I 100% believe this. I’ve heard so many scientifically minded people discredit it because it hasn’t been able to be traced or broken down into why it makes sense, but I’ve heard too many stories from transplant recipients, and my own experience, to not believe it.
cellular memory is real. I personally think if we operate solely on science and quantifiable evidence, we lose a lot of the magic and embodied connection that makes transplant so incredible
Every time I read something on the matter I recall a television show in the aughts called, "Mysterious Ways." There was an episode of the series entitled Ties That Bind; it brought a fascination to the whole topic when I began my journey in this way. All in all, the intricacies of life never cease to amaze.
Well now this has me reflecting back to me before and me after transplant and I don’t think I’ve been any different except I eat sweets all the time!!! Mmmm this is a good one!!
My biggest change I seen in another thread here, I used to be someone who could take the cold, now I detest it. It almost actually hurts when I’m out in it. Crazy. I used to wear shorts through a good part of the fall. I don’t see that happening anymore.
My experience with personal changes is the same as Deb's with sweets. I didn't like sweets at all, I never kept sweet stuff at home, and now, all I want to eat is sweet stuff (particularly chocolate)
It sounds crazy, but I talk to my new liver as if it is a friend by my side, and sometimes I say, please, enough chocolate :-)
I think we can change emotionally due to all that we go through and the physical and emotional changes post transplant. Not to mention the medications we take post transplant which have multiple side effects.
I do believe we change but not convinced it is the organ itself. Important to consider if the study is a legit one rather than merely an online survey of subjective experiences. A double blind placebo controlled study may convince me.
Who knows though? I started loving French fries after my transplant which I still do. I modify the recipe to make it more healthy but yeah, I love me some fries.
I had LTP back in December 2022, and since then, I haven't stopped craving sugar. This is different because I was never into the sweet stuff; I loved salty snacks, and now I can't stop eating chocolate; all my blood tests are normal, and I can't figure out why these taste changes are still strong.
Something I think that my donor was a chocolate lover, but my doctor said that you don't get taste changes from a transplanted liver.
@Alexc1972 I am 100% just like you!! I can’t get enough of sweets especially chocolate!! I’ve always been the salty snack lover and still enjoy them but I’d rather have sweets than anything and my weight is showing it!! Having NASH destroy my original liver I don’t need anything else against me but when you crave it you crave it!! It is on my list of things to discuss with my surgeon
@Alexc1972@Deb same! Mine is peanut butter. I used to love it, now I can't stand it. Really any kind of nut I want nothing to do with now. I've heard every medical person say its not possible, and I choose to believe its because of my donor. Whether it is or isn't, feeling that connection with them helps
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@Marc212 I have been saying this to people I know. After a week I started noticing things and changes in me. Very Interesting article
Transplant Patient
I 100% believe this. I’ve heard so many scientifically minded people discredit it because it hasn’t been able to be traced or broken down into why it makes sense, but I’ve heard too many stories from transplant recipients, and my own experience, to not believe it.
cellular memory is real. I personally think if we operate solely on science and quantifiable evidence, we lose a lot of the magic and embodied connection that makes transplant so incredible
Every time I read something on the matter I recall a television show in the aughts called, "Mysterious Ways." There was an episode of the series entitled Ties That Bind; it brought a fascination to the whole topic when I began my journey in this way. All in all, the intricacies of life never cease to amaze.
Well now this has me reflecting back to me before and me after transplant and I don’t think I’ve been any different except I eat sweets all the time!!! Mmmm this is a good one!!
My biggest change I seen in another thread here, I used to be someone who could take the cold, now I detest it. It almost actually hurts when I’m out in it. Crazy. I used to wear shorts through a good part of the fall. I don’t see that happening anymore.
@Marc212, beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
@KevR A story of love & hope always helps the journey. Thanks for the comment. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Right back at you, @Marc212
Marc212, Amazing I could not believe when I watched it on the news. 😊
This could really open the door to even more being able to receive life saving organs. Miracles happen every day!
That definitely touches the heart.. Bless him.
My experience with personal changes is the same as Deb's with sweets. I didn't like sweets at all, I never kept sweet stuff at home, and now, all I want to eat is sweet stuff (particularly chocolate)
It sounds crazy, but I talk to my new liver as if it is a friend by my side, and sometimes I say, please, enough chocolate :-)
Marc212 💕💕❤️ very touching story,
I think we can change emotionally due to all that we go through and the physical and emotional changes post transplant. Not to mention the medications we take post transplant which have multiple side effects.
I do believe we change but not convinced it is the organ itself. Important to consider if the study is a legit one rather than merely an online survey of subjective experiences. A double blind placebo controlled study may convince me.
Who knows though? I started loving French fries after my transplant which I still do. I modify the recipe to make it more healthy but yeah, I love me some fries.
I had LTP back in December 2022, and since then, I haven't stopped craving sugar. This is different because I was never into the sweet stuff; I loved salty snacks, and now I can't stop eating chocolate; all my blood tests are normal, and I can't figure out why these taste changes are still strong.
Something I think that my donor was a chocolate lover, but my doctor said that you don't get taste changes from a transplanted liver.
I'm not sure...
@Alexc1972 I am 100% just like you!! I can’t get enough of sweets especially chocolate!! I’ve always been the salty snack lover and still enjoy them but I’d rather have sweets than anything and my weight is showing it!! Having NASH destroy my original liver I don’t need anything else against me but when you crave it you crave it!! It is on my list of things to discuss with my surgeon
Transplant Patient
@Alexc1972 @Deb same! Mine is peanut butter. I used to love it, now I can't stand it. Really any kind of nut I want nothing to do with now. I've heard every medical person say its not possible, and I choose to believe its because of my donor. Whether it is or isn't, feeling that connection with them helps
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/nyregion/a-milestone-for-organ-donations.html