Thanks for a very informative video! I received a liver transplant almost 3 years ago. I had NAFLD, Hemochromatosis and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. By the time I was diagnosed, I had cirrhosis, varices and hepatic encephalopathy. I managed my symptoms and underwent therapeutic phlebotomy, but the damage was done. Finally, a hepatocellular carcinoma was discovered, and I was evaluated for transplant. I was placed on the list and received a new liver 28 days later - after two false alarms. The third time was the charm. For those who are suffering from liver disease, I want to tell you to listen to your doctors, don’t ignore symptoms, and pray. You, too can get a second chance at life.

I'm about to start the screening process for a liver transplant. End stage chirosis diagnosed back in April. Past 10 months of no booze, smoking or weed as I quit all 3 on January 1st, but sadly too late. Thanks so much posting this. Very informative and gives me some idea of what to expect in the upcoming future.

thanks so much!! My 62 yo brother is awaiting a liver transplant for 4th stage liver failure with alcoholic cirrhosis. He didn't think he had a drinking problem and as soon as he heard his AST/ALT levels he hasn't touched a drop. Could. this be a genetic weakness?

What a pretty doctor ❤

I am undergoing evaluation for liver transplant and a lot are rejected. I might be rejected because I have past surgeries for hernias with wire mesh, a right hemicolectomy as well as having a big clot blocking my portal vein. Calcium throughout my heart and veins near my spleen. I have a 895 calcium score around my heart. Be straight up with me, they are probably not going to accept me for transplant. It's a shame because I like being alive?

Very helpful

I wonder why my G.I. doctor told me that a person could live for at least 15 years after the diagnosis of cirrhosis of liver. I was diagnosed in june of 2023. My meld score is above 4, ist stage compensated. Non alcohol. I did drink heavy off and on, on weekends only for about 22 years. I havent touched alcohol for 22 years. My liver functions as alt and ast were always normal until 6 years ago. I have had fatty liver for the last 20 years, they think thats what caused the cirrhosis. They never told me that fatty liver to turn to cirrhosis way back 20 years ago? I'm 64, diabetic and some autoimmune disease. Right now im noy too bad, I get tired very easy and sometimes so.e swelling in just my left leg. I have mild portal hypertension, im on a low dose betablocker, and a B.P. pill.

thanks for a very detail on liver transplant my meld score is 7 but i went for a sonagram my liver dr found what mite be cyst or cancer i will find out on jan 12 2024

@rulistening3174

6 ай бұрын

I’ll Pray that tomorrow you will get good news

@mixedfeelings5484

22 күн бұрын

how are you doing now?

Is a 77 year old patient with advanced hepatocellular ca who also has hemachromatosis considered for transplant.

@greatlakes4753

4 ай бұрын

I've never heard of one being done for patients over 65.

Excuse me but what exactly are you smiling for? Didn't strike you as strange that no other medical channel had cheery thumbnails for such devastating topics? Guess not. Great topic coverage though