Re: LIVER TRANSPLANTATION....

[Guest guest]

I go to University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. It's a

GREAT hospital with smart and caring doctors. I have the head of the Gastro

department, his name is Dr. Reddy and he is really good. I haven't been

talked to about a transplant of any kind, but I'm sure he would be able to

help you. If you want I can give you their phone number.

Philadelphia, PA

>From: CollScoot1@...

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>Subject: [ ] LIVER TRANSPLANTATION....

>Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:32:55 EST

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>When I was 15 years old (now 48 years old), I was diagnosed with Mono with

>high liver enzymes and enlarged liver/spleen. I was treated with

>prednisone

>with a relapse within a year. Since then I have been feeling fine with

> " slightly " elevated liver enzymes throughout adult life. I have a history

>of

>thrombocytopenia with a count holding at 80. This past weekend I was

>admitted to the hospital with a kidney stone. A CT scan showed the kidney

>stone and also showed scarring of the liver with portal hypertension and

>esophageal varices. To my shock, my physician told me I needed a liver

>transplant. I then had a liver/spleen scan and ultrasound. My family and,

>especially me, are so upset about this and shocked. I have no symptoms of

>cirrhosis and find it very upsetting about liver transplantation. I am

>investigating the best university hospitals on the East Coast for the same.

>Could anyone please give me some feedback?

>

>Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

I live in Virginia and MCV has a good program however I felt more comfortable

at UVA. These are not large hospitals like 's Hopkins but I do not know

where you live. I have been very happy with my treatment at UVA which is in

Charlottesville VA. I know that Randy and Cheryl live in West VA and they

probably can give you info if you are further north. Some members are in

Florida and they are very happy. Hope this is helpful.

in Virginia

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I too had mono but at age 18....I have always wondered whether there was a connection between that and my being diagnosed with AIH some 20 years later. My AIH caused cirrhosis and at age 48 I had a successful liver transplant. My transplant was performed at the University of Pittsurgh Medical Center (Presbyterian Hospital), which I would highly recommend.

If you have any questions or if I can be of any help regarding the transplant process, please feel free to email me privately at: Bonmanpat@...

Bonnie P.

AIH and post transplant