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cgod  ·  1863 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: February 20, 2019

A friend of mine just had heart transplant surgery. So far it's a big mixed bag of positive and worrisome outcomes.

The surgery paralyzed half his diaphragm making his already laboured breathing harder. He has had a lot of trouble with fluid retention, which mostly seems to be coming from certain drugs used to treat other complications. His kidneys are giving him hell, once more because of drug complications. It seems like half is new heart isn't working very well but there is hope it will kick into gear down the line.

He is able to stand up and take short unaided walks a few times a day. There are no signs of rejection.

I hope you get a heart someday and I hope it goes as smoothly as it can.