Transplant update....

krisgabes

New member
Hey everyone! I know I haven't been on in a while but I thought I'd update you all in my transplant journey. I'm about 3/4 through all the paperwork. The next step is waiting for the call to go down to Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL for evaluations and then I'll be added to the list! I'm a little anxious, a little nervous, a little scared. Ultimately, I can't wait at my second chance at life!

Last month, I was hospitalized for hepatic ensephalopathy- a bad sign that my liver is declining. My liver got backed up in metabolizing things and the toxins went into my blood stream and went to my brain. It all happened so suddenly. I didn't know who I was, I didn't recognize home, or the hospital. I seemed to regress. Luckily i didn't suffer much brain damage. I do have trouble with words and thoughts at times. As a result I also had to cut my psych meds in half, so I'm learning how to deal with emotions, stress, and the bipolar without the aide of some meds. I was released from the hospital after 5 days.

I'm certainly ready for a new liver! Thanks everyone for always being supportive. I will continue to keep you all posted on new developments.
 
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