Hello friends,
I have been offline for a long time due to my ongoing health issues. In Sept 2016 I was told that I had NASH disease, and would eventually require a new liver. On Dec 8/16 I was put on the transplant list. I have not been able to work since Sept 16, due to the illness. Since that time, I have progressively gotten worse health wise. Muscle wasting, weakness, lethargy, pain, ascities, unsteady on feet, memory lose, fogginess, word dropping. It was aweful So, since Sept of this year, I was called into the hospital 2x for a potential liver, but both times I was sent home as the liver was not viable. This emotional rollercoaster takes it toll. I was beginning to think this may never happen. Then on Dec 6th, I was called to the hospital again around dinner time. There may be a liver for me, but they wouldn't know until after midnight. I was in my hospital bed, and at 4:45 am, a Dr came into my room and said I had to be in the OR in 1 hr. It was surreal. I was not scared, but am eerie calm fell over me. My wife and 2 boys were there with me, and walked with me to the OR. Approx 7 hrs later I was in the ICU. I was only there for 28 hrs, and then was transferred to the transplant unit. Physio started on day 3 post op, and I was up walking....very gingerly. Each day I got a bit better, and on day 8 post op, I was discharged home. I am back in hospital every 2 days for bloodwork to monitor my anti rejection medication. Yesterday I had half of the 70 or so staples removed from my incision. I have lost a lot of weight, as there is little appetite right now. Today is 16 days post op.
I am a very lucky guy. What an incredible gift to receive right before Christmas.
I am happy to answer any questions.....Its good to be back
Parm
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