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It's not all about the MELD Score

Transplants | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (217)

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@gaylea1

My original MELD score was 25 and it only went up from there. When I finally reached 30+ they deemed me ill enough to top the transplant wait list. It took 17 months on the wait list to be transplanted. My blood type and small physique held me back. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis and the scarring was irreversable. I'm not sure if they'd transplant you with such a low score but they do take each case individually.

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@gaylea1 That’s just how long I waited also. I’m just under 5’3”, same height as my donor, and blood type B which I understand is an advantage, along with A and AB. I was MELD 28 but due for an increase when my transplant came through. Things had just gone downhill drastically and quickly.
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