Today, we got up extra early as it was clinic morning…my husband was booked in for his six monthly post liver transplant checkup. Although it was actually his seven month checkup as we both totally forgot about his appointment late last year…first time in about 8 or so years of attending clinic, pre and post, […]
Today, my husband and I spoke at a nurses education course at the hospital where he had his liver transplant. We are part of a group of liver transplant recipients, and their partners, who regularly speak at events such as this…it is an honour to know these fabulous people who we wouldn’t have met if […]
Yesterday, we made the familiar trip to the hospital where my husband had his liver transplant….this time, it was for a more social occasion – the Liver Transplant Unit Christmas breakup. For two hours…which usually ends up being closer to three…we get to meet up with other transplant recipients and their families, as well as […]
Having a transplant does not mean everything is fixed, and you just get on with life….it is a never ending commitment, with regular checkups, maintenance and medication. Today was my husband’s regular three month check up at the Liver Transplant Unit…I have written about this before, but thought I would give an updated insight as […]
Today is a very special day in our household…two years ago, my husband had his life saving liver transplant! A six hour operation that has turned his life around, and given him back his health…albeit highly monitored by the Liver Transplant Unit staff and controlled by various medications! Even though all those weeks, then months, […]