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@susanrmnp

@gammie8, I hope you and your husband are doing well and that you have had some good news regarding transplant. I had my transplant this year, at 73. I was diagnosed with PBC in 2016, and worked full time up until last year. For the past year or so prior to transplant, I was quite tired every day, it felt like I was dragging a giant weight around. My boss who is a wonderful person allowed me to work at home when I needed to. The hepatologist I was seeing referred me to Mayo because her health system will not transplant after age 69 (which she doesn't agree with, but ...). This turned out so well for us! Though we had to travel to Phoenix (and still do, for checkups), it was worth it. I love my Mayo team, they are such a caring and highly skilled team, and I owe my life to them. I wish for the best for both of you!

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Hi, @susanrmnp. Congratulations on getting your transplant this year! I'm so glad that you were referred to Mayo and was able to get past the age barrier that the original facility had. When patients are denied a transplant at one facility (especially when it comes to age limits on transplants), it's always good to check out other facilities, as different facilities have different guidelines. Wishing you all the best...enjoy your "new life!" 💕