He gave his father a chance to live—and now his own life hangs in the balance. Weeks after a liver donation brought hope to his family, serious complications left the son in critical condition. As doctors fight to stabilize him, loved ones face an agonizing reversal, grateful for one recovery while desperately waiting for news of the son’s surv…
When his father’s condition became dire, the son stepped forward to donate part of his liver.
The transplant initially appeared successful, and his father’s encouraging progress gave relatives and friends reason to celebrate. For a brief time, the family could look toward recovery, buoyed by an act of generosity that had offered someone they loved another chance. Then, weeks after the operation, the donor developed serious complications, turning that relief into fear.
