Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I am undetectable for 2 years now and I have volunteered to be a doner. HCV pos people need organs too. I am saying a prawer for you. Keep us posted. Bill --- billy lewis wrote: > The HepC virus is in all of your body. Even if you > get > a liver that is not infected, once they transplant > it, > it will test positive for HCV if you have HCV. The > answer is YES you want it. Good luck and my prayers > are with you..Bill > > --- wrote: > > > I need to know something, > > I am at the top of the transplant list and just > > received a call from s > > Hopkins... > > That there was a live donor and that the liver was > > infected with HEP-C, they > > wanted to know if I wanted it.. > > I am sick and really want to get this over with > BUT > > why would they > > transplant a liver already infected? > > Should I have taken the liver? This really has me > > worried, it caught me way > > off guard. > > Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it > down > > > > Thanks for any help > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > http://mail.yahoo.com > __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I am undetectable for 2 years now and I have volunteered to be a doner. HCV pos people need organs too. I am saying a prawer for you. Keep us posted. Bill --- billy lewis wrote: > The HepC virus is in all of your body. Even if you > get > a liver that is not infected, once they transplant > it, > it will test positive for HCV if you have HCV. The > answer is YES you want it. Good luck and my prayers > are with you..Bill > > --- wrote: > > > I need to know something, > > I am at the top of the transplant list and just > > received a call from s > > Hopkins... > > That there was a live donor and that the liver was > > infected with HEP-C, they > > wanted to know if I wanted it.. > > I am sick and really want to get this over with > BUT > > why would they > > transplant a liver already infected? > > Should I have taken the liver? This really has me > > worried, it caught me way > > off guard. > > Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it > down > > > > Thanks for any help > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > http://mail.yahoo.com > __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 My understanding is that the shortage of transplantable livers, and the high need for them for HCV patients has resulted in beginning to use livers from infected donors to implant into other infected patients. On some levels this makes sense. It provides some hope where none existed before. The questions I've seen raised on this subject were the genotypes of the two, is the donor geno a different type than yours? That would result in a dual, or more, geno infection. What is the condition of the liver. Hopefully they aren't trying to implant cirrhotic livers. Many with HCV have minimal liver damage. Implantation into an infected person will result in an infected liver, even if it weren't before. And something I'm not clear on, is HCV treatment a reasonable thing after transplant. I understand that its done for some. I'm not clear on the interaction between the IFN, the anti-rejection meds, and the rejection situation itself. I admit I haven't read the reports on that. Sally I Really Need Help With This One? I need to know something, I am at the top of the transplant list and just received a call from s Hopkins... That there was a live donor and that the liver was infected with HEP-C, they wanted to know if I wanted it.. I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT why would they transplant a liver already infected? Should I have taken the liver? This really has me worried, it caught me way off guard. Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 My understanding is that the shortage of transplantable livers, and the high need for them for HCV patients has resulted in beginning to use livers from infected donors to implant into other infected patients. On some levels this makes sense. It provides some hope where none existed before. The questions I've seen raised on this subject were the genotypes of the two, is the donor geno a different type than yours? That would result in a dual, or more, geno infection. What is the condition of the liver. Hopefully they aren't trying to implant cirrhotic livers. Many with HCV have minimal liver damage. Implantation into an infected person will result in an infected liver, even if it weren't before. And something I'm not clear on, is HCV treatment a reasonable thing after transplant. I understand that its done for some. I'm not clear on the interaction between the IFN, the anti-rejection meds, and the rejection situation itself. I admit I haven't read the reports on that. Sally I Really Need Help With This One? I need to know something, I am at the top of the transplant list and just received a call from s Hopkins... That there was a live donor and that the liver was infected with HEP-C, they wanted to know if I wanted it.. I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT why would they transplant a liver already infected? Should I have taken the liver? This really has me worried, it caught me way off guard. Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 You can go to www.hepatitisneighborhood.com and on the right hand side of the screen click on " ask the nurse " .. These nurses are from the University of Alabama Mobile Hospital, which is one of the leading Hepatitis hospitals in the nation for liver disease, and they could give yoou some really good insight. Bill --- wrote: > I need to know something, > I am at the top of the transplant list and just > received a call from s > Hopkins... > That there was a live donor and that the liver was > infected with HEP-C, they > wanted to know if I wanted it.. > I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT > why would they > transplant a liver already infected? > Should I have taken the liver? This really has me > worried, it caught me way > off guard. > Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down > > Thanks for any help > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 You can go to www.hepatitisneighborhood.com and on the right hand side of the screen click on " ask the nurse " .. These