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@rosemarya

@robertj936, As a mother and as a patient who has received a liver transpant, I can feel your frustration and anguish with the current situation regarding your son. I am sorry that you are getting turned down by transplant hospitals at this time, however the reason it that excess alcohol consumption is a disqualifying condition. Alcohol is toxic to the liver and a potential recipient must first prove that he/she can refrain from alcohol.

I would like to share this link with you/and your son. He is not alone. Please join the conversation and discover how others are working to qualify for transplants.
- Alcohol Withdrawal Program Required for Transplant
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alcohol-withdrawal-program-required-for-transplant/
Has his doctor encouraged him ot seek alcohol counseling?

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@rosemarya Hi Rosemary, so good to see you are helping others. I just wanted to let u know Marlo is now on her 8th week after pancreas and kidney transplant from Mayo in Glendale Az. So happy to report she is doing well, had issues with, infections, blood clots in lungs and pancrease, eating more protein, but she is eating much better, she hasn’t been to dialysis since before transplant or had insulin, it’s hard and yet beautiful..yesterday she wrote her thank you letter to the donor yesterday, she let me read it and I cried..so grateful for those and their families who help share life .. she will always take the best care of her self. Soon our time at Mayo will come to an end because of her insurance, but they were a miracle team, staff and hospital, if anyone is considering transplant they are the caring, professional and kind ones..she and all of us love them all. Just wanted to touch bases that we are doing well, and I hope to be back again with the support group if I am allowed. You were absolutely the kindest especially in moments of panic right after the transplant..you’re so calm and helpful..so many blessings to you and all the caregivers and their loved ones. Marian