Thanks for the instruction

Connie, the doctor is a hepatologist. I knew that was what I read on the building under his name but had GI on the brain. Hubby gives me grief if I ask any questions (do not question doctors because I am not one - is his mantra) and have to confess that I am not that sharp but do try. All of this is a learning process and -again- appreciate all of you.
Gnet

  Hey GNET,   I haven't been able to post much this week.  I've been on 24/7 call.  I understand your frustration with the MELD score.   There are 11 organ transplant regions in the United States (see below).   Each region sets their standards based on a complex set of factors and statistics unique to that region.   The MELD score is a measure used to predict the mortality or prognosis of a patient with chronic liver disease over a period of 3 months.     REG     STATES 1            Connecticut , Maine , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , Rhode Island Region 2            D.C., Delaware , Maryland , New Jersey , Pennsylvania , West Virginia Region 3            Alabama , Arkansas , Florida , Georgia , Louisiana , Mississippi , Puerto Rico Region 4            Oklahoma , Texas Region 5            Arizona , California , Nevada , New Mexico , Utah Region 6            Alaska , Hawaii , