@lynjoy2, You won't believe this! I was out for the day with my husband and when when he parked the car, we both opened our doors art the same time - and a gust of wind blew some of my note paper out the door. It went faster than I could run, and it was the sheet of paper with MY questions for the new doctor that I have an appointment with on Monday! I have to start over again. (I didn't make this up)

I used to teach. I was 59 when my disease advanced to needing a transplant. I transplanted at age 60, and made the decision to retire early. However I know of others who decided to go back to the classroom. One lady who lives in a neighboring school district returned to kindergarten classroom after her liver transplant and remained there until she retired at full age.

Your fears about a transplant are completely understandable. When I was on the UNOS list and waiting for my transplant, I was meeting with the transplant surgeon and said that I was really scared and didn't think that I could deal with the post surgery. The surgeon calmly replied that They would take care of everything, and that I just had to show up. Those words were true!

You can find some suggestions for questions in this link:
- Liver Disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-problems/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374507
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I found this discussion where members have shared their experiences.
- Pre Liver Transplant and Nervous
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prepost-liver-transplant/?pg=1#comment-798431
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lynjoy2, Will your appointment be with a specialist at a transplant center?