Louise’s story: “I was bleeding internally and had burst varices. I needed to get to hospital ASAP”
When Louise started getting dizzy spells, she struggled to convince her GP of the need for a …
Chris and Sam’s story: “We weren’t told about encephalopathy at all”
When Chris was diagnosed with non alcohol cirrhosis of the liver neither he or partner Sam were …
Chris’ story: “Liver disease was poisoning my system”
Chris liked salty food and regularly ate ready meals, not realising the irreparable damage they were doing …
Adhnan’s story: “I couldn’t bear to see my little boy suffer, so I donated part of my liver to him”
Adhnan never realised the magnitude of the living donor process and found the post-operative pain almost unbearable, …
Loredana’s story: “Liver disease can sometimes be overwhelming and you go through so many different emotions”
Loredana was shocked at how quickly her liver damage had progressed. Now, post transplant, her thoughts are …
David’s story: “I donated part of my liver to an unknown child because their life is of incalculable worth”
David is a 27-year-old health care support worker with the NHS. In May 2022 he took the …
Samantha’s story: “The GP suggested I was a secret drinker and I still feel very hurt about the stigma I experienced. It will never leave me”
Samantha was deeply upset by the stigma she faced from some members of the medical profession. When …
Robyn’s story: “There are more causes of liver disease than just alcohol misuse”
My name is Robyn and I was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis in April 2021. By the beginning …
Justin’s story: “I am so grateful and in absolute awe of the miraculous work the NHS achieved, and how strong and positive my wife has remained throughout the process.”
Justin’s wife Lisa was diagnosed with with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in March 2020. Here he shares …
Lisa’s story: “Having a transplant has changed my outlook on life.”
After Lisa was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), she had a life-saving liver transplant. Thank you …