Ok.... the likelihood of me dying from liver failure in the next 3 months is low, real low. But I will have to have a liver transplant down the road. How far down the road? Well, that depends on how fast my disease progresses. Right now, I have an approximate MELD Score (model for end-stage liver disease) of 9. The Doctor ordered another round of tests so he can factor in a few more values that the e.r. didnt check when I was there in March. Most transplant specialists wont even consider putting someone on the transplant list until a 15, so I have a little while to go. But I will get to that level eventually... My doctor said maybe 5-10 years from now. Maybe sooner. But it will happen. And I know what a lot of you are thinking, your liver can heal itself... Yes, this is true for people who havent gotten to cirrhosis yet. But, I am there. I just got to get sicker before I can get better. Now lets talk about the crazy part... Even though I now know that I will have to go through all of this, I am thankful that it happened. I dont know if I ever would have sobered up if it hadnt. I feel truly blessed to have lived through it and to get this opportunity. P.S. The patty melt I had for lunch was fire, son!
Posted on: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:11:55 +0000
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