Spring Greetings,
I am in amazement at how fast times does pass by. Next month, on May 15th, will mark 2 years since I found the cancer in my liver. I wanted to send an update to all of you, and I am thankful to say there is not much to report. Life after a liver transplant is no different than my life before. If I did not have a scar, I would not know that I had a transplant. I had my last follow-up CT on March 8th, which was unchanged from the previous. The protocol for my follow-up scans is a CT scan every 3 months for the first 2 years post op, then every 6 months, for I am assuming 1 year. I currently have labs once a month, and life is back to normal, and that I can tell you is a schedule that I welcome.
I recently sent Eleni, my donor Ruby's daughter an email requesting a picture of Ruby. I was please to discover when I got up this morning she had sent 3!!!! She is very busy right now caring for 3 young children, and asked me if I ever get to Kansas City? I almost got in my car, in my pajamas and slippers and headed southeast. I let her know, that I will meet her whenever she is ready. What a glorious day that will be, I will finally get to thank Ruby's family in person for their generous gift. I cannot wait to post those pictures.
Anyway, my life is uneventful. I am busy with work, and the kids activities, and looking forward to summer. I hope this finds all of you in good health and happiness, because in the BIG picture, that is all that matters. Thanks again for all of the endless support, the road would of been very rocky without it.
All my best,
Trish
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