The story- Here is our nephew Dustin in the hospital gown (and the pink crocs), Carolyn on the left and sister-in-law Connie (Dustin's mother) on the right. When Dustin was 18, he was stricken with autoimmune hepatitis, which damaged his liver. (He is now 37.) In 2017, Dustin received a liver transplant from part of a liver donated by Rob, one of Carolyn's brothers. All went well for about four years, but then problems developed. So here is Dustin, nine days after his second liver transplant, this time a complete liver donated by the family of the deceased. I should add that Dustin and Connie (and brother Michael) live in Winnipeg, so Dustin and Connie were flown to Toronto by medical transport the day before surgery. So many generous, hardworking, dedicated, and skilled people came together to make this miracle happen- a good news story!
What a wonderful story and photo, thanks for sharing it. Years ago I had 70% of mine removed due to a benign tumour, so I can imagine what he has been through. Wishing Justin all the best for a speedy recovery and that his new liver behaves well.
Not many people have the privilege of a second chance. May his recovery be swift and last a life time. All the best for him. Isn't medical science a blessing
What an interesting narrative and lovely capture Heather, hopefully this will be Justin’s chance to improve his way of life all my best wishes to Justin:)
@ludwigsdiana Thank you, Diana! Wow! That would have been quite the experience for you! So glad that it was benign! Livers are amazing, aren't they? To think that you had 70% of your liver removed and it grew back!
Such a heart warming story if tinged with sadness for the donor family. I hope Dustin makes a full recovery and I hope he has a long, healthy and fulfilling life ahead.
July 31st, 2023
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again. Wishing Dustin a speedy recovery and a happy future.