Help Support Katrina Guinan in Her Time of Need
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Hi, I’m Katrina, and I’m reaching out to you today because I have recently been diagnosed with severe liver disease and will need a full liver transplant as soon as I am matched. For the past 6 months, I have been living a life I never imagined would be mine. In mid September I went to Urgent Care for abdominal pain that had been going on for about a week. The pain was accompanied by bloating and constipation. So, I thought I might have a bowel obstruction. After a very short time at Urgent Care, they sent me to the Emergency Department (ED) at my local hospital. The ED ran labs which led them to ordering a sonogram of my liver, here they found severe scarring and ran additional blood work to obtain my MELD score (Model for Endstage Liver Disease). At this point I was admitted to the hospital and they began aggressive oral treatment. The next morning, I was told that my life expectancy is 3 months. I am taking 9 medications a day and have labs done every two weeks in conjunction with visits to my GI doc. Luckily the medications have kept me stable but they are not working to bring my liver to a “compensated” state, which was the hope. After many doctor visits and procedures (paracentesis, endoscopy, colonoscopy) at my local hospital, I have been referred to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. This is one of the best transplant centers in the country! Unfortunately, every visit comes with the cost of travel, hotel stay, and of course the medical bills. This has been incredibly tough for not only me, but for my children as well and we are doing everything we can to navigate this difficult time.
We are seeking support to help cover the cost of the transplant, lifelong medication, and travel/hotel costs to Boston for appointments. Here’s a breakdown of what your contributions will help with:
- Transplant (surgery, hospital stay and follow up)
- Anti-Rejection medication
- Travel/Hotel for trips to Boston
We truly appreciate any support you can offer, whether it's a donation or simply sharing our story with your network. Your help makes a significant difference in my life expectancy and relieves a bit of stress for me and my family. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story. My family and I are grateful for your support during this challenging period.
Hi, I’m Katrina, and I’m reaching out to you today because I have recently been diagnosed with severe liver disease and will need a full liver transplant as soon as I am matched. For the past 6 months, I have been living a life I never imagined would be mine. In mid September I went to Urgent Care for abdominal pain that had been going on for about a week. The pain was accompanied by bloating and constipation. So, I thought I might have a bowel obstruction. After a very short time at Urgent Care, they sent me to the Emergency Department (ED) at my local hospital. The ED ran labs which led them to ordering a sonogram of my liver, here they found severe scarring and ran additional blood work to obtain my MELD score (Model for Endstage Liver Disease). At this point I was admitted to the hospital and they began aggressive oral treatment. The next morning, I was told that my life expectancy is 3 months. I am taking 9 medications a day and have labs done every two weeks in conjunction with visits to my GI doc. Luckily the medications have kept me stable but they are not working to bring my liver to a “compensated” state, which was the hope. After many doctor visits and procedures (paracentesis, endoscopy, colonoscopy) at my local hospital, I have been referred to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. This is one of the best transplant centers in the country! Unfortunately, every visit comes with the cost of travel, hotel stay, and of course the medical bills. This has been incredibly tough for not only me, but for my children as well and we are doing everything we can to navigate this difficult time.
We are seeking support to help cover the cost of the transplant, lifelong medication, and travel/hotel costs to Boston for appointments. Here’s a breakdown of what your contributions will help with:
- Transplant (surgery, hospital stay and follow up)
- Anti-Rejection medication
- Travel/Hotel for trips to Boston
We truly appreciate any support you can offer, whether it's a donation or simply sharing our story with your network. Your help makes a significant difference in my life expectancy and relieves a bit of stress for me and my family. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story. My family and I are grateful for your support during this challenging period.