New Liver for Mike
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In September, 2016, my doctor totally surprised me with the news that I had stage 4 non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver and that most patients with stage 4 cirrhosis will need a liver transplant in 6 to 24 months.
I was in the hospital for several days in April, in May and in June. I have pretty good insurance, but the co-pays and deductibles do add up quickly.
I have started the testing to get on the liver transplant list. The testing is done in Oklahoma City at Integris Baptist Hospital. I will stay in Oklahoma City during some of the tests that take 2 or 3 days. My MELD score is already around 32 and most transplants take place once a person's MELD score reaches somewhere between 35 to 40 max.
Once I'm on the list and they find a new liver for me, I will be in the hospital for about 1 or 2 weeks. Then when I am released, I must stay close to the hospital (probably in an apartment near the hospital) for about 2 or 3 months. I will be checked daily, then weekly by doctors to make sure my body is not rejecting my new liver. I will also be taking expensive anti-rejection meds then and for the rest of my life.
It's going to be a long process. I still believe God is faithful and that He gives good gifts to His children and that He is a healing God. Your prayers are always appreciated! But should God see fit for the liver transplant to happen, your help with funds for the medicine and hospital co-pays, deductibles, housing, food, gasoline and any unforeseen expenses would be appreciated.
Love you guys! Mike
I was in the hospital for several days in April, in May and in June. I have pretty good insurance, but the co-pays and deductibles do add up quickly.
I have started the testing to get on the liver transplant list. The testing is done in Oklahoma City at Integris Baptist Hospital. I will stay in Oklahoma City during some of the tests that take 2 or 3 days. My MELD score is already around 32 and most transplants take place once a person's MELD score reaches somewhere between 35 to 40 max.
Once I'm on the list and they find a new liver for me, I will be in the hospital for about 1 or 2 weeks. Then when I am released, I must stay close to the hospital (probably in an apartment near the hospital) for about 2 or 3 months. I will be checked daily, then weekly by doctors to make sure my body is not rejecting my new liver. I will also be taking expensive anti-rejection meds then and for the rest of my life.
It's going to be a long process. I still believe God is faithful and that He gives good gifts to His children and that He is a healing God. Your prayers are always appreciated! But should God see fit for the liver transplant to happen, your help with funds for the medicine and hospital co-pays, deductibles, housing, food, gasoline and any unforeseen expenses would be appreciated.
Love you guys! Mike
Organizer
Michael McGuire
Organizer
Sapulpa, OK
