Stephanie’s story: “I don’t know if my transplant will be in the middle of the night tomorrow or in three years’ time”
Stephanie was diagnosed with Alagille Syndrome, a very rare genetic condition, when she was just 18 months …
Ian’s story: “I’ve been transplanted for 38 years in total. I’m a real success story”
Professor Sir Roy Calne, the pioneering transplant surgeon, told Ian that he had just three weeks to …
Antonia’s story: “I’m extremely grateful for my donor and hope that my liver works well for as long as possible.”
Antonia had been living with chronic liver disease since childhood but her consultants could not find a …
Jamie’s story: “If you are waiting for a liver transplant, never give up hope”
Jamie was diagnosed with an enlarged liver when he was just two years old and was ill …
Lynda’s story: “Ursodeoxycholic Acid worked really well for around ten years – although there was cirrhosis there was no deterioration”
Lynda’s ‘world fell apart’ when she was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis and when she heard the …
David’s story: “To go from feeling unwell to being told I need a liver transplant was a shock to say the least”
Even though he was a keen sportsman, David was overweight. His busy lifestyle meant he didn’t have …
Emma’s story: “I was slightly jaundiced and a liver scan revealed cirrhosis so I was advised to cut down on drinking”
Alcohol was an integral part of Emma’s social life, but she never considered herself an addict. When …
Dylan’s story: “I wondered if I was a functioning alcoholic, but I got up every day and went to work five days a week”
Alcohol was a big part of Dylan’s life and he drank for fun, never realising the damage …
Sheryl’s story: “Alcohol sneaks up on you. I thought ‘I can beat this, I can stop’ and it shocked me that I couldn’t”
Although she’s worked in entertainment all her life, Sheryl was always quite shy so would have a …
Simon’s Story: “It’s almost indescribable how much strength and energy I now have after my liver transplant”
Simon’s habitual drinking increased significantly during a difficult period following a move to a new job. Although …