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Thank you all so much for your reply's. I haven't figured out how to reply to each one. I am electronically challenged. Richard, thank you for your Service and your words and prayers. Cheryl, I live…
Replied Nov. 14, 2009
I'm a care giver
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Hello, My husband is on the Liver Transplant list. Has been for two years, but has been sick off and on for almost 9 years. I have so many emotions going right now it is hard to sort them all out. My…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard J Wadzinski Jr Nov. 15, 2009.
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Linda,
Thank youy for finding kind words of expression to send back, I hope this lnote finds you well and feeling a little better. Keep the Faith , and you know where to find your tx cafe freinds here. God Bless you and all of us, may the Lord send…
Thank you all so much for your reply's. I haven't figured out how to reply to each one. I am electronically challenged. Richard, thank you for your Service and your words and prayers. Cheryl, I live in a small town and he will be getting his surgery…
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My name is Beth. My husband Rick got his Liver Transplant on December 13, 2008.He waited for 4 years on the transplant list with a meld of 16. I can completely relate to what you are talking about. It's so frustrating to see how sick they a…
i have been where you are and my husband was on the waiting list for a liver for 16 months, he got hie liver transplant 2 1/2 yrs ago, now his kidneys are getting worse. his creatine level has been gong up in the past few months , up to 7.0, his dr…
H iLinda. My husband has been on the transplant list for 2 years now and has maintained a MELD of 12 over that time. Along the way, he of course developed complications such as esophageal varices and a bowel obstruction. We have gotten 2 calls since…
You aren't crazy! I had a liver transplant in May of 2008. My meld was close to 40. It is a tough road for both of y"all. It say you are from NV- I hope near a city. Some of the hospitals have support groups- caregivers and people waiting are allowe…
Please get in touch with the tx coordinator, your social worker or some one you can take aside and sit with that will listen to you and guide you through this, I was unfortunate to have been gassed in the 1st Gulf War and had no warning when the poo…
Hello, My husband is on the Liver Transplant list. Has been for two years, but has been sick off and on for almost 9 years. I have so many emotions going right now it is hard to sort them all out. My husband sleeps about 16 - 17 hours a day. It is s…
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- At 7:24pm on November 25, 2009,
Holdol said…
- Linda, I just wanted to say hi and welcome you to the Cafe! As you can see this site is amazing and full of so much support. I had a liver just over 3 years ago. How are you and your husband doing? I know it's hard to watch someone go through that, so if you ever need to vent or talk to someone I'm definitely here for ya :) I truly hope your husband recieves his gift soon. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Take care..
- At 5:28pm on November 11, 2009,
Karen Weddick said… - Hi Linda:
I’d like to welcome you to the Transplant Café. You are now a member of a warm, friendly, supportive, caring, understanding, sensitive and informative site. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask and I’ll be glad to help you out. So glad you are here and again welcome to the Transplant Café. Here’s a link that might help you get started:
www.transplantcafe.com/forum/topic/show?id=2024407:Topic:2985
Take care,
Karen
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