Support Groups While Waiting for Organ Transplants

There are many people who are dealing with the impending organ transplant status. This in itself is very scary, and can cause a lot of mental anguish, if not with the tremendous assistance of many different support groups, and friends and family. I, personally dealing with the medical condition of liver failure due to major cirrhosis of the liver, know the ups and downs that certainly go with the thoughts of transplants. While thinking about transplants, I think about not being in control during a surgery of up to 12 hours. There is also the thought of what if things do not work out. Both of these are very scary and give you a certain feeling of being alone and not in control.

The suitable transplant patients and their families can amply acquire a lot of knowledge and tremendous support by getting involved in diverse types of mutual support groups. These groups might be gatherings, educational and informational groups, one-on-one support groups, newsletters, Internet groups, talking on the phone, and always sharing your true emotions and fears with those who you love. I have found most of my positive encouragement and solid support from those that love me including my Mom and Dad, and other family members. I have in addition found many on-line friends who have shown and clearly spoken many kind and supportive words of encouragement.