Oh @Caroline30 well done on making it through ‘the talk’. When I went in with my daughter, I came out and had a panic attack.
This forum supported me and made me realise they have to tell you everything to cover themselves and so that you can make an informed decision. Someone suggested flipping the stats to a positive which I found quite empowering.
Be aware that they usually follow up the talk in writing so expect a chunky letter.
Quickly popping in to say ‘have courage’ - the talk is dreadful - as Erica says they have to cover absolutely everything. I came out of mine and said to my husband that I felt worse and more pessimistic than I had when I got my initial diagnosis.
However, I can offer really positive vibes. Today is the fifth anniversary of my transplant. I have survived chronic skin Graft-versus-host-disease, admission with a very high calcium probably due to the Graft-versus-host-disease, Covid, PCP pneumonia, and not only am I here to tell the tale, I am fit and well and active. We are planning our first summer holiday abroad for six years (nothing too rash, just taking the car to the Benelux countries). I have grandchildren that I would not have lived to see without the transplant and life is good. It will never be the same as it was before, but all the fear and unpleasantness has been enormously worthwhile.
Oh @diana how really great to hear from you and now 5 yrs later you are supporting others.
Your 5th anniversary oh, I can feel a celebration on the cards for you, enjoy and really look after yourself and please do keep posting