Transplant Evaluation Update

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Hello Don,

I completed the first 3 days of my TX evaluation at the Fairview

University of Minnesota Transplant Center last week. Everything was

going fine – met with my new Gastro who I felt extremely comfortable

with – he gave me a preliminary Meld of 11. But then I met with the

TX surgeon he said they found a some type of growth or abnormality in

my liver. He said it may be just a grouping of vessels or it could

be a tumor. I have a MRI scheduled for February 20th so they can

take a better look. I have been told if it is a tumor I would be

listed right away with a MELD of 24. If the tumor is cancerous, as

long as it has not spread beyond the Liver they can deal with it. If

it is a normal abnormality they are not sure at this point if they

would put me on the list until my Meld when higher. They will make

that decision after the MRI Results.

I was extremely impressed with the level of Care I received at the

Fairview University Transplant Center. They has an RN assigned to me

each day to help with getting to and from appointments and to answer

any questions throughout the day. My wife and I are completely at

ease with going through the process at the U of M and would recommend

the center to anyone.

I will post the results of my MRI.

Jeff

UC 1996, Colon removed 2003, PSC 2003