One year ago today I left the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Here is my very shaky exit (still in my pyjamas!!!)

I can remember that I was very determined that I would walk by myself out of that ward. I’m not sure it shows just how tough it was for me.

And a hug from just one of my hero surgeons was a bonus 😀

And so today, a year later, I have been able to go on a two and a half mile walk through our lovely local countryside in the warm Spring sunshine. How lucky am I?

Massive thanks and respect to my two donors and their families.