Visit with a Liver Surgeon

Yesterday we once again travelled to Cleveland. We had an appointment with a liver surgeon. Since it was the decision of the experts to perform both the heart valve surgery and the liver transplant at the same time the transplant committee wanted to be sure that we understood the increased risk involved. We met with a liver surgeon that we all like very well. She is encouraging and has a sense of humor - which is needed when Dad is your patient! She "gets" his humor.

As we were preparing to leave the coordinator informed us that Dad had been officially listed on the transplant list. The coordinator gave Dad and Mom a notebook full of information to help them be ready for "the call" and everything that happens after that. The length of the waiting time depends on many factors and no one can tell us how long it will be. We may even get a call and end up being sent back home. Everyone we have spoken with emphasizes that they will not do anything if they don't feel confident that it will be successful.

Thanks for your prayers!