Transplant

[Ozzie1961]

Im going in to hospital today having my assessment for my liver transplant. I'm a bit worried about the tests, I'm especially worried about the treadmill as i dont walk very well because of nerve pain 🙃

[AyrshireK]

Hi Ozzie, is it definitely a treadmill at your t/p unit? At Edinburgh they do a exercise bike for the heart stress test & it is also possible that they do it with medications if you are physically unable to walk well - they can recreate the heart stress test without physical tests - not sure who it was on here that had it that way (Miles possibly) but it is possible so something you can discuss with t/p co-ordinators/transplant consultant as the week goes on.

All the best with your assessment,

Katie

[Ozzie1961 in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you katie ill ask my co ordinator about it 😊

[Zukosmile07]

It's standard Ozzie, I hated blowing into the tube, testing the lungs. It took some doing.You will be fine, they won't have you jogging or anything. Everyone is nice and helpful..

Good luck...

Danny x

[Lam1e]

Hi Ozzie I had to do an exercise bike assessment🥴 and at the time was completely mask phobic! Pre Covid times! I was very worried, but they take everything into account👍

[Yellowsydney]

Good luck with your assessment, had mine at Addenbrookes ni treadmill or bicycle test just had to blow into a tube for lung function test. If you are on Facebook please join our wonderful friendly group 'liver transplant support uk' lots if knowledgeable people to give lots of advice, encouragement and support at all stages of transplant. Hilary xx

[Mick1414]

Fingers crossed your assessment goes well today, please come back on here and let us all know. As for your treadmill assessment, I cannot comment on it. Good luck.

[qwertyuser]

How did you find the lung function test? I’m particularly worried about the bike part so trying to find out as much as possible…

[AyrshireK in reply to qwertyuser]

The lung function test is separate from the bike test and involves lots of blowing into tubes - doing your peak flow, expending all your puff in one go and other things. Hubby was away for 20 or more minutes doing that one at his liver transplant assessment.

The bike/treadmill test is more of a test for your heart with sticky pads on your chest etc as you cycle/walk - though you'll have a mask on for that too monitoring your lungs. In people who physically can't actually cycle/walk they can replicate the heart stress test with various drugs.

Katie

[qwertyuser in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks, very helpful info