd for 2.5 weeks in three different rooms. Staff were great but I had a few rough days and ended up having a stent put in.

I’ll post a pic of Chester when I know how but have put him on my profile page I think lol

Mel

[Lam1e]

Chester looks like a real character🐾 great way to get you out and about👍Never really a dull moment with a dog around🐾🐶

I think I found ITU odd as I didn’t know what to expect! Nothing quite prepared me for it! Plus I was convinced I hadn’t had a transplant (I had been called 4 times previously and sent home)!

I expect the drugs played a big part in it and due to complications I was there for almost a week!

I was in Todd over Christmas and that too was a bit strange, but got sent to my home hospital on Boxing Day.

They did mention the possibility of a stent, but everything righted itself🙏

Looks like a fab day for a dog walk👍

Lesley

[Cricketstar in reply to Lam1e]

Yes a lovely day for a walk - better get the towels ready as he loves the water snd mud. I took him to Wimbledon common on Tuesday and it was cold but who ended up in the pond???

There were lots of dogs running around but mine had to be the one to go in / must have been freezing !!!

Yes my local hospital is St. George’s and I go back under their care in 2.5months. What is your local hospital

Enjoy the weather as rain due this afternoon- well down this way it is

Mel

[Lam1e in reply to Cricketstar]

My local hospital is Derriford in Plymouth, so the trips to King’s and back were very long! But at the end of the day someone had donated their organs and if it wasn’t my time, perhaps it was someone elses🙏

Derriford are great and we also have a local liver buddies group, well local as in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall 🤣🤣 we have been a great support through this with zoom chats and Facebook 👍

Enjoy the rest of the day👍

[Lam1e in reply to Cricketstar]

How are you and Chester and family this week? My local liver group have joined the World Transplant Games billion steps challenge, which is inspiring us to get out and walk! Needless to say it can be very soggy in Devon🌧🌊

Lesley 🙏

[Cricketstar in reply to Lam1e]

Hi Leslie

I’m staring out of the window watching the rain pour down - quite settling and relaxing in its own way. The sky is getting brighter to the south so give it a half hour I’ll be changing into the appropriate clothes for a little trek with. Chester. Won’t be as scenic as Devon though 😀. Nice to hear from you

[Catlady1972]

Hi 👋 and welcome 🌈

[Cricketstar in reply to Catlady1972]

Thanks cat lady 👋