The Derek Janiak Hepatobiliary Forum
The liver is the largest internal organ in humans and the only one that will grow back if part of it is removed. It is responsible for over 500 different functions in collaboration with other organs. Pfft. Overachiever.
This is an outrageously long post, and I'm sorry about that, but I had a lot to share and this blog is as much for me as it is for all of you. So snuggle up with a warm beverage and I'll tell you the tale of my hernia repair. Long time readers of the …
Part of being cleared to be Derek's donor was a psych evaluation by a psychiatrist and a clinical social worker. When I met with the social worker I mentioned that I was concerned about my anxiety ramping up as a result of pre-surgery jitters and post-surgery pain. Not to mention the worry surrounding Derek's procedure …
