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@itsme623

Does the time depend on how the liver condition developed?

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I’m assuming that you are asking if the diagnosed liver condition will affect the amount of time to arrive at transplant center when you get the Call. So from my patient experience, the answer is no , the diagnosed liver disease does not directly affect the time to arrive. However, that does not rule out the possibility based on a patients condition and transplant team decision.
I my particular situation, I was given 1 hour because I was only 45 min away (Kentucky). After emergency transport to Mayo Rochester, I was hospitalized for 2 weeks. When discharged, the transplant team told me and husband to remain in the immediate area. We were living at the Gift of Life House, 7 blocks away! And since I was ambulatory at that time, we rode on the patient shuttle to the Clinic.

I have read that some patients have needed to arrange transportation from a distance. Please speak to the transplant team about your specific situation. They will be able to provide some guidance about your timing. And have a backup plan- just in case.