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It's not all about the MELD Score
Transplants | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (217)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for the response. She has swelling in legs. Was in arm but has moved to leg. Also has a blood clot in her leg. She broke her ankle a month ago and that is where the clot is. In March she was told there was a problem with her liver and was told to stop all alcohol consumption which she did. Spent last week in hospital with swelling and was given this news. Waiting to hear from Henry Ford now.
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Hello @shogg, I’m very sorry about your daughter’s condition. She’s very fortunate to have your support. I had my liver transplant in August 2020. When I was in Stage 3 liver cirrhosis and my meld score was in the high 20s (and I have an autoimmune disease which was causing other issues), but Covid was interfering with my ability to be evaluated for a transplant. My stomach swelled immensely, as did my lower legs and feet, I was getting increasingly fatigued and ill.
Fortunately, I finished my evaluations, was placed on the list and was returning home after an overnight stay at my transplant hospital, when I got the call for my transplant surgery.
Please let us know how her visit at Henry Ford goes. The evaluation is an important and encouraging step along the way. The transplant team is there to ensure success. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and talk about yours and your daughters concerns. It’ll be a stressful journey, but it’s important that both you and your daughter stay positive and be strong.