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Living liver transplant donor -- I need some support and help:(
Transplants | Last Active: Jan 14, 2023 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
@rose999, I had a deceased donor. I understand how the MELD score would not play a role for a living liver donation. But I guess I was not even thinking about the possible complications associated with ascites or bleeding varices. I had both before my transplant and they were closely monitored before my transplant from a deceased donor, however I was very critical with end stage liver failure by the time I was transplanted. Is this something that you have experienced?
-For anyone with questions about MELD score, this is infographic offers a great explanation:
Infographic: MELD scores for liver transplants
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/infographic-meld-scores-for-liver-transplants/
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Thank you, Rosemary!! Thankfully she doesn't present with ascites or any bleeding varices. She is medically stable and, according to her liver team here in Houston, is well-equipped to start the living donor transplant process. We've been to Rochester a few times back in 2019 when she was first diagnosed with her liver disease (PBC) and are so thankful for the Mayo doctors and staff.