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TastyReuben said:
Did they give you a long-term plan?
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The surgeon wants to get me on the list for a liver transplant. But, based on the scales used to get approved for a transplant, I don't really qualify. There are two scales used, and I qualify on one, but not the other, and that second one is considered the most accurate.

So, I haven't a clue what is going to happen.

CD
 
caseydog said:
The surgeon wants to get me on the list for a liver transplant. But, based on the scales used to get approved for a transplant, I don't really qualify. There are two scales used, and I qualify on one, but not the other, and that second one is considered the most accurate.

So, I haven't a clue what is going to happen.

CD
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You poor thing. I'm so sorry for what you are going through. :hug:
 
caseydog said:
The surgeon wants to get me on the list for a liver transplant. But, based on the scales used to get approved for a transplant, I don't really qualify. There are two scales used, and I qualify on one, but not the other, and that second one is considered the most accurate.

So, I haven't a clue what is going to happen.

CD
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I hope before you're discharged, they give you some kind of plan, even if it's, "Let's get together after the new year and work out a plan."
 
caseydog said:
The surgeon wants to get me on the list for a liver transplant. But, based on the scales used to get approved for a transplant, I don't really qualify. There are two scales used, and I qualify on one, but not the other, and that second one is considered the most accurate.

So, I haven't a clue what is going to happen.

CD
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My heart goes out to you.
 
caseydog said:
The surgeon wants to get me on the list for a liver transplant. But, based on the scales used to get approved for a transplant, I don't really qualify. There are two scales used, and I qualify on one, but not the other, and that second one is considered the most accurate.

So, I haven't a clue what is going to happen.

CD
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How are things going CD?
 
epicuric said:
How are things going CD?
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I'm home. Pain is okay when I'm not doing anything, but can be excruciating when doing some things. Worst is sitting up from bed. I have to find something I can make to help with that. If something falls on the floor, it's going to stay there, because bending to pick it up isn't going to happen. Coughing and sneezing are very unpleasant, too.

Mostly, I'm frustrated because I'm going through all this for nothing -- I still have my gall bladder. My mom is getting bad about not comprehending thisgs, too. She has it stuck in her head that I called off the surgery. I keep telling her that the surgery happened, but is just wasn't successful. Then a few minutes later, she asks again, "So, they didn't do the surgery?" I think in the back of her mind she's thinking I can now come "home" for Christmas. Her mom was exactly like this late in her life. I'm starting to understand the frustration my mom felt with her mom.

I have a follow-up appointment with the surgion in a couple of weeks. I'll ask him for a detailed review of WTF happened. He is very well respected, so I don't blame him. I just want to know the chain of events that led to where I am right now.

As for a transplant, I have one excellent doctor recommending I be evaluated for it, and another well respected doctor telling me I don't qualify for one. Obviously, a liver transplant is a life-changing procedure, so asking me what I wanted to do two hours before surgery on Monday was not something I was equipped to deal with. I'm going to need a whole lot more information.

CD
 
caseydog said:
I'm home. Pain is okay when I'm not doing anything, but can be excruciating when doing some things. Worst is sitting up from bed. I have to find something I can make to help with that. If something falls on the floor, it's going to stay there, because bending to pick it up isn't going to happen. Coughing and sneezing are very unpleasant, too.

Mostly, I'm frustrated because I'm going through all this for nothing -- I still have my gall bladder. My mom is getting bad about not comprehending thisgs, too. She has it stuck in her head that I called off the surgery. I keep telling her that the surgery happened, but is just wasn't successful. Then a few minutes later, she asks again, "So, they didn't do the surgery?" I think in the back of her mind she's thinking I can now come "home" for Christmas. Her mom was exactly like this late in her life. I'm starting to understand the frustration my mom felt with her mom.

I have a follow-up appointment with the surgion in a couple of weeks. I'll ask him for a detailed review of WTF happened. He is very well respected, so I don't blame him. I just want to know the chain of events that led to where I am right now.

As for a transplant, I have one excellent doctor recommending I be evaluated for it, and another well respected doctor telling me I don't qualify for one. Obviously, a liver transplant is a life-changing procedure, so asking me what I wanted to do two hours before surgery on Monday was not something I was equipped to deal with. I'm going to need a whole lot more information.

CD
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I hope you get a lot of info and the best possible (and succesful) care very soon and that you recover & feel good in the near future!
 
MypinchofItaly said:
Not sure, but I think I might give it to the homeless center I help every now and then
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I’ve decided for this option. I’m lucky enough and can buy food and treat myself whenever I want. I’d do this (and actually do) every time, not only because it’s Christmas.
 
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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Almost got the tree decorated. It's only taken me 4 days between my knee injury, my back problems, being rather ill (chest infection and severe asthmatic don't mix) I've been totally wiped out. 40mg hydrocortisone and 50mg prednisone and I still slept for 2 days solid. I should be bouncing off walls. I can barelystay awake but I've responded to the dreaded antibiotics... and I managed to fall again today, twist my ankle (yeah I know) and break everything I was carrying. Luckily no other injuries...

Still need to add the tinsel and the star (always last).

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caseydog said:
Obviously, a liver transplant is a life-changing procedure, so asking me what I wanted to do two hours before surgery on Monday was not something I was equipped to deal with. I'm going to need a whole lot more information.
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Oh - I was thinking the transplant was something they discussed post operatively and somehow connected to why they didn't take the gall bladder out. What did they say is wrong with your liver (if you don't mind me asking)?
 
caseydog said:
The surgeon wants to get me on the list for a liver transplant. But, based on the scales used to get approved for a transplant, I don't really qualify. There are two scales used, and I qualify on one, but not the other, and that second one is considered the most accurate.

So, I haven't a clue what is going to happen.

CD
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Close friend was on the bottom of the list but soon got a call up. Last possible candidate for several reasons but made the cut. Did the work in Phoenix. That was three years ago and working good. You'll get the call.
 
caseydog said:
I'm home. Pain is okay when I'm not doing anything, but can be excruciating when doing some things. Worst is sitting up from bed. I have to find something I can make to help with that. If something falls on the floor, it's going to stay there, because bending to pick it up isn't going to happen. Coughing and sneezing are very unpleasant, too.

Mostly, I'm frustrated because I'm going through all this for nothing -- I still have my gall bladder. My mom is getting bad about not comprehending thisgs, too. She has it stuck in her head that I called off the surgery. I keep telling her that the surgery happened, but is just wasn't successful. Then a few minutes later, she asks again, "So, they didn't do the surgery?" I think in the back of her mind she's thinking I can now come "home" for Christmas. Her mom was exactly like this late in her life. I'm starting to understand the frustration my mom felt with her mom.

I have a follow-up appointment with the surgion in a couple of weeks. I'll ask him for a detailed review of WTF happened. He is very well respected, so I don't blame him. I just want to know the chain of events that led to where I am right now.

As for a transplant, I have one excellent doctor recommending I be evaluated for it, and another well respected doctor telling me I don't qualify for one. Obviously, a liver transplant is a life-changing procedure, so asking me what I wanted to do two hours before surgery on Monday was not something I was equipped to deal with. I'm going to need a whole lot more information.

CD
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Good to hear you being so pragmatic about it. Fingers crossed for a good plan emerging in the New Year.
 
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