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Post liver transplant. I've got my new life

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Post liver transplant. I had my liver transplant few weeks ago, I've got my new life. I am alive and able to bring my kids up.

Thanks everyone

Thanks NHS

Thanks Freeman Hospital Newcastle.

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Kristian

Yeyy! 😊😊😊.

Thats great news.

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Richard-Allen

Good for you, well done. The first few months can be hard, it's easy to want to get back on your feet and start to do things, but we all need to take baby steps at this stage. Your 50+ metal staples should be coming out soon, and you'll soon be able to stop self-isolating and avoiding contact with others.

How are you coping mentally? I ask this as many people can suffer with "Survivors Guilt" and similar symptoms to PTSD. This can be a hard time. Don't try and rush things, in fact, if you're being spoilt a lot, then just sit back and enjoy it, I recommend eating plenty of cake.

Happy rebirth.

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Richard-Allen

Thanks Allen Yes my staples out now feeling better now physically and little bit feel better mentally . Trying to write thanks letter to donor family .it's very very hard . hopefully I will do in next few days.

Many thanks for support

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Richard-Allen in reply to Muz-ahmed

I would hold back on that letter for a while. It is indeed one of the hardest letters you'll ever have to write. I too wrote mine just a few weeks after my transplant, and never received a reply (as sometimes happens).

There is never a right or wrong time to write this letter, but in hindsight, I think maybe it was too soon, as no doubt the donors family are still mourning their loss and emotions will be running high at this time. It may be better to leave it for say 12-months and allow some of those wounds to heal.

We don't always get to know much about our donor at the time of our transplant, but often there is a whole family to consider. This donor might well have had a mother and father still alive, possibly a wife or husband, and even children. So this loss at this terrible time may be very raw for so many.

Writing that letter at this time, may be good for you as your expressing your gratitude and allowing your feelings and emotion to flow through onto the paper. But I wouldn't send it just yet. Time is a good healer.

I had my fifth liverversary in the 1st Oct this year, and I wrote another two page letter to the donors family. I'm just hoping that I get a reply this time, but then if I don't I'll quite understand.

Good Luck.

Richard

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Richard-Allen

HelloYes it's good time to write a letter but it's hardest for me . My family as well asked me leave for minimum 6 months to year .

Thanks friend

God bless you

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Lilliebell

That’s fantastic! Love your life and enjoy bringing up your kids . Onwards and upwards xx

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Lilliebell

Many thanks xxx

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h0b0

Congratulations......great news.

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Muz-ahmed in reply to h0b0

Thanks

Hi that's great news I wish you all the best with your recovery 🤗

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Muz-ahmed in reply to

Thanks many thanks

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MLB_77

So happy for you. Biggest blessing you could receive. ❤️

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Muz-ahmed in reply to MLB_77

Bundle of thanks

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Positive001

Many congratulations ! Look after yourself and enjoy your new life 😃 x

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Positive001

Thanks God bless you

Thank you for sharing your positive story.

Wishing you well on your recovery

Trust9

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Muz-ahmed in reply to

Many thanks

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Tia2021

That's fantastic news 👍xx

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Tia2021

Thanks and God bless you xxxx

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Flowergirl24

Well done. It’s an amazing feeling afterwards as you know. Take it nice & slowly. It’s natural to want to write immediately afterwards, but as Richard said, take your time and let emotions settled down. I’m finally putting the last touches to my letter which I will be taking to Clinic this Friday to hand over. It is the hardest letter to write but once it done, it feels great.

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Flowergirl24

Thanks I'm trying but I think am not ready it's take up to 6 months.Bundle of thanks

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Huggy7614

Congratulations, the road to recovery is slow, so pace yourself, but boy it’s worth it. Just remember all you’ve been told - and NO lifting!! Do the letter when you’re ready. I did mine about 6 months in, it is a hard one to do!! But you do feel better having done it.

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Huggy7614

ThanksI'm trying to write letters but I think it's take minimum 6 months it's very hard.

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Dogbot

That’s fantastic news good luck to you enjoy your life and enjoy your children’s life’s 👍👍.Stay Safe All

Dogbot 🐶🌈

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Dogbot

Thanks

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Charlie-legs

Congratulations 💕 👏🏻I think that your gut feeling will tell you when the time is right to write your letter. I'm guessing that all involved will be wobbling still, when you are ready you will write a beautiful thank you 👍🍀🌻

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Muz-ahmed

Thanks xx

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Zukosmile07

Well done old boy 😀

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Centralperk

Hi Muz,

That's brilliant news ,Congratulations. Can I ask how long you were on the waiting list for pls?

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Muz-ahmed in reply to Centralperk

HiOnly approximately 4 months.

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Centralperk in reply to Muz-ahmed

Thank you Muz, my 18yr old son, is on the waiting list. Wishing you Health & Happiness Always.

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Muz-ahmed

I pray for your Son happiness and health.

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