Update - in Hospital

[Guest guest]

I haven't read the posts lately even though I have my laptop with

me. I was really sick and needed a hurnia surgery on my belly

button. My red cell count was so low it was dangerous. That's why I

got 4 units of blood in blood transfusions, plus my kidneys were all

messed up. I got albumin, I think it is, protein, plus shots that

made my pancreas not work so hard, I think they said and other

medicines. I got out for two days and had to go back because my

routine labs bilirubin was 13 and it was 6 when I left the hospital

two days befoe, and my INR was 3.something. The surgeon is hoping

some of the skin they sewed together on my belly button that he's

hoping won't die and turn black, so we have to watch it and let them

know right away if it turns black but now that I'm back in the

hospital, they all say it looks good. They cut out the bruised,

thin skin and sewed the rest together. They drained 2-1/2 liters of

fluid out of my belly before the surgery and another liter during the

surgery. He says I already accumulated more fluid in my belly. I

have to have more drained tomorrow. The doctors down at my local

clinic were making me sick by giving me too many water pills. The

doctors gave us some scarey news. They said I need to get the word

out that I need a healthy person with my blood type O to donate part

of their liver to me because otherwise I'll probably die before I get

to the top of the list for a whole liver from a person who just

died. I am very very sick and need at least a partial liver to keep

me alive. Immediate family would be the closest match so my brother

is going to be tested to see if he is a match. He has the same blood

type as me O+, but the person just needs to have type O blood, I

guess, and the antibodies and different things have to match too.

When the doctors told us that me and just bawled our heads

off. Even the head nurse had tears in her eyes and hugged me. We

got kind of close. I have to recruit people for a partial liver

because they can't do that. said a guy at work is willing to

be tested. The hepatologist told me today that I have moved up

higher on the list now. I've been getting plasma and platelets today

and electrolytes since my sodium, potassium, and manganese were low.

Penny

[Guest guest]

You've sure had a time, Penny. I really hope your brother's bloodwork works out

for you so you can have something done quickly.

We will be praying for you.

Update - in Hospital

I haven't read the posts lately even though I have my laptop with

me. I was really sick and needed a hurnia surgery on my belly

button. My red cell count was so low it was dangerous. That's why I

got 4 units of blood in blood transfusions, plus my kidneys were all

messed up. I got albumin, I think it is, protein, plus shots that

made my pancreas not work so hard, I think they said and other

medicines. I got out for two days and had to go back because my

routine labs bilirubin was 13 and it was 6 when I left the hospital

two days befoe, and my INR was 3.something. The surgeon is hoping

some of the skin they sewed together on my belly button that he's

hoping won't die and turn black, so we have to watch it and let them

know right away if it turns black but now that I'm back in the

hospital, they all say it looks good. They cut out the bruised,

thin skin and sewed the rest together. They drained 2-1/2 liters of

fluid out of my belly before the surgery and another liter during the

surgery. He says I already accumulated more fluid in my belly. I

have to have more drained tomorrow. The doctors down at my local

clinic were making me sick by giving me too many water pills. The

doctors gave us some scarey news. They said I need to get the word

out that I need a healthy person with my blood type O to donate part

of their liver to me because otherwise I'll probably die before I get

to the top of the list for a whole liver from a person who just

died. I am very very sick and need at least a partial liver to keep

me alive. Immediate family would be the closest match so my brother

is going to be tested to see if he is a match. He has the same blood

type as me O+, but the person just needs to have type O blood, I

guess, and the antibodies and different things have to match too.

When the doctors told us that me and just bawled our heads

off. Even the head nurse had tears in her eyes and hugged me. We

got kind of close. I have to recruit people for a partial liver

because they can't do that. said a guy at work is willing to

be tested. The hepatologist told me today that I have moved up

higher on the list now. I've been getting plasma and platelets today

and electrolytes since my sodium, potassium, and manganese were low.

Penny

[Guest guest]

Penny, My prayers are with you. Hang in there, but remember, you are not alone.

One day we will all meet, and do a big group hug.

