John’s story: “My life before and after transplant is like night and day.”
John didn’t realise he had a liver condition until he was taken to hospital after a hypoglycaemic …
Phil’s story: “I’ve met nobody ‘in recovery’ who regretted giving up drinking or said their life was better when they were a problem drinker”
Phil used alcohol to help him cope with anxiety and panic attacks throughout his adult life until …
Tracy’s story: “I was diagnosed with MASLD, severe fibrosis and early cirrhosis. It felt like my world was falling apart”
After experiencing pain that Tracy assumed was related to other health conditions, she was shocked to be …
Paul’s story: “After my liver transplant I was adamant I would do something for a cause because I owed it to myself to make life count”
Receiving a liver transplant has inspired Paul and his family to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks …
Issy’s story: “The British Liver Trust’s website is fantastic, and I’m really grateful to them”
After falling seriously ill following the birth of her daughter and spending months in hospital, Issy decided …
Michelle’s story: “I contacted the British Liver Trust’s Nurse Helpline because I didn’t understand a lot of the medical terms the hospital used”
Please note: this patient story follows a terminal diagnosis When Michelle’s dad was seriously ill in hospital, …
Neil’s story: “I consider myself a recovering alcoholic and will never touch alcohol again”
Neil’s drinking was initially social but his consumption increased until he was having 10-12 cans a day. …
Kim’s story: “I was determined not let my illnesses rule my life”
Kim was only 16 when she was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis and ulcerative colitis, which affected …
Rachael’s story: “The British Liver Trust’s Nurse-led Helpline has offered me great advice. Having someone who knows about medical environments is extremely useful”
When Rachael started experiencing debilitating fatigue her GP put it down to ‘her moods’. However, further blood …
David’s story: “Acknowledge that you have a problem with alcohol. Be proactive in your health and seek help”
David had experienced depression since childhood and for the next three decades alcohol provided a lift ‘out …