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Hey Lyncia.  I see your birthday is today.  Wishing you a Happy Birthday & God

bless you on your special day & every day!  With Love, Jackie

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>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

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bobby i am so sorry for your loss.i am suffering end stage liver cirrhosis due

to alcohol i was diagnose oct2008 i have been on the tp list since dec 2009.i

have been sober now for 21mos.but i had to be clean for one year to even be

consisdered for the evalution.candice i really do believe what bobby says your

mom diffently should find the best liver team in you area.i hate to say it but

that maybe the only way to help your mom.sorry things are rough now but you have

to keep the faith and believe in your higher power. god bless.

bev, hstn. tx

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 5:16:39 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Dear Candace, my very best friend in the whole world was like your mom is now.

She was being seen at Denver General,the teaching hospital here in Denver, which

is the big " public " hospital. It is a really good trauma center, and of you have

a gunshot wound to the head or chest, your chances are greatly improved if you

are taken there. But Ardis didnt have a gunshot wound at all, she had end stage

liver disease like your mom. She needed a liver transplant and no one told us.

No one ever told us at all. That hospital is not good for much else after all.

After her social security came in, I took her to a very very good private

doctor. He told us that Ardis' only chance was across the streeet at the

University of Colorado Health sciences center. Since it is staffed by the very

same people who work at the " public hospital " I was sceptical. But I took her

there and asked at first and then later demanded a liver transplant evaluation.

My friend Ardis Lorraine was given a chance for this special appointment! Even

though she was an alcoholic in denial, and in the very last stages of liver

disease, she saw the head professor of the largest and best liver transplant

program in the rocky mountain region. The very first liver transplant was done

right there at CU.

The same doctor whom saw my friend is now in charge of my case. My friend and

loved one was regarded as just as important as any other patient , no matter how

affluent or poor. You mom has not seen the head transplant surgeon at the

transplant center near you, but she should, and as soon as possible.

I firmly believe that Ardis was employed my God to show the way to living a

longer life for those who have end stage liver disease. I am lighting the road

for you today, and it is only because Ardis and I traveled this same road in the

pitch black darkness in the summer of 2006. She went home to be with Jesus on

August 3rd that summer, but there were many important lessons learned. She did

not die in vain, nor do any of us. Please take your mother to the very largest

regional medical center in your state, and when she is admitted, ask for a

social worker, and ask for a " LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION " . Love, Bobby and

good luck.

________________________________

To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 12:18:41 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to two hours

away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her she could

get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She went to her

family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from hospital. Shes

calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just act like its

no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal out of it

than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling worse. She

is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side kind of like

spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She is so

emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing everything I

can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and usually

agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent taking it

serious. I swear if something

happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there will be a big

scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people why are they

not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that she is about

ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a fighter. All of

this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking precious time

away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on Im just

upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Candace

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

>

>

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candice i have a lot of family in knoxville and morristowm one of my cousiin is

actual a nurse in morristown.i know that university hospital is very good. you

might try thay sorry it is so rough on you and your mom..god bless i am here if

you needt to vent.

lol

bev hstn tx.

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Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 1:18:41 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to two hours

away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her she could

get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She went to her

family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from hospital. Shes

calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just act like its

no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal out of it

than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling worse. She

is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side kind of like

spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She is so

emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing everything I

can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and usually

agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent taking it

serious. I swear if something

happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there will be a big

scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people why are they

not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that she is about

ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a fighter. All of

this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking precious time

away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on Im just

upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Candace

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

>

>

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Thank you so much.  Isn't it great when you have another birthday?

Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

 

Love, Lyncia 

 

 

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

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candace, trust me sometimes you have to " show your behind " to get the desired

results. you stand up for your mom honey. it will all fall into place soon i

pray,much love barby

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> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> > late.

> >

> >

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happy belated birthday lyncia love you girl!!

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> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> > late.

> >

> >

> >

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The squeaky wheel gets oiled, and it's so true.  I have to get angry enough to

make a scene unfortunately, and that's the only time my mother's doctors will

give me any answers.  It is sad that it has to be that way, and I'm almost

envious of the people who get the great health care without having to fight for

it.  You're so lucky.  But, that has not been my experience at all.  Maybe I've

just gotten in with a bad hospital, but we have no other alternatives of where

to take my mother as her hospital (Kaiser) is ALSO her health insurance

provider. 

