The gift

[Bookworm7]

Well folks I have had my transplant and am now back home!!!!!!!

I got the call at 4.15pm on 22nd June and by 6.30pm was ready to kiss my husband goodbye (very emotional) and go to theatre. Everything went according to plan and the surgeon phoned my hubby at 12. 30am to tell him as promised.

I spent 2days in the ICU then was given my own room where my husband never left my side they even provided a fold up bed for him.

My pain was well managed had scans and xrays then miraculously was discharged exactly a week later.

There is a long road ahead but with this gift I'm willing to give my all.

My itch totally disappeared from day one and having lived with it for over 10 years I can't begin to tell you how that feels.

I will attempt to give you updates as I go on and I hope that this message brings hope to those of you waiting and to those of you plodding on as I did until being listed in January this year.

Best wishes to you all.

Debbie.

[Oidra]

Wonderful, positive news for those of you who are waiting, wondering and worried. I wish you a speedy recovery Debbie.

[Caraway]

That's absolutely wonderful dear Debbie!!! So happy for you! Please do keep us updated, but most of all - recover quickly and be well! I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart 💚🙂☀️🍀

[Q8Cooper]

Thank you for your courage. You inspire us all!

Best wishes in your recovery!

Kathy

[freidasima]

May it continue to go well!

Judy

[Hidden]

Best wishes to you , hopefully your recovery will go well. May you continue with good health 👍🏻💐

[butterflyEi]

Hi Bookworm7

wonderful news. Wishing you a speedy recovery Debbie and an itch free future.

Best wishes

[Hidden]

What a lovely positive post for anyone still waiting. Transplant and home in a week that's amazing keep looking forward and stay positive. Best wishes to you Debbie stay well.

[Chazzy]

Amazing news xxx

[Rockie]

Scratty. I can not describe how glad I am for you with your transplant and that everything went so well. Must be the most wonderful gift to be no longer have the ITCH. Please keep us up to date with the new life you have been given. All the best!!!

[Wocket]

So happy for you. 🎉

[chrissey7]

How amazing thank you for sharing first thing I read on a Sunday morning lovely hope you go from strength to strength best wishes x

[Lookforward]

What a positive story and all so quickly ..

I look forward to hearing about your journey to a better quality of life and health

Many many congratulations

Cathy ( look forward )

[cfsummerford72]

Congratulations Debbie i know this is an emotional time for you and your family. Its a rebirth or new beginning. I wish you a speedy recovery and blessed health.

Connie

[liver-bird]

Delighted for you Debbie. Home so quickly and without the itch must feel wonderful. You give hope and reassurance to all those facing transplant. God bless.

[Karaliz]

So glad to hear your news Debbie and wishing you good health - thank you for sharing your story & your journey.

Karaliz

[Shulsey]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You have just given those of us who are close to that stage of this disease a bit of hope. God Bless, & praying for you.

Stay strong!!!

Shannon

[LorraineLouise]

Debbie, I'm newer to this site but so very happy for you and your family. What a beautiful gift to celebrate. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[4pjx__]

This is great news! So happy it all has gone so well and now you can get out there and live the rest of your life. Make sure you have a little fun (or a lot of fun) every day. It' s a miracle they can even do transplants. You're a miracle!

[Becca75]

yay that's great news!!

[Hidden]

Great news, which hospital did your transplant?

[Bookworm7 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks sfry, it was st James hospital Leeds.. Absolutely wonderful hospital. Xx

[Sugardoodle]

Pbc is actually a disease of the bio duct. My question is do they transplant that as well or what do they do? Is it worth the pain?

[Sugardoodle]

I am so happy for you. May you have a speedy recovery and thank our lord for your good news. He is with you without a doubt. God bless