Now that she has been given a second chance at life, Megan is determined to appreciate every moment 🙌
A Clydebank woman who was told she might not live past 35 has called her life-saving heart transplant the 'most amazing gift'.
However, around four years ago in 2019, Megan's condition worsened and it was confirmed at the Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service at the NHS Golden Jubilee that she was beginning to experience heart failure, leading to her being placed on the transplant list. Megan is approaching a milestone one year since her transplant and looked back on her experience in hospital, crediting the staff for their compassion for making the experience a positive one.
"But in general, I was more stressed out about my dog to be honest. That made me not think about what was happening. Anytime someone came to see me and I was crying, they thought it was because I was upset for myself and it was actually my dog, which I think helped my mindset. I didn’t have to sit every day and think ‘what if’ and I think that was a major help."
"I got further through the process the second time. Then the anaesthetist came and spoke to me and said what was happening and it was suddenly more real. I got quite nervous then, it was like adrenaline - butterflies in my stomach and everything. "If they could be aware of the influence they’ve had on my life, and their family, they should be so so proud that they’ve been able to help people. If anybody could leave a legacy, I think that’s the most amazing gift you could leave. I really hope we can get more donors, as many people to sign up as possible."
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