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Hi I thought I’d just share my journey with you all, now I do understand that everyone is completely different we all react differently but this is just my experience. I had my transplant nearly a month ago, I was in ICU for 3 days after waking up still on life support but the doctor took the tube out really soon as I was asking for it to come out, then on to a ward where I went on to proper food (although it was hospital food 😝) I was sick and back to water but the next day back on food and was fine. Stayed in the ward for 9 days 12 days in all then home, very relieved to get my wife’s cooking back 😋. Now the one thing that has amazed me except for feeling so good so quickly is the lack of pain, of course there is some and if you turn or move without thinking it reminds you that you have had a big operation but as the operation was so big I’m amazed at how little pain I’m in and feeling great. So I just wish everyone can get their operation and feel as good as I do 💕💕. Back up to the hospital today last week they had to put my anti rejection meds up ,a bit disappointed but they are keeping a close eye on me. Good luck everyone from the wife and I 💕💕

Stay safe All

Dogbot 🐶🌈Dave

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Thank you for sharing your journey, it really helps me, I'm hoping for your continued recovery! Along road to recovery.. your doing it friend your doing it. Glad your enjoying your wife's cooking again, I was never a fan of hospital food. Happy days. Keep going keep strong day by day, Taz

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Ubwa

Don't worry too much about the dosage of the anti rejection meds, its all over the place for a while. I had mine in November and am only on 0.5mg advagraft daily now.

Unfortunately I need another one due to "issues"( not related to the liver itself) but the feeling after having it done was amazing,

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Millie09

Hi dogbot Thank you so much for sharing your tx journey.

It's brilliant that your pain isn't too high.. I wish you all the very best for a full speedy recovery, take it easy 😊

Linda

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Harriet-sarah

that is a great post thank you for sharing I hope you well for the future, you learn a lot about appreciating life don’t you?

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Readlots

So lovely to hear from you and to know you’re doing well . I bet your wife’s enjoying having you home to cook for!

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Sophia1968

wow I loved reading your post, it really gives hope for a future for everyone, I am so glad you are not in too much pain, and your wife must be equally pleased to have you home, I bet she cooks you some lovely foods and is spoiling you. All the best for a happy life and future together xx

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taar

HI Dave, Congratulations and well done! I am 7 months post transplant. I too was amazed at the "lack" of pain. I have had some difficulties though, I think with medication- getting used to it. My sleep was messed up for a long time, food didn't taste very nice, blood pressure and diabetes messed up. Then I got a virus-- 5 weeks on, I think it is improving, but not quite "there" yet. So, all in all, I am doing well, but not quite adjusted, which might take me about a year.

Best wishes to you and your wife.

Taar

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Dogbot

Thank you and I do hope everything does settle down and wish you all the best 💕💕.

Stay safe All

Dogbot 🐶🌈Dave

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Lantana100

so pleased to get your marvellous update. Onwards and upwards now and please do keep us posted regarding progress.

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Zack9

That's great news all the best to u Dogbot now get off your butt and cook your wife a nice meal lol 😆

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