This is a postcard I had made to help me promote transplantation, a friend drew it for me and Charlie (my then 9 year old daughter) coloured it in.

The yellow sandy side is supposed to represent life while ill with heart failure, if you do nothing you will die (the lion will get you).

The River and the crocodiles represent the operation, risky but there is a chance.

The green fields, woods and sunshine on the other side of the bank is hopefully a healthier, happier life after transplant.

I am one of the lucky ones I made it to the side with the green grass, woods and sunshine. With a bit of luck, a donor and the skills of your surgeon and nursing team, you too will join me and so many others on the grass side.

I Do Hope You Do Well And That This Website Helps You In Some Way

Take care and best wishes

John Fisher

Disclaimer
I hope you find this website helpful, but remember it is a collection of personal accounts of heart recipients and their individual cases no one with a medical background has endorsed this website and you should always listen to your own doctors.