A “memory” from about four years ago popped up on my Facebook feed recently…I had written how I was so hoping my husband would get a new liver for his birthday, which is in a few days. Although my words didn’t portray it, I remember how worried I was back then…and scared…frustrated. He had been […]
Every year, on the last Saturday in May, DonateLife Victoria holds a Remembrance Service to honor the donors and their families, and for recipients and their loved ones to give thanks. This is our fourth Service since my husband had his liver transplant, and it is a very moving and emotional experience, always with a […]
Please note: this post is about our experience with PSC and should not be a substitute for health and medical advice from a qualified health professional We are often amazed at how many people do not know the important role that their liver plays in keeping them alive and well. Everyone knows about hearts, lungs, […]
Regular readers will know that my husband had a liver transplant nearly four years ago…he got so sick from an autoimmune disease, PSC, that he came almost too close to dying. But he was one of the lucky ones and after 14 long months of being on the waiting list, he got a donor liver…and […]
We did our last scheduled talk at a Melbourne boys school today…we have done five talks in total at this school, meaning approx 1000 boys and their teachers have heard about the importance of organ donation and my husband’s liver transplant journey. Since he had his transplant, we have done quite a few talks, but […]
Yesterday, I thought I had lost my beloved silver bracelet…a gift from my husband after he had his transplant. It has a heart charm on which is engraved the date of his transplant and his transplant number… I had a normal morning at work, then after lunch, decided to go for a walk to get […]
I have a very poor relationship with my insides…I have annoying food intolerances, and suffer from Functional Nausea. But after reading this book, I have so much more understanding of what exactly is going on and how to handle it better. Gut: the inside story of our body’s most under-rated organ is written by Giulia […]
I never drink enough water which means I am probably dehydrated most of the time. I buy fancy water bottles in the hope that they will encourage me to drink, but they usually end up in the cupboard after a month or two. Then I discovered something so clever that I had to hunt one […]