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End stage cirrhosis: On the fence with transplant decision-making
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I question your hesitation. Why? Are you afraid you won't do what you need to do, as far as life changes, post transplant? Or, is it a feeling of possibly wasting a gift? I am Tia. I am 43. I drank for almost all my life. I had my liver transplant almost two years ago. My brother in law asked me if I would do it again. I would. I do admit, I suffered extreme depression and survivor's guilt. I still talk to someone weekly, but I am so blessed. Just remember that donors donate so we can live. It doesn't matter how long. You will feel blessed, too.
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Yes on a level I question if I can adhere to the rules, on another I feel like I have lived life and a new liver should go to a young person who has yet to experience what life has to offer. But that is a moot point at best, Mayo told me almost a year ago I was not sick enough to be considered for treatment. I have since moved on and was taken as a patient at AZ Liver Health. They have made me consider doing a transplant again, but fortunately I have worked hard and as my doctor put it 'I have a very sick liver that is stable' went from a 16 to a 11 on my meld score, my white blood cell count is back in normal range after 2 1/2 years, so a lot of positive, sobriety is the key for me. Thank you for your words and advice, this is a spiritual shot considering I have been thinking about Transplant possibility again, your message came at the right time. I am also so happy for you! a new start so to speak, what an amazing gift... Blessed you are 🙂