 

---Diane

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

To: livercirrhosissupport

Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 7:02 AM

candace, trust me sometimes you have to " show your behind " to get the desired

results. you stand up for your mom honey. it will all fall into place soon i

pray,much love barby

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> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> > late.

> >

> >

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happy birthday have a great day

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Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 12:17:48 AM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Thank you so much. Isn't it great when you have another birthday?

Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

Love, Lyncia

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

>

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I know there is dental care for those who can't afford it. I think

it would be with DHS. I could be wrong on that one.....and some

dentists will work with you on payments. That would be a good

start. They would probably know where to lead you for affordable

health care as well.

Much love,

Roni

> I believe that the dentist would really help, but I understand not

> having the money. Let's see what the others have to say.

>

> Lyncia

>

> Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

>

> Love, Lyncia

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> its too

> > late.

> >

> >

> >

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Bobby,

I just love your attitude and view of life! I hope you find the help

and support you and your mother need Candace! It's out there for

sure! A gastroenterologist also knows quite a bit about liver disease

and can help you.

Much love,

Roni

> Dear Candace, my very best friend in the whole world was like your

> mom is now.

> She was being seen at Denver General,the teaching hospital here in

> Denver, which

> is the big " public " hospital. It is a really good trauma center, and

> of you have

> a gunshot wound to the head or chest, your chances are greatly

> improved if you

> are taken there. But Ardis didnt have a gunshot wound at all, she

> had end stage

> liver disease like your mom. She needed a liver transplant and no

> one told us.

> No one ever told us at all. That hospital is not good for much else

> after all.

> After her social security came in, I took her to a very very good

> private

> doctor. He told us that Ardis' only chance was across the streeet at

> the

> University of Colorado Health sciences center. Since it is staffed

> by the very

> same people who work at the " public hospital " I was sceptical. But I

> took her

> there and asked at first and then later demanded a liver transplant

> evaluation.

> My friend Ardis Lorraine was given a chance for this special

> appointment! Even

> though she was an alcoholic in denial, and in the very last stages

> of liver

> disease, she saw the head professor of the largest and best liver

> transplant

> program in the rocky mountain region. The very first liver

> transplant was done

> right there at CU.

>

> The same doctor whom saw my friend is now in charge of my case. My

> friend and

> loved one was regarded as just as important as any other patient ,

> no matter how

> affluent or poor. You mom has not seen the head transplant surgeon

> at the

> transplant center near you, but she should, and as soon as possible.

>

> I firmly believe that Ardis was employed my God to show the way to

> living a

> longer life for those who have end stage liver disease. I am

> lighting the road

> for you today, and it is only because Ardis and I traveled this same

> road in the

> pitch black darkness in the summer of 2006. She went home to be with

> Jesus on

> August 3rd that summer, but there were many important lessons

> learned. She did

> not die in vain, nor do any of us. Please take your mother to the

> very largest

> regional medical center in your state, and when she is admitted, ask

> for a

> social worker, and ask for a " LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION " . Love,

> Bobby and

> good luck.

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: livercirrhosissupport

> Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 12:18:41 PM

> Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

>

> I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to

> two hours

> away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her

> she could

> get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She

> went to her

> family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from

> hospital. Shes

> calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just

> act like its

> no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal

> out of it

> than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling

> worse. She

> is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side

> kind of like

> spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She

> is so

> emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing

> everything I

> can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and

> usually

> agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent

> taking it

> serious. I swear if something

> happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there

> will be a big

> scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people

> why are they

> not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that

> she is about

> ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a

> fighter. All of

> this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking

> precious time

> away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on

> Im just

> upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with

> you all.

>

> Candace

>

>

>

> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> its too

> > late.

> >

> >

> >

>

>

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Happy belated Birthday Lyncia!

Love,

Roni

> Thank you so much. Isn't it great when you have another birthday?

>

> Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

>

> Love, Lyncia

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> its too

> > late.

> >

> >

> >

>

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Thank you Roni! How have you been feelin? I've been a tad better, but my spleen

got bigger and this summer has been a challenge. Love, Bobby

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 6:02:03 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Bobby,

I just love your attitude and view of life! I hope you find the help

and support you and your mother need Candace! It's out there for

sure! A gastroenterologist also knows quite a bit about liver disease

and can help you.

