Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
I'm told I need to have a partial liver transplant. I do have a Donor. My question is: should I get a second opinion ? I have an appointment with Mayo Clinic. I heard that they are the best.
I'd love to hear from people that had the partial liver transplant. Are you glad that you had it done? And are you getting a better quality of life.
Jacinta
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Transplants Support Group.
@jacinta, I hope that you will find the answers that you are looking for when you visit Mayo. If you take your questions, they will be able to give you answers. I am also happy that our members have been able to help you to feel better about your surgery.
I continue to learn and to be amazed by the inspiring stories shared by out members. I hope to hear more from you.
Sending you a hug and prayers for your journey,
Rosemary
Thank You so much. Im on the bus to Rochester from the Airport
@jacinta, Stay warm:-)
If you get the opportunity, You might want to check out the Gift of Life House - for transplant patients.
Rosemary
@jacinta, I want to send you this note to say that I'm thinking about you. I sincerely hope that you are feeling okay.
I want to share with you a conversation that is currently active among some members who are in the process of being tested to be living kidney donors. Even though you are a liver patient, I feel that you might enjoy reading or participating in this group - different organ + similar concerns.
If you click on this link, it will take you to the discussion, "Living Donor". https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-donor/
Let me know if you need help getting to it.
Rosemary
If you have Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), or if you are a family member or friend of someone with PSC, then you must have lots of questions about the disease. I know I did when I was diagnosed with it in early 2000's, and I still do have lots of questions. I am a transplant recipient, and I remain dedicated to sharing my own experience to walk with you, to talk with you, and to hold your hand through your journey. But there is more that I have to share with you -
Mayo Connect has created a new Page that is dedicated to Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). You can follow the PSC page and stay up-to-date with news about advances in PSC research, clinical trials, and available resources.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/psc/
What is your PSC experience?
Hi, Jacinta. In case you didn't know, there is a great resource via PSC Partners. Not only is there good info. on our website (pscpartner.org), but we also have PSC discussion groups on Facebook. That would be a great place to get additional opinions. @jacinta
I tried logging on and had difficult in getting into it. I’d love to know more as I have it since 1989 . . . with bad days, good days . . . many, many ERCPs
Welcome back, @jacinta
Here is the link to the PSC blog by Mayo Clinic experts https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/psc/
The blog is right here on Connect, so you don't need to login again.
We would love to get an update from you. You mentioned that you had a donor. Is a partial transplant still in your future?
Sorry. I forgot the "s" http://www.PSCPartners.org
Hi, jenchavez. I would like to welcome you to Mayo Connect. My own PSC history is what brought me to Connect. After my transplant in 2009, I was looking others who shared my own transplant experience. That is when I discovered Mayo Connect. I enjoy being able to learn from others and to share transplant experiences that we have in common. I am in awe over the amount of caring and support transplant patients offer to each other. I appreciate what you have shared about the PSC Partners. We PSC'ers know what a lonely disease we share.
I am also excited to share the new PSC Pages that the Mayo Experts have recently opened. Have you seen it yet? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/psc/
jenchavez, In addition to your group affiliation with the PSC Partners, would you share a little about your own personal connection with PSC? Are you a patient? Cargiver? Family member?...
I look forward to hearing more from you.