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@klm3

Hello - If anybody can help me that would be great. I am fortunate enough to have a relative open to potentially being a liver donor. I have been referred to Mayo Phoenix and will hopefully be able to get a consultation in a month or two. Does anyone know what the height differential is for a donor? - for example: do you have to be within 8 inches of each other? And, how soon is too soon? My MELD is around 12. Our blood types are compatible.

Thanks for any help.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 10, 2023

@klm3, How soon is too soon? That is a great question and I hope that you will learn the answer to that when you have your evaluation. Each of us is unique and our liver condition as well as related health issues.

I have a deceased donor. I have never heard mention of donor height being a consideration in the match. I urge you to read the information that @jamesduaiswamy has shared.

Here are some links that you will find helpful as you wait for your scheduled appointment:
- Living-donor transplantation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/living-donor-transplantation/overview/
- Transplant Blog - with Living Donor Toolkit
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/
@klm3, Do you have any questions as you proceed toward evaluation? How can we help you prepare?

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Ginjah320 | @jinja320 | May 12, 2023

Hi @klm3

My first transplant was through living donor. I was 17 years old and my donor was my father, he was 40. At that time we were no where close in height. I know the size of the organs matter but im not sure it has anything to do with height. My second donor although he was deceased he was also much taller than I was. He was 18 and i was 37.
I hope this helps a bit.

All the best with your consultation and I hope your surgery goes well if you decide to go ahead with it.

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