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regards,
Mr Liver
if that means able to live "at least" 20 years.
Your husband should already be on the transplant list.
Mr. Liver is correct on MELD score. But I would be very surprised if he already has a high score and your Dr. knows what it is.
"Probably needs a liver transplant," would be a very unusual understatement.
Is it possible to get a second opinion?
Your most likely able to get all the CT scans and MRI's on a disc. This makes it easier for a second opinion.
I caution, getting on the actual list is very cumbersome, in Miami, FL. anyway.
I sincerely hope that your spouse hasn't just recently stopped drinking. He will not get a transplant until alcohol free for six months. Besides, to be honest, it is sad that he hasn't stopped many years ago.
I wish you luck.
LEP
There are some members here who are post-tp, and hopefully those members who are more familiar with esld than I am will chime in soon. I notice you are new to the forum, so welcome. Don't be afraid to start a post of your own to ask a question -- sometimes comments added to existing older posts get lost in the shuffle. I sincerely hope your husband can make it to transplant -- stay strong, and my very best wishes to you both. ~eureka
I had a tp last April. Feel free to send me a private message or better yet, as suggested by eureka, post your own thread so others can reply. Many people will pass over an old post.