Much love,

Roni

> Dear Candace, my very best friend in the whole world was like your

> mom is now.

> She was being seen at Denver General,the teaching hospital here in

> Denver, which

> is the big " public " hospital. It is a really good trauma center, and

> of you have

> a gunshot wound to the head or chest, your chances are greatly

> improved if you

> are taken there. But Ardis didnt have a gunshot wound at all, she

> had end stage

> liver disease like your mom. She needed a liver transplant and no

> one told us.

> No one ever told us at all. That hospital is not good for much else

> after all.

> After her social security came in, I took her to a very very good

> private

> doctor. He told us that Ardis' only chance was across the streeet at

> the

> University of Colorado Health sciences center. Since it is staffed

> by the very

> same people who work at the " public hospital " I was sceptical. But I

> took her

> there and asked at first and then later demanded a liver transplant

> evaluation.

> My friend Ardis Lorraine was given a chance for this special

> appointment! Even

> though she was an alcoholic in denial, and in the very last stages

> of liver

> disease, she saw the head professor of the largest and best liver

> transplant

> program in the rocky mountain region. The very first liver

> transplant was done

> right there at CU.

>

> The same doctor whom saw my friend is now in charge of my case. My

> friend and

> loved one was regarded as just as important as any other patient ,

> no matter how

> affluent or poor. You mom has not seen the head transplant surgeon

> at the

> transplant center near you, but she should, and as soon as possible.

>

> I firmly believe that Ardis was employed my God to show the way to

> living a

> longer life for those who have end stage liver disease. I am

> lighting the road

> for you today, and it is only because Ardis and I traveled this same

> road in the

> pitch black darkness in the summer of 2006. She went home to be with

> Jesus on

> August 3rd that summer, but there were many important lessons

> learned. She did

> not die in vain, nor do any of us. Please take your mother to the

> very largest

> regional medical center in your state, and when she is admitted, ask

> for a

> social worker, and ask for a " LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION " . Love,

> Bobby and

> good luck.

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: livercirrhosissupport

> Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 12:18:41 PM

> Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

>

> I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to

> two hours

> away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her

> she could

> get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She

> went to her

> family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from

> hospital. Shes

> calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just

> act like its

> no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal

> out of it

> than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling

> worse. She

> is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side

> kind of like

> spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She

> is so

> emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing

> everything I

> can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and

> usually

> agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent

> taking it

> serious. I swear if something

> happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there

> will be a big

> scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people

> why are they

> not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that

> she is about

> ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a

> fighter. All of

> this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking

> precious time

> away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on

> Im just

> upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with

> you all.

>

> Candace

>

>

>

> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> its too

> > late.

> >

> >

> >

>

>

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Wow, they are really strict down ther, or is it UNOS all over switching to a one

year sobriety period? Ardis wasnt officially sick because of alcohol. Her

diagnosis was NASH, but she had told some doctors that she drank a fifth a

whiskey every single day, which was not even remotely true. In the 9 yrears I

knew her, on the rare occasion she had hard liquor, it was Schnapps. She hated

whiskey. Love, Bobby

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 9:07:00 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

bobby i am so sorry for your loss.i am suffering end stage liver cirrhosis due

to alcohol i was diagnose oct2008 i have been on the tp list since dec 2009.i

have been sober now for 21mos.but i had to be clean for one year to even be

consisdered for the evalution.candice i really do believe what bobby says your

mom diffently should find the best liver team in you area.i hate to say it but

that maybe the only way to help your mom.sorry things are rough now but you have

to keep the faith and believe in your higher power. god bless.

bev, hstn. tx

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 5:16:39 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Dear Candace, my very best friend in the whole world was like your mom is now.

She was being seen at Denver General,the teaching hospital here in Denver, which

is the big " public " hospital. It is a really good trauma center, and of you have

a gunshot wound to the head or chest, your chances are greatly improved if you

are taken there. But Ardis didnt have a gunshot wound at all, she had end stage

liver disease like your mom. She needed a liver transplant and no one told us.

No one ever told us at all. That hospital is not good for much else after all.

