Martin is now backing a Scottish Government campaign to mark Organ and Tissue Donation Week
A West Lothian dad who’s had four liver transplants at just 29 years old has thanked the donors who have made it possible for him to see his children grow up.
But in early 2023, after experiencing some issues with his health, he learned that the liver which had helped keep him alive for 25 years was beginning to fail. In May that year, he was placed on the transplant waiting list for the second time. As his kidneys started failing too, he was moved to intensive care and doctors said the only thing they could do was wait for a liver to become available.However the transplanted liver was not working and the only option was for Martin to go back on the waiting list.
Danielle said: “We were nearly out of hope. The doctors said if Martin didn’t get another liver in the next 12 to 24 hours he wouldn’t survive. We were told to expect the worst. We got told to bring in family to basically say our goodbyes. I really thought we were going to lose him. Every half hour counted.”
Now continuing his recovery at home, he is building up strength and enjoying being a hands-on dad again. He still has physio appointments and regular medical check-ups, though they are becoming less frequent. He hopes to be able to return to his job as a welder when his fitness allows, but for now he is relishing the opportunity to spend time with family.
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