I had to have a complete liver transplant.
Meaning of the quote
A liver transplant is a serious medical procedure where a person's damaged or unhealthy liver is replaced with a healthy one. In this case, the actress Shelley Fabares needed to have her entire liver replaced. This is a major operation that requires careful planning and recovery to help the body adjust to the new organ. Liver transplants are done when a person's liver is no longer able to function properly on its own.
About Shelley Fabares
Shelley Fabares is a retired American actress and singer best known for her roles in The Donna Reed Show and Coach. She has also starred in several Elvis Presley movies and had a hit single with “Johnny Angel” in 1962.
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