After her social security came in, I took her to a very very good private

doctor. He told us that Ardis' only chance was across the streeet at the

University of Colorado Health sciences center. Since it is staffed by the very

same people who work at the " public hospital " I was sceptical. But I took her

there and asked at first and then later demanded a liver transplant evaluation.

My friend Ardis Lorraine was given a chance for this special appointment! Even

though she was an alcoholic in denial, and in the very last stages of liver

disease, she saw the head professor of the largest and best liver transplant

program in the rocky mountain region. The very first liver transplant was done

right there at CU.

The same doctor whom saw my friend is now in charge of my case. My friend and

loved one was regarded as just as important as any other patient , no matter how

affluent or poor. You mom has not seen the head transplant surgeon at the

transplant center near you, but she should, and as soon as possible.

I firmly believe that Ardis was employed my God to show the way to living a

longer life for those who have end stage liver disease. I am lighting the road

for you today, and it is only because Ardis and I traveled this same road in the

pitch black darkness in the summer of 2006. She went home to be with Jesus on

August 3rd that summer, but there were many important lessons learned. She did

not die in vain, nor do any of us. Please take your mother to the very largest

regional medical center in your state, and when she is admitted, ask for a

social worker, and ask for a " LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION " . Love, Bobby and

good luck.

________________________________

To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 12:18:41 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to two hours

away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her she could

get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She went to her

family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from hospital. Shes

calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just act like its

no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal out of it

than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling worse. She

is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side kind of like

spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She is so

emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing everything I

can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and usually

agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent taking it

serious. I swear if something

happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there will be a big

scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people why are they

not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that she is about

ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a fighter. All of

this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking precious time

away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on Im just

upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Candace

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

>

>

>

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Bobby

 

They have told me that my spleen is getting larger......does it ever go down. 

My MELD is around 14.  With an enlarged spleen, what does it effect?

 

Thanks,

 

Hugs and hugs,

 

Lyncia

Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

 

Love, Lyncia 

 

 

>

> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> its too

> > late.

> >

> >

> >

>

>

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Hi, hun. As far as I know it affects platelets, . My hepatologist told me that

my big spleen is effectively a large shunt. Meaning that it is trapping blood,

which is not getting filtered properly. A big spleen can explain my

encephalopathy when my liver function is otherwise pretty good. My labs are

mostly good, it is just shunting which causes most of my problems.

They can take them out but it leaves you susceptible to infections, since the

spleen helps your immunity. Since Forsberg formerly of the Colorado

Avalanche lives his life without his spleen, my family is sure that I am fine.

Somehow they equate not having one as the same as having a big one which is

shunting blood.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/enlarged-spleen/DS00871/DSECTION=symptoms

Hugs to you Lyncia. Happy belated birthday! Love, Bobby

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 10:16:25 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Bobby

They have told me that my spleen is getting larger......does it ever go down.

My MELD is around 14. With an enlarged spleen, what does it effect?

Thanks,

Hugs and hugs,

Lyncia

Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

Love, Lyncia

>

> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> its too

> > late.

> >

> >

> >

>

>

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Hi Bobbie,

I feel pretty good most days.....just hate not having any energy alot

of the time. I'm so glad you have been a tad better! Just a tad

helps alot, huh? I'm seriously thinking of moving to Colorado in

about a year. You live in Denver area right? Are chances better in

getting a transplant in CO than in other states? I saw you on

Facebook.........don't know if you get on there alot.

Much love,

Roni

> Thank you Roni! How have you been feelin? I've been a tad better,

> but my spleen

> got bigger and this summer has been a challenge. Love, Bobby

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: livercirrhosissupport

> Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 6:02:03 PM

> Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

>

> Bobby,

> I just love your attitude and view of life! I hope you find the help

> and support you and your mother need Candace! It's out there for

> sure! A gastroenterologist also knows quite a bit about liver disease

> and can help you.

>

> Much love,

> Roni

>

>

>

> > Dear Candace, my very best friend in the whole world was like your

> > mom is now.

> > She was being seen at Denver General,the teaching hospital here in

> > Denver, which

> > is the big " public " hospital. It is a really good trauma center, and

> > of you have

> > a gunshot wound to the head or chest, your chances are greatly

> > improved if you

> > are taken there. But Ardis didnt have a gunshot wound at all, she

> > had end stage

> > liver disease like your mom. She needed a liver transplant and no

> > one told us.

