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on the fence with decision-making
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Morning Rosemary
Thank you. It is a difficult time and having so many questions, concerns, and the overwhelming feelings and emotions I feel is not always easy to navigate, support from amazing people like yourself means so much to me. I am set to see my doctor in 6 weeks, I was wondering if I should discuss my action plan with her and request all my medical records to be sent to Mayo? If I do that is it possible my doctor would not longer keep me as a patient. It is super hard to get in with a Liver doctor in Tucson, it would be nightmarish if she dropped me.
Lisa
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@runninglykos, I have located a couple of links that address your concern about seeking a 2nd opinion. I think that you will find some information to help you with making a decision:
- Three Reasons Why Getting a Second Opinion Is Worth It
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/three-reasons-why-getting-a-second-opinion-is-worth-it/
- How to Ask for a Second Opinion
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/how-to-ask-for-second-opinion
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I wouldn't advise you to cancel your current appointment. If I were in your situation, I would contact the Mayo Clinic Liver Transplant Department and see what they have to say about a second opinion. Here is the link to the liver department with Contact Information. You can call or send an email. They should be able to let you know whether to plan a second opinion appointment and/or what informatioin they need.
- Liver transplant expertise for complex liver issues
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/liver-transplant/home/
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Lisa, you are doing the right thing to advocate for your health. I hope that you will be able to get the treatment at home or at Mayo.