Jack Axelrod
Enjoying Life Through the Miracle of Transplantation
It hardly seems possible that almost 15 years have passed since my liver transplant in May, 1996. Since then I have become a grandpa four times over, each one as exciting as the one before. My wife, Carol, and I celebrated our 50th anniversary in June, 2007.
My quality of life certainly improved for the first 10 years, but then I developed kidney problems. In June, 2006, I started a dialysis regime three times per week. I have been hospitalized numerous times for various problems, but always seem to bounce back.
My three sons and their families live in St. Louis, and that really keeps me going. They are at our home often, and we spend all holidays and birthdays together. Our two granddaughters and two grandsons are very close and always enjoy their time with Grandpa, Grandma, their cousins and aunts and uncles.
Transplantation truly is a miracle and being able to write this after 15 years is proof.
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