> > No one ever told us at all. That hospital is not good for much else

> > after all.

> > After her social security came in, I took her to a very very good

> > private

> > doctor. He told us that Ardis' only chance was across the streeet at

> > the

> > University of Colorado Health sciences center. Since it is staffed

> > by the very

> > same people who work at the " public hospital " I was sceptical. But I

> > took her

> > there and asked at first and then later demanded a liver transplant

> > evaluation.

> > My friend Ardis Lorraine was given a chance for this special

> > appointment! Even

> > though she was an alcoholic in denial, and in the very last stages

> > of liver

> > disease, she saw the head professor of the largest and best liver

> > transplant

> > program in the rocky mountain region. The very first liver

> > transplant was done

> > right there at CU.

> >

> > The same doctor whom saw my friend is now in charge of my case. My

> > friend and

> > loved one was regarded as just as important as any other patient ,

> > no matter how

> > affluent or poor. You mom has not seen the head transplant surgeon

> > at the

> > transplant center near you, but she should, and as soon as possible.

> >

> > I firmly believe that Ardis was employed my God to show the way to

> > living a

> > longer life for those who have end stage liver disease. I am

> > lighting the road

> > for you today, and it is only because Ardis and I traveled this same

> > road in the

> > pitch black darkness in the summer of 2006. She went home to be with

> > Jesus on

> > August 3rd that summer, but there were many important lessons

> > learned. She did

> > not die in vain, nor do any of us. Please take your mother to the

> > very largest

> > regional medical center in your state, and when she is admitted, ask

> > for a

> > social worker, and ask for a " LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION " . Love,

> > Bobby and

> > good luck.

> >

> > ________________________________

> >

> > To: livercirrhosissupport

> > Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 12:18:41 PM

> > Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

> >

> > I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to

> > two hours

> > away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her

> > she could

> > get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She

> > went to her

> > family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from

> > hospital. Shes

> > calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just

> > act like its

> > no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal

> > out of it

> > than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling

> > worse. She

> > is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side

> > kind of like

> > spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She

> > is so

> > emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing

> > everything I

> > can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and

> > usually

> > agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent

> > taking it

> > serious. I swear if something

> > happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there

> > will be a big

> > scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people

> > why are they

> > not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that

> > she is about

> > ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a

> > fighter. All of

> > this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking

> > precious time

> > away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on

> > Im just

> > upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with

> > you all.

> >

> > Candace

> >

> >

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> > some tests

> > > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> > when it

> > > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> > hasn't heard

> > > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> > Should we go

> > > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> > even want

> > > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> > better for

> > > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> > good drs.

> > > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> > its too

> > > late.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

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Hi, Roni. I do check face book every day or so. Are we hooked up on there? If

not, send me a private email so I can find you. UCHSC is a pretty big

transplant center, one of the top rated ion the world. The wait time is a lot

faster than bigger regions like west coast and east coast, but not as fast as

say, Iowa or Nebraska. My PCP wanted me to get a transplant out in Kansas,

because I would get one rather fast there, but we are never going to move, or at

least thats how it feels. If you come out here, make sure you look me up so we

can be friends. I'll take you to see Dr Burton, my hepatologist, he is the

associate professor at Cu, and second in command in the transplant program. He

is a really good guy. I have complained about him in the past, but in reality,

you could do much much worse in a doctor.

Love, Bobby

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Fri, July 23, 2010 8:00:48 AM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Hi Bobbie,

I feel pretty good most days.....just hate not having any energy alot

of the time. I'm so glad you have been a tad better! Just a tad

helps alot, huh? I'm seriously thinking of moving to Colorado in

about a year. You live in Denver area right? Are chances better in

getting a transplant in CO than in other states? I saw you on

Facebook.........don't know if you get on there alot.

Much love,

Roni

> Thank you Roni! How have you been feelin? I've been a tad better,

> but my spleen

> got bigger and this summer has been a challenge. Love, Bobby

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: livercirrhosissupport

> Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 6:02:03 PM

> Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

>

> Bobby,

> I just love your attitude and view of life! I hope you find the help

> and support you and your mother need Candace! It's out there for

> sure! A gastroenterologist also knows quite a bit about liver disease

> and can help you.

