hepc and liver transplant to kellyh06

[LadyY]

I personally know a father and daughter who underwent the transplant. The daughter was around 20 yrs. old and father in mid to late 50's. He is about 6' 3" tall and weighed about three hundred lbs. She is about 5' 11" and weighed approx. 175 lbs. She is fine, has given birth to a child since and otherwise healthy. This procedure took place about 6 1/2 years ago. She said she would do it again....(meaning she has no regrets) Last I heard he was ok but was taking alot of meds..anti-rejection and when we talked last, he was very grateful to be alive.
All the best to you. He is a lucky man to have a daughter that would even consider it.
Yvonne

[mikesimon]

See: http://med.stanford.edu/shs/txp/livertxp/livingdonation.html

Basic facts regarding the donor:

* The donor should be a relative (close or distant) or emotionally related to the recipient.

* The donor must be competent and freely willing to donate.

* The donor should be in good physical and mental health.

* The decision to be a donor should be made after careful consideration and understanding the procedure, and accepting its risks and complications.

* There should be no evidence of financial gain arising out of the donation.

* Potential donors who are believed or known to be coerced must be excluded.

* The blood type of the donor must be the same, or compatible, with the recipient.

* The donor must be relatively close in size (or larger) than the recipient.

* Donors need to have the ability and willingness to comply with follow-up.

* All donors must have a primary care physician.

* All donors must have insurance coverage.

Mike