Winner of “Inkmaster” season 5, Jason Clay Dunn, 51, revealed he recently underwent a liver transplant at Cedars-Sinai. Dunn was diagnosed with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis / liver cirrhosis (NASH) in his early twenties.
According to the American Liver Foundation, NASH is a “dangerously progressive form of fatty liver in which patients have inflammation of the liver and liver damage, attributed to excess fat (steatosis).”
Jason Clay Dunn Thanks Fans for Support
Dunn’s wife, Jessie, alerted his fans after his procedure on March 31, making them aware that his transplant was successful and he was recovering in the hospital.
“Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. Jason’s liver transplant went great, and we are beyond greatful. We truly appreciate every single one of you who kept him in your thoughts during this time,” Jessie wrote on Instagram.
Several days after his surgery, Dunn was able to go outdoors for the first time. In an Instagram video, he shared how excited he was to be able to take his wheelchair outside of the hospital to eat a burrito. He also thanked his fans for their “love and support.”
Dunn captioned his video, “Plaza Privilege Day! Hooray!! Today I got to go out and get a little air and normal food! JCD liver transplant update: ups and downs and all around. Still figuring the meds and levels. #livertransplant #jasonclaydunn #cedarsinai #pleasehelpdonate#blessed.”
Jason Clay Dunn’s Wife to be His Full-Time Caregiver
On April 10, Dunn shared that he was finally sent home from Cedars-Sinai. The “Inkmaster” star and his wife set up a GoFundMe to help cover recovery expenses, noting that Jessie will be his full-time caregiver going forward.
“I never thought l’d be making a post like this, but here we are. I recently underwent a 10-hour liver transplant surgery at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles and am now home recovering with my new liver. Jessie is by my side as my full-time caregiver, and we are both out of work as we take on this recovery one day at a time,” the reality star wrote.
“We are beyond grateful for this second chance at life, but the truth is that the road ahead is going to be long and difficult. Between medications, follow-up appointments, transportation, and basic living expenses, we could really use some help right now,” he continued. “We created a GoFundMe for anyone who feels led to support us during this time. If you can donate, thank you so much. If you can’t, sharing this and keeping us in your prayers means more than you know.”