>

> Much love,

> Roni

>

>

>

> > Dear Candace, my very best friend in the whole world was like your

> > mom is now.

> > She was being seen at Denver General,the teaching hospital here in

> > Denver, which

> > is the big " public " hospital. It is a really good trauma center, and

> > of you have

> > a gunshot wound to the head or chest, your chances are greatly

> > improved if you

> > are taken there. But Ardis didnt have a gunshot wound at all, she

> > had end stage

> > liver disease like your mom. She needed a liver transplant and no

> > one told us.

> > No one ever told us at all. That hospital is not good for much else

> > after all.

> > After her social security came in, I took her to a very very good

> > private

> > doctor. He told us that Ardis' only chance was across the streeet at

> > the

> > University of Colorado Health sciences center. Since it is staffed

> > by the very

> > same people who work at the " public hospital " I was sceptical. But I

> > took her

> > there and asked at first and then later demanded a liver transplant

> > evaluation.

> > My friend Ardis Lorraine was given a chance for this special

> > appointment! Even

> > though she was an alcoholic in denial, and in the very last stages

> > of liver

> > disease, she saw the head professor of the largest and best liver

> > transplant

> > program in the rocky mountain region. The very first liver

> > transplant was done

> > right there at CU.

> >

> > The same doctor whom saw my friend is now in charge of my case. My

> > friend and

> > loved one was regarded as just as important as any other patient ,

> > no matter how

> > affluent or poor. You mom has not seen the head transplant surgeon

> > at the

> > transplant center near you, but she should, and as soon as possible.

> >

> > I firmly believe that Ardis was employed my God to show the way to

> > living a

> > longer life for those who have end stage liver disease. I am

> > lighting the road

> > for you today, and it is only because Ardis and I traveled this same

> > road in the

> > pitch black darkness in the summer of 2006. She went home to be with

> > Jesus on

> > August 3rd that summer, but there were many important lessons

> > learned. She did

> > not die in vain, nor do any of us. Please take your mother to the

> > very largest

> > regional medical center in your state, and when she is admitted, ask

> > for a

> > social worker, and ask for a " LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION " . Love,

> > Bobby and

> > good luck.

> >

> > ________________________________

> >

> > To: livercirrhosissupport

> > Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 12:18:41 PM

> > Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

> >

> > I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to

> > two hours

> > away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her

> > she could

> > get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She

> > went to her

> > family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from

> > hospital. Shes

> > calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just

> > act like its

> > no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal

> > out of it

> > than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling

> > worse. She

> > is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side

> > kind of like

> > spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She

> > is so

> > emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing

> > everything I

> > can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and

> > usually

> > agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent

> > taking it

> > serious. I swear if something

> > happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there

> > will be a big

> > scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people

> > why are they

> > not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that

> > she is about

> > ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a

> > fighter. All of

> > this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking

> > precious time

> > away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on

> > Im just

> > upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with

> > you all.

> >

> > Candace

> >

> >

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> > some tests

> > > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> > when it

> > > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> > hasn't heard

> > > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> > Should we go

> > > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> > even want

> > > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> > better for

> > > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> > good drs.

> > > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> > its too

> > > late.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

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i don't think its unos because i called another hosp here and you had to be

sober for 6 mos i think it depends on the hosp and dr and i have the best in

texas tx liver center started the first liver transplant in tx.all of my drs are

great.i am very lucky.and count my blessings everyday.

lol

bev, tx

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 10:32:37 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Wow, they are really strict down ther, or is it UNOS all over switching to a one

year sobriety period? Ardis wasnt officially sick because of alcohol. Her

diagnosis was NASH, but she had told some doctors that she drank a fifth a

whiskey every single day, which was not even remotely true. In the 9 yrears I

knew her, on the rare occasion she had hard liquor, it was Schnapps. She hated

whiskey. Love, Bobby

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Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 9:07:00 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

bobby i am so sorry for your loss.i am suffering end stage liver cirrhosis due

to alcohol i was diagnose oct2008 i have been on the tp list since dec 2009.i

have been sober now for 21mos.but i had to be clean for one year to even be

consisdered for the evalution.candice i really do believe what bobby says your

mom diffently should find the best liver team in you area.i hate to say it but

that maybe the only way to help your mom.sorry things are rough now but you have

to keep the faith and believe in your higher power. god bless.

bev, hstn. tx

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 5:16:39 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Dear Candace, my very best friend in the whole world was like your mom is now.

