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What to expect going into a transplant consult?

Transplants | Last Active: Jan 17 1:22pm | Replies (24)
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@rosemarya

I began my journey toward liver failure and eventual kidney failure with a diagnosis of with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). This possibility never entered my mind when I was going thru my initial evaluation. * For anyone who is beginning their evaluation - Note that your transplant team will guide you thru every step of your own journey. *

@jeanne1959 - How about you? Why did you need both?

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jeanne1959 | @jeanne1959 | Jan 16 1:49pm

Hi Rosemary!
Thank you for sharing a little of your history.
I had my first liver transplant in January 2008 which failed due to ischemia. The transplanted liver was damaged. I fell into a coma and all of my organs started to fail. In February, a match was found but by that time, I needed a liver and a kidney. It was a long recovery period in UCLA. If my son hadn’t been so persistent every day, I may not have had the same outcome. CAREGIVERS are soo important. I have no memory as I was in a coma but my doctors told me alll about it 😇
My faith deepened and the meaning of God’s Grace became clear in a tangible way.
My life is dedicated to serving Others. That will never change.
Each of us have an important and precious journey to share.
God is GOoD✝️

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