I wrote this on November 18, 2013, but never got around to posting it. So much has happened over the past month - things I want to share on my blog for other liver transplant patients and people who have Hepatitis C - that I believe it's worthwhile to post this now.
On December 3, 2006, I had a liver transplant that saved my life.
Afterward, I was exceedingly grateful. Because of the transplant I knew I’d be able to continue to raise my children through the tough high
school and early college years, and hopefully enjoy that ride with my husband,
Gene.
In general, I’m an optimist: I embrace life with gusto, cherishing moments, loving family and friends, and laughing and learning along the journey.
But I now realize I no longer live my life this way. Instead of making plans
for the future, I have spent the last seven years trying to survive an unending onslaught of
procedures, treatments and bad news about how Hep C is wreaking havoc on my new
liver. It's been exhausting, frustrating and depressing.
Instead of living it up, I've been waiting to die.
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4 comments:
Dear J,
My thoughts are with you. I wish there was something I could say or do. Your are in my prayers.
-beaux
I just found your blog and I have to say your story is inspiring. I am 26 and need a heart/liver transplant. It is comforting to hear how other people cope and show such courage. Thanks for sharing your story.
Mallory
http://transplantlifeasweknowit.blogspot.com/
What is happening? There are no details. Are you having memories that belong to the deceased? I heard about that. Good luck to you, don't die. choose life.
I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which
reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus
became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from
ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their
treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after
the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing
treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers.
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