She was being seen at Denver General,the teaching hospital here in Denver, which

is the big " public " hospital. It is a really good trauma center, and of you have

a gunshot wound to the head or chest, your chances are greatly improved if you

are taken there. But Ardis didnt have a gunshot wound at all, she had end stage

liver disease like your mom. She needed a liver transplant and no one told us.

No one ever told us at all. That hospital is not good for much else after all.

After her social security came in, I took her to a very very good private

doctor. He told us that Ardis' only chance was across the streeet at the

University of Colorado Health sciences center. Since it is staffed by the very

same people who work at the " public hospital " I was sceptical. But I took her

there and asked at first and then later demanded a liver transplant evaluation.

My friend Ardis Lorraine was given a chance for this special appointment! Even

though she was an alcoholic in denial, and in the very last stages of liver

disease, she saw the head professor of the largest and best liver transplant

program in the rocky mountain region. The very first liver transplant was done

right there at CU.

The same doctor whom saw my friend is now in charge of my case. My friend and

loved one was regarded as just as important as any other patient , no matter how

affluent or poor. You mom has not seen the head transplant surgeon at the

transplant center near you, but she should, and as soon as possible.

I firmly believe that Ardis was employed my God to show the way to living a

longer life for those who have end stage liver disease. I am lighting the road

for you today, and it is only because Ardis and I traveled this same road in the

pitch black darkness in the summer of 2006. She went home to be with Jesus on

August 3rd that summer, but there were many important lessons learned. She did

not die in vain, nor do any of us. Please take your mother to the very largest

regional medical center in your state, and when she is admitted, ask for a

social worker, and ask for a " LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION " . Love, Bobby and

good luck.

________________________________

To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 12:18:41 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to two hours

away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her she could

get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She went to her

family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from hospital. Shes

calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just act like its

no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal out of it

than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling worse. She

is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side kind of like

spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She is so

emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing everything I

can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and usually

agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent taking it

serious. I swear if something

happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there will be a big

scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people why are they

not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that she is about

ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a fighter. All of

this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking precious time

away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on Im just

upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Candace

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

>

>

>

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i do know that the dentist is diffiently some thing that needs to be taken care

of for my evalution they made me see a denist to rule out any problems that

could cause infection.i don't know about your ins. but i thought mrdicare would

help pay for that.

lol

bev, tx

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 6:54:42 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

I know there is dental care for those who can't afford it. I think

it would be with DHS. I could be wrong on that one.....and some

dentists will work with you on payments. That would be a good

start. They would probably know where to lead you for affordable

health care as well.

Much love,

Roni

> I believe that the dentist would really help, but I understand not

> having the money. Let's see what the others have to say.

>

> Lyncia

>

> Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

>

> Love, Lyncia

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> >

> > Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run

> some tests

> > and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but

> when it

> > comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still

> hasn't heard

> > anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri.

> Should we go

> > up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't

> even want

> > to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle

> better for

> > her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really

> good drs.

> > Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or

> its too

> > late.

> >

> >

> >

>

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I go to the liver institue Methodist center in Dallas...It is great.

Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

 

Love, Lyncia 

 

 

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

>

>

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How interesting. In Denver at Colorado Health sciences center it is a 6 month

waiting period. Love, Bobby

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Sat, July 24, 2010 9:39:25 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

i don't think its unos because i called another hosp here and you had to be

sober for 6 mos i think it depends on the hosp and dr and i have the best in

texas tx liver center started the first liver transplant in tx.all of my drs are

great.i am very lucky.and count my blessings everyday.

lol

bev, tx

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 10:32:37 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Wow, they are really strict down ther, or is it UNOS all over switching to a one

year sobriety period? Ardis wasnt officially sick because of alcohol. Her

diagnosis was NASH, but she had told some doctors that she drank a fifth a

whiskey every single day, which was not even remotely true. In the 9 yrears I

knew her, on the rare occasion she had hard liquor, it was Schnapps. She hated

whiskey. Love, Bobby

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 9:07:00 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

bobby i am so sorry for your loss.i am suffering end stage liver cirrhosis due

to alcohol i was diagnose oct2008 i have been on the tp list since dec 2009.i

have been sober now for 21mos.but i had to be clean for one year to even be

consisdered for the evalution.candice i really do believe what bobby says your

mom diffently should find the best liver team in you area.i hate to say it but

that maybe the only way to help your mom.sorry things are rough now but you have

to keep the faith and believe in your higher power. god bless.

bev, hstn. tx

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 5:16:39 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

Dear Candace, my very best friend in the whole world was like your mom is now.

