tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355171626985343893.post3569472969370393237..comments2022-03-06T08:04:50.385+00:00Comments on Onwards and upwards: Transplant talkFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04875135033312240905noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355171626985343893.post-39294860878396039342013-04-25T13:51:48.092+01:002013-04-25T13:51:48.092+01:00Hi Carla. Its so good to hear how well Steve is d...Hi Carla. Its so good to hear how well Steve is doing. I bet he his chuffed to be Running Man again.<br />How successful are transplants? The longest survival rate I know of is 17 years. Others start failing again after just a few. It seems to depend partly on whether the patient has any underlying health problems that will damage the new liver like they did the old, or if its a clean start.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875135033312240905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355171626985343893.post-89281339843933822532013-04-24T18:31:25.903+01:002013-04-24T18:31:25.903+01:00Wow Fiona,
That news sounds frightening, but with ...Wow Fiona,<br />That news sounds frightening, but with a possible hint of hope attached. How successful are liver transplants and what are the possiblities of you qualifying for one when you do finally need it? Atleast they are going to keep having a close eye on you. I hope everything works out well for you and your family in this. <br />Steve just completed running a half-marathon with our son Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com