5th year anniversary

[orphanedhawk]

Well folks, today makes five years since my live liver transplant. I won't bother retelling my story but hep C almost killed me, a transplant with my daughter as my donor, returned me to life and finally doing interferon treatment got rid of the nasty virus forever !

Now, I'm healthy, happy, active busy growing a garden, painting and loving life, grateful for the blue sky above and the beauty of nature.

.If you are doing treatment, don't give up and don't let the nasty side effects get you down !  

My best wishes for everyone.
OH

[nan535]

I want to congratulate you on your 5th anniversary of being reborn. It's just wonderful. Your daughter is so special. My guess is the fruit didn't fall far from the tree....

Nan

[mikesimon]

Congratulations!
Stay well and stay happy.

Always,
Mike

[pooh55811]

Congratulations, OH!

Sounds like you are truly enjoying life.

[orphanedhawk]

They do live liver transplants at some hospitals I know of in the US. Sadly many do not. I think the reason is probably that insurance companies don't want to pay for two surgeries. However, it is true that the donor is putting themselves at risk. We were very fortunate that my daughter had no complications. I did look into the statistics of donor mortality and complications of several liver transplant centers before deciding on one, as her health was a main priority.

Thanks to everyone for your kind words and support.

[can-do-man]

Your story is amazing and should always be told here. Can't wait to see the 10 year and beyond anniversary.

Best always,
Cando

[Sovaldi13Newbie]

So nice to read all this good news on here, so happy for you that you were able to survive what you have survived, and that you are now having happy good days, hearty congrats!