Update - in Hospital

I haven't read the posts lately even though I have my laptop with

me. I was really sick and needed a hurnia surgery on my belly

button. My red cell count was so low it was dangerous. That's why I

got 4 units of blood in blood transfusions, plus my kidneys were all

messed up. I got albumin, I think it is, protein, plus shots that

made my pancreas not work so hard, I think they said and other

medicines. I got out for two days and had to go back because my

routine labs bilirubin was 13 and it was 6 when I left the hospital

two days befoe, and my INR was 3.something. The surgeon is hoping

some of the skin they sewed together on my belly button that he's

hoping won't die and turn black, so we have to watch it and let them

know right away if it turns black but now that I'm back in the

hospital, they all say it looks good. They cut out the bruised,

thin skin and sewed the rest together. They drained 2-1/2 liters of

fluid out of my belly before the surgery and another liter during the

surgery. He says I already accumulated more fluid in my belly. I

have to have more drained tomorrow. The doctors down at my local

clinic were making me sick by giving me too many water pills. The

doctors gave us some scarey news. They said I need to get the word

out that I need a healthy person with my blood type O to donate part

of their liver to me because otherwise I'll probably die before I get

to the top of the list for a whole liver from a person who just

died. I am very very sick and need at least a partial liver to keep

me alive. Immediate family would be the closest match so my brother

is going to be tested to see if he is a match. He has the same blood

type as me O+, but the person just needs to have type O blood, I

guess, and the antibodies and different things have to match too.

When the doctors told us that me and just bawled our heads

off. Even the head nurse had tears in her eyes and hugged me. We

got kind of close. I have to recruit people for a partial liver

because they can't do that. said a guy at work is willing to

be tested. The hepatologist told me today that I have moved up

higher on the list now. I've been getting plasma and platelets today

and electrolytes since my sodium, potassium, and manganese were low.

Penny

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Penny,

You are precious! I am praying for you and I hope your brothers tests work out.

I'm O+ as well and if I was there you could have half mine in a minute!!!

Try to stay positive. I know this is hard and can get overwhelming to deal with.

Are you ok with support? Are the kidneys doing any better?

I feel so bad sometimes when I know friends hurt and I can't do anything.

I'm sure most of the group here feels that way and if we could all be there with

you we would.

When your up to it please let us know how you're doing as difficult as that may

be. Hang in there and don't give up!

I know you're strong. You can beat this! Stay positive! Even when it hurts and

you want to cry. My wife became friends with her nurses as well and when the

doctors came in to tell us the same news all of us were crying. Me, Insoon, the

nurses and even the doctor was teared up.

Honestly Penny, I don't know what to say. I want to be positive for you and

cheer lead. At the same time when I read your story I relive what my wife went

through.

and it breaks my heart that your sick. I know that you will get your partial

liver transplant and I want you to stay strong and live!

MaC

preciouspenny3 wrote: I

haven't read the posts lately even though I have my laptop with

me. I was really sick and needed a hurnia surgery on my belly

button. My red cell count was so low it was dangerous. That's why I

got 4 units of blood in blood transfusions, plus my kidneys were all

messed up. I got albumin, I think it is, protein, plus shots that

made my pancreas not work so hard, I think they said and other

medicines. I got out for two days and had to go back because my

routine labs bilirubin was 13 and it was 6 when I left the hospital

two days befoe, and my INR was 3.something. The surgeon is hoping

some of the skin they sewed together on my belly button that he's

hoping won't die and turn black, so we have to watch it and let them

know right away if it turns black but now that I'm back in the

hospital, they all say it looks good. They cut out the bruised,

thin skin and sewed the rest together. They drained 2-1/2 liters of

fluid out of my belly before the surgery and another liter during the

surgery. He says I already accumulated more fluid in my belly. I

have to have more drained tomorrow. The doctors down at my local

clinic were making me sick by giving me too many water pills. The

doctors gave us some scarey news. They said I need to get the word

out that I need a healthy person with my blood type O to donate part

of their liver to me because otherwise I'll probably die before I get

to the top of the list for a whole liver from a person who just

died. I am very very sick and need at least a partial liver to keep

me alive. Immediate family would be the closest match so my brother

is going to be tested to see if he is a match. He has the same blood

type as me O+, but the person just needs to have type O blood, I

guess, and the antibodies and different things have to match too.

When the doctors told us that me and just bawled our heads

off. Even the head nurse had tears in her eyes and hugged me. We

got kind of close. I have to recruit people for a partial liver

because they can't do that. said a guy at work is willing to

be tested. The hepatologist told me today that I have moved up

higher on the list now. I've been getting plasma and platelets today

and electrolytes since my sodium, potassium, and manganese were low.

Penny

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