Scots woman who 'wouldn't live past 35' given second chance with heart transplant
A Scots woman who was told she might not live past 35 has been given a second chance at life after receiving a heart transplant.
However, in 2019, Megan's condition worsened and it was confirmed she was beginning to experience heart failure, leading to her being placed on the transplant list. She was first informed that a suitable transplant had been made available early in the morning, and by that evening, she had had the surgery.
"The staff made it so comfortable for me. The only time I got properly scared was when I was doing the countdown part, but that wasn't me even going to sleep - the doctor suddenly said 'actually not just yet' and I was joking 'did you just say that?' But thankfully it still went ahead that day." "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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