nurses are from the University of Alabama Mobile Hospital, which is one of the leading Hepatitis hospitals in the nation for liver disease, and they could give yoou some really good insight. Bill --- wrote: > I need to know something, > I am at the top of the transplant list and just > received a call from s > Hopkins... > That there was a live donor and that the liver was > infected with HEP-C, they > wanted to know if I wanted it.. > I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT > why would they > transplant a liver already infected? > Should I have taken the liver? This really has me > worried, it caught me way > off guard. > Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down > > Thanks for any help > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I think they do transplant infected livers into people that already have hcv. Just because it's infected doesn't make it a bad liver. Even with a virus-free liver, there's a good chance it will get infected, anyway. Sounds like the decision has already been made. If so, don't beat yourself up over about it. Take care, . Jane I Really Need Help With This One? I need to know something, I am at the top of the transplant list and just received a call from s Hopkins... That there was a live donor and that the liver was infected with HEP-C, they wanted to know if I wanted it.. I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT why would they transplant a liver already infected? Should I have taken the liver? This really has me worried, it caught me way off guard. Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I think they do transplant infected livers into people that already have hcv. Just because it's infected doesn't make it a bad liver. Even with a virus-free liver, there's a good chance it will get infected, anyway. Sounds like the decision has already been made. If so, don't beat yourself up over about it. Take care, . Jane I Really Need Help With This One? I need to know something, I am at the top of the transplant list and just received a call from s Hopkins... That there was a live donor and that the liver was infected with HEP-C, they wanted to know if I wanted it.. I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT why would they transplant a liver already infected? Should I have taken the liver? This really has me worried, it caught me way off guard. Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 , Although I have hep c, my liver is in great condition. Stage 0. Sounds like a good liver to me. I have a friend that is awaiting transplant. And I would do anything to be a live donor and give her a part of my liver. Like said before, and I must agree with him. You have Hep C, just because you get a new liver doesn't mean it will go away. It is still in your blood. A new liver will help prolong your life. And allow you to treat the Hep C. If you are lucky and get a liver like mine, then honey it is great. Think of the years you will have. Chances are that after the transplant you will be encouraged to treat the Hep C. But our prayers and best wishes are with you on what ever you do. Love Janet wrote: I need to know something, I am at the top of the transplant list and just received a call from s Hopkins... That there was a live donor and that the liver was infected with HEP-C, they wanted to know if I wanted it.. I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT why would they transplant a liver already infected? Should I have taken the liver? This really has me worried, it caught me way off guard. Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 , Although I have hep c, my liver is in great condition. Stage 0. Sounds like a good liver to me. I have a friend that is awaiting transplant. And I would do anything to be a live donor and give her a part of my liver. Like said before, and I must agree with him. You have Hep C, just because you get a new liver doesn't mean it will go away. It is still in your blood. A new liver will help prolong your life. And allow you to treat the Hep C. If you are lucky and get a liver like mine, then honey it is great. Think of the years you will have. Chances are that after the transplant you will be encouraged to treat the Hep C. But our prayers and best wishes are with you on what ever you do. Love Janet wrote: I need to know something, I am at the top of the transplant list and just received a call from s Hopkins... That there was a live donor and that the liver was infected with HEP-C, they wanted to know if I wanted it.. I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT why would they transplant a liver already infected? Should I have taken the liver? This really has me worried, it caught me way off guard. Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 , Although I have hep c, my liver is in great condition. Stage 0. Sounds like a good liver to me. I have a friend that is awaiting transplant. And I would do anything to be a live donor and give her a part of my liver. Like said before, and I must agree with him. You have Hep C, just because you get a new liver doesn't mean it will go away. It is still in your blood. A new liver will help prolong your life. And allow you to treat the Hep C. If you are lucky and get a liver like mine, then honey it is great. Think of the years you will have. Chances are that after the transplant you will be encouraged to treat the Hep C. But our prayers and best wishes are with you on what ever you do. Love Janet wrote: I need to know something, I am at the top of the transplant list and just received a call from s Hopkins... That there was a live donor and that the liver was infected with HEP-C, they wanted to know if I wanted it.. I am sick and really want to get this over with BUT why would they transplant a liver already infected? Should I have taken the liver? This really has me worried, it caught me way off guard. Now I am second guessing my decision to turn it down Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 yes all well and good but tell me how a person with HCV can be a live donor? I assume this person wants to donate Half his liver? Does this person want to hasten their own death? What stage damage is the donor liver? what even slight chance would the donor have to survive? Did I read it right? ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 yes all well and good but tell me how a person with HCV can be a live donor? I assume this person wants to donate Half his liver? Does this person want to hasten their own death? What stage damage is the donor liver? what even slight chance would the donor have to survive? Did I read it right? ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 yes all well and good but tell me how a person with HCV can be a live donor? I assume this person wants to donate Half his liver? Does this person want to hasten their own death? What stage damage is the donor liver? what even slight chance would the donor have to survive? Did I read it right? ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 The liver is the only organ that has the ability to rejuvinate itself. Within about 6 mos after donating half of your liver, it will have grown back to normal size.Common sense will tell you that a surgeon will not transplant a damaged liver. But it is common for HCV pos people to donate to other HCV pos people as long as they both have the same Genotype. Bill --- Ric wrote: > > yes all well and good but tell me how a person with > HCV can be a > live donor? I assume this person wants to donate > Half his liver? > Does this person want to hasten their own death? > What stage > damage is the donor liver? what even slight chance > would the > donor have to survive? Did I read it right? ric > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 The liver is the only organ that has the ability to rejuvinate itself. Within about 6 mos after donating half of your liver, it will have grown back to normal size.Common sense will tell you that a surgeon will not transplant a damaged liver. But it is common for HCV pos people to donate to other HCV pos people as long as they both have the same Genotype. Bill --- Ric wrote: > > yes all well and good but tell me how a person with > HCV can be a > live donor? I assume this person wants to donate > Half his liver? > Does this person want to hasten their own death? > What stage > damage is the donor liver? what even slight chance > would the > donor have to survive? Did I read it right? ric > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 The liver is the only organ that has the ability to rejuvinate itself. Within about 6 mos after donating half of your liver, it will have grown back to normal size.Common sense will tell you that a surgeon will not transplant a damaged liver. But it is common for HCV pos people to donate to other HCV pos people as long as they both have the same Genotype. Bill --- Ric wrote: > > yes all well and good but tell me how a person with > HCV can be a > live donor? I assume this person wants to donate > Half his liver? > Does this person want to hasten their own death? > What stage > damage is the donor liver? what even slight chance > would the > donor have to survive? Did I read it right? ric > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 and just what makes you so sure that half a donated liver with HCV will regenerate at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 and just what makes you so sure that half a donated liver with HCV will regenerate at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Thanks You for all your responses, It definitely adds to my questions next Dr. visit, it really makes me look differently at this.... I never expected a call like that, I thought the only decision I would have to make is " We Have A Healthy Liver That Matches You, Do You Want It " ....... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Was I wrong Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Thanks You for all your responses, It definitely adds to my questions next Dr. visit, it really makes me look differently at this.... I never expected a call like that, I thought the only decision I would have to make is " We Have A Healthy Liver That Matches You, Do You Want It " ....... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Was I wrong Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Two halves will regenerate making a whole liver. A lizards tail grows back whenever it is shed doesn't it.Usually when it grows bacslower in the one that donated than it des in the one that received. I can't believe that you had never heard if it,Try an " Ask Jeeves search about it. It is really cool.....Bill --- Ric wrote: > and just what makes you so sure that half a donated > liver with > HCV will regenerate at all? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Two halves will regenerate making a whole liver. A lizards tail grows back whenever it is shed doesn't it.Usually when it grows bacslower in the one that donated than it des in the one that received. I can't believe that you had never heard if it,Try an " Ask Jeeves search about it. It is really cool.....Bill --- Ric wrote: > and just what makes you so sure that half a donated > liver with > HCV will regenerate at all? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 The same genotype is imoirtant in order to reduce the chances oc rejection. Damn Ric, I thought that you were supposed to be up to date and knowledgable about HCV. --- Ric wrote: > > and here's another question. are you sure that the > same genotype > is 1 of the requirements of an HCV donatable liver. > I asked my > Dr. Everson about cross contamination of genotypes. > I wanted to > know if it's possible to have more than 1 geno? He > said yes and > he didn't think based on current knowledge that it > would mean > much as it relates to the to the patient. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 The same genotype is imoirtant in order to reduce the chances oc rejection. Damn Ric, I thought that you were supposed to be up to date and knowledgable about HCV. --- Ric wrote: > > and here's another question. are you sure that the > same genotype > is 1 of the requirements of an HCV donatable liver. > I asked my > Dr. Everson about cross contamination of genotypes. > I wanted to > know if it's possible to have more than 1 geno? He > said yes and > he didn't think based on current knowledge that it > would mean > much as it relates to the to the patient. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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