SALLY-Anne Grainger said she was a "lucky girl" after undergoing a kidney transplant thanks to a donor found through your Worcester News.

Miss Grainger and Wesley Joyce are both recovering well at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, following Friday's operation.

Mr Joyce, of Mill Street, Diglis, is expected to return home on Monday but Miss Grainger will stay in hospital until next Friday.

Seeing daughters Kelsey and Megan grow up was the motivation behind the drastic decision to appeal for a donor in the newspaper.

Toxic medication following a double lung transplant in 2009 left the 34-year-old with renal failure but she was told she faced a lengthy wait for a donor through conventional routes.

Mr Joyce said it was thinking of his children growing up without their mother and the chance to lose his "bad boy" image which inspired him to respond to the appeal in January.

He was found to be a perfect match and the pair have struck up a close friendship.

Both hope to meet up with their families once they have recovered.

Speaking after the transplant, Mr Joyce, 33, said it had been an amazing journey for an amazing woman.

"I'm feeling really good.

"A big thank you to everyone who has made this happen and to everyone who has supported me.

"And a massive thank you to the love of my life Jill, without her this wouldn't be possible."

Miss Grainger, who has cystic fibrosis, and Mr Joyce have met up today following the operation.

Miss Grainger, from Swallowfields, Warndon Villages, said she was feeling much better and had been really lucky.

"All went fine.

"Been sat up, out of bed and walking around.

"I've seen Wesley and he looks well.

"Thanks for everyone's kind messages and support."