Former Premier League star Kieron Dyer has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a “life-saving” liver transplant. The ex-Newcastle midfielder was diagnosed with a chronic liver condition in 2019, which he understood meant he would need a transplant of the organ.
“Ever since that day [he was diagnosed], I knew that I would require a transplant,” said Dyer. “Three months ago, I was admitted to the Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. A fortnight ago came the life-changing news that I was to be the recipient of a new liver, and would swiftly undergo a transplant. This morning I was discharged from hospital.
“Simply saying ‘thank you’ to the staff at the hospital feels insufficient. They have been extraordinary. Be it the nurses, porters, doctors or consultants, I have been blown away by the quality of care I received. I could not have been in better hands throughout, and my appreciation goes beyond words. I will never forget them.”
He continued: “I know that the liver I have been given has come from someone of a similar age to myself and that is truly heartbreaking.
“It is the generosity and kindness of others that gives those in my position a chance, and I will ensure I make the most of it. The gratitude I feel for the position I find myself in, has no bounds and I feel blessed to leave hospital feeling healthier than ever.
“I would like to thank my family who have offered extraordinary support during what has been a very tough period, and whilst there will inevitably be bumps in the road ahead, I return home with my optimistic outlook that I worried would never return.”
