GotToRollMe
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I'm going to post more in this thread when I have something concrete. For now, I can tell you that I met a man named Angel yesterday who turned out to be a real angel. He's offered to be a donor - he's 29, never done drugs, doesn't drink, and is in great health. He really wants to do this for me. A complete stranger wants to save my life - something my own brother wouldn't do.
However, I'm getting mixed information from the medical establishment regarding how sick I have to be before I can get a transplant - apparently the MELD score (Model for End-stage Liver Disease) is different in every state. In New York it's 25; in Florida it's 15. The liver expert doctor told me that blood type doesn't matter, while everywhere else I've researched says it's the first criterion in donor compatibility. And now he wants to put me on Interferon. I dunno.
Ellen, for all I know this man may not be compatible with me. I have to go back to the hospital this coming Friday, and I'm going to see what I can do about getting you guys tested. I will keep you posted as to all aspects. You've been very patient, and I appreciate it. I wish I had more news for you, but so far this is it. Fingers crossed, kid!
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