Searching...

No results found. Please try modifying your search.

Meet Patti: A Heartwarming Caretaker and Baby Whisperer in need of a Liver Transplant

In March 2023, Patti was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis from nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, a condition that turned her world upside down. As a lifelong giver, she now finds herself with the uncomfortable necessity of asking for help from others.

Updates (31)

May 11, 2025

07/06/2024 + 306 days.It’s been over 10 months since my mom’s transplant. This month my mom was well enough to travel for my grandfather’s 90th birthday. We got to see my sister as well. Each person I saw told me how grateful and glad they were that my mom was able to attend. We also stopped to see her brother (his first time seeing her since the transplant), my aunt, and cousin. The last time we visited in December 2023, my mom could barely walk. This time she was walking the streets of New York with a supportive arm. I loved feeling the showering of love.Today is Mother’s Day and I am so incredibly thankful to get to celebrate this day with her. She is such a remarkable mother in so many ways. Her compassion is deep and expansive. My mom’s perseverance has been really felt this year. Her ability to be creative and problem solve and stay hopeful in moments of intense stress has also been felt.I am very glad we made it to celebrate today. Thank you for all the love you’ve shown my mom this year. This celebration feels collective.

April 6, 2025

07/06/2024 + 274 days.It’s been 9 months of my mom loving her new liver. She’s been doing really well! This week she graduated from physical therapy and has no longer been needing to use any mobility aid.This month she also went to see her liver doctor where he said she was doing “too well” and needed to come in for her next appointment in three months rather than monthly. He also reduced her labs from weekly to biweekly. They still are working to completely level out her liver numbers but she’s moving in the right direction.During this time, she has continued to miss working, but she’s been able to help more at the home with her renewing source of energy and strength. She’s hoping to be able to return to working within these next few months. Time will tell what’s ahead for her. Regardless, I know with whatever lies ahead she has a whole bunch of support in you all that have continued to show up month after month!

Photo Galleries (2)

Loading Images

Guestbook

January 16, 2025

Thinking of you Patti and wishing you a continued journey of healing and strength.

Warm Regards, Judy

Judy Desouza

November 6, 2024

Prayers for Healing Patti. Hope you get stronger every day. Love Judy Scribner Desouza

Judith Desouza

September 17, 2024

Dear Patti - I didn't know about your medical problem until today (September 17th, 2024). Sorry you've had to go through this. But I'm glad there was a solution. At one point a few years ago I thought I was having a similar issue. Had a liver biopsy done due to some odd lab tests, and after the biopsy was diagnosed with that non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. Then, it all changed and went back to normal. I've worried about it ever since then - but my primary care doc doesn't seem to think it's a big deal. Anyway, I wish I could donate more to help you out. I may be able to do it again at some point. Please, if you want to, be my friend on FB. Or send me an email. Wishing you the best, always. I'm sure Dad and Barb are looking down on you every day & sending their love to you and your girls.

Christie A Adams