She was being seen at Denver General,the teaching hospital here in Denver, which

is the big " public " hospital. It is a really good trauma center, and of you have

a gunshot wound to the head or chest, your chances are greatly improved if you

are taken there. But Ardis didnt have a gunshot wound at all, she had end stage

liver disease like your mom. She needed a liver transplant and no one told us.

No one ever told us at all. That hospital is not good for much else after all.

After her social security came in, I took her to a very very good private

doctor. He told us that Ardis' only chance was across the streeet at the

University of Colorado Health sciences center. Since it is staffed by the very

same people who work at the " public hospital " I was sceptical. But I took her

there and asked at first and then later demanded a liver transplant evaluation.

My friend Ardis Lorraine was given a chance for this special appointment! Even

though she was an alcoholic in denial, and in the very last stages of liver

disease, she saw the head professor of the largest and best liver transplant

program in the rocky mountain region. The very first liver transplant was done

right there at CU.

The same doctor whom saw my friend is now in charge of my case. My friend and

loved one was regarded as just as important as any other patient , no matter how

affluent or poor. You mom has not seen the head transplant surgeon at the

transplant center near you, but she should, and as soon as possible.

I firmly believe that Ardis was employed my God to show the way to living a

longer life for those who have end stage liver disease. I am lighting the road

for you today, and it is only because Ardis and I traveled this same road in the

pitch black darkness in the summer of 2006. She went home to be with Jesus on

August 3rd that summer, but there were many important lessons learned. She did

not die in vain, nor do any of us. Please take your mother to the very largest

regional medical center in your state, and when she is admitted, ask for a

social worker, and ask for a " LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION " . Love, Bobby and

good luck.

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 12:18:41 PM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

I live close to Knoxville and town bout an hour and a half to two hours

away. No she is not on a transplant list because no doctors told her she could

get on one. She didn;t know anything bout it til I told her. She went to her

family dr yesterday and he's getting her blood results from hospital. Shes

calling today to make appt with her gastronologist. All the dr just act like its

no big deal and its all in her head. Like she's making a bigger deal out of it

than it is. They don't want to listen to her. She just keeps feeling worse. She

is sick all the time and she keeps getting sharp pains in her side kind of like

spasms. Now her teeth are hurting and I think one is infected. She is so

emotional that you cant talk to her without her crying. Im doing everything I

can but these dr are really upseting me. I don't like to be rude and usually

agree with what they say but this is my moms life and they arent taking it

serious. I swear if something

happens and I find out they didnt do everything they could there will be a big

scene made. I dont understand if they took an oath to help people why are they

not helping her? She is so tired of being treated llike this that she is about

ready to just give up and if you knew my mom you'd know she's a fighter. All of

this angry towards drs and trying to find one to help is taking precious time

away from us that we will never get back. Sorry to keep ranting on Im just

upset. Hope all of you are well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Candace

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

>

>

>

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thats great good luck and i know we don't think so now but there will be great

tomorrows i am just thankful for my friends who understand what is going

on.everyday we get up and pray is a great day.

lol

bev, tx

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To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 11:36:51 AM

Subject: Re: Worried about my mom

I go to the liver institue Methodist center in Dallas...It is great.

Thank you God for this day and for my tomorrows .

Love, Lyncia

>

>

> Yes she has insurance so I don't see what the big deal is to run some tests

> and find out whats going on. Im not a very assertive person but when it

> comes to my loved ones suffering you bet I can be. She still hasn't heard

> anything about the blood work they did at er. This was on Fri. Should we go

> up there in person to get answers. It feels to me that they don't even want

> to try to figure out whats going on or how to make it alittle better for

> her. I live in east TN and we have a specialty hospital and really good drs.

> Now if I can get them to do something before its to hard on her or its too

> late.

>

>

>

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