Eric Abidal
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DucdeOrléans
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Well that should only confirm my theory of him, his doctors and the club knowing about his condition before the announcement yesterday. And I am sure that they must have known about it, after all he must have had regular medical examinations because of his condition.
This makes me way more calm.
Just realized (after reading the French press) that it is a liver and not kidney transplant. That makes it even more complicated.
C'est la merde.
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FCBarca
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Well that should only confirm my theory of him, his doctors and the club knowing about his condition before the announcement yesterday. And I am sure that they must have known about it, after all he must have had regular medical examinations because of his condition.
This makes me way more calm.
Just realized (after reading the French press) that it is a liver and not kidney transplant. That makes it even more complicated.
C'est la merde.
Yeah, the whole renewal issue takes on a whole other meaning now...The club obviously knew about his condition and the possibility that the transplant was down the road - that's pretty impressive from the club, must be said
Unfortunately, that's not to say it means they were upbeat on his longterm chances but how the club is standing by the player...Great thing, if there is one, is that Abidal is fortunate to have an incredible support system - I believe things like that indeed make a difference
DucdeOrléans
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Exactly. I just saw that Pep shared the same sentiments about it being a great gesture by the club to renew his contract despite knowing he could very well be forced to end his career this season.
And indeed it makes the situation WAY more complicated, sadly. Personally I never heard about any top athlete who returned after a liver transplant.
Yes, the support, believe and dedication to return will be crucial for his chances of coming back. And Abidal is a beast in those departments.
I don't know if the announcement was planned to take place yesterday but surely it is a bit strange to think that exactly yesterday one year ago it was announced that he had a tumor in his liver. If not, scary shit.
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FCBarca
Mike the Knife
There was a snowboarder I read about who came back after an OLT (Acronym which we will all come to learn in the upcoming months for a liver transplant) and I think won a medal at the Olympics or something...There are plenty of people who live a long time after a successful transplant...World class athletes are a different kettle of fish and the data isn't as comprehensive...The reality is that he's facing big odds but he also beat big odds, albeit briefly, already...He's a fighter with great spirit so plenty of reason to be buoyed by that...It'll be new territory he'd be carving out and since the club is already rewriting history, why not Eric as well?
ricknattery
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Still cannot believe this.
My prayers are with him, hope he comes out stronger and even a better person after this
He is a great example to everyone facing life's big obstacles
My prayers are with him, hope he comes out stronger and even a better person after this
He is a great example to everyone facing life's big obstacles
DucdeOrléans
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That's great news. I must admit that I have not researched whether such a thing has taken place before (a top athlete returning to his level after a liver transplant) nor have I asked my sister (a doctor).
What is most sad is not that he may end his career (he has had a great career must professionals would kill for) but that he is forced to live with the consequences of a liver transplant on the long run which are quite frankly horrible.
In fact I just hope that he does what is best for him and his health. Screw the football aspect although a return would be phenomenal and some story.
Well, now I will take a close look at the French press and see what they write. (have been away for the past few days). Let's pray everything will be fine.
Armando929
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My heart goes out to him.
Its really hard to see how he could come back from this.
But I wish him the best.
Its really hard to see how he could come back from this.
But I wish him the best.
impeh
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he'll come through it 
even if he can play again, he probably shouldnt, the doctors etc will most probably advise against it.. huge shame for him career wise as hes probably been the best LB in the world for a couple of years now and playing his best football, but this is way more important.
He's been so good, when he came back last time, he found the godlike form that he had before his OP within a couple of weeks .. Wouldnt surprise me if at some point he makes a farewell sub appearance or something
even if he can play again, he probably shouldnt, the doctors etc will most probably advise against it.. huge shame for him career wise as hes probably been the best LB in the world for a couple of years now and playing his best football, but this is way more important.
He's been so good, when he came back last time, he found the godlike form that he had before his OP within a couple of weeks .. Wouldnt surprise me if at some point he makes a farewell sub appearance or something
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PhilS
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There is an excellent article in Marca about Abidal's propects post-tranplant (in Spanish), I feel much better having read it. http://www.marca.com/2012/03/16/futbol/equipos/barcelona/1331888636.html
If you need a liver transplant, it's good to live in Spain, 17,000 have been done there in the last 30 years. The jist of the article is Abidal has a very good chance of an excellent recovery, but no more football after the surgury. You do need to avoid blows to the liver area.
If you need a liver transplant, it's good to live in Spain, 17,000 have been done there in the last 30 years. The jist of the article is Abidal has a very good chance of an excellent recovery, but no more football after the surgury. You do need to avoid blows to the liver area.
Wow. Just wow. I knew that this was going to be bad, but not this bad.
He and his family must be having har time right now. 1st the surgery last season and now this...
Well, atleast we know that he is in "good hands" since the surgery will be done by the best doctors available. He has survived his challenges till now, till this day and he will survive this too. I honestly didnt believe that he would probably be forced to quit his career, but it looks like that is just what is going to happen... But that does not matter right now, the priority is Abidals health. May God be with him, give him strength and help him through these hard times.
adil_909
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yeah it's really scary, but all we can do is keep abidal in our prayers. he is a very positive man, and positive thinking and optimism are very powerful healers.
in somewhat related news, i will be graduating from medical school in 2 months, can't wait to call myself dr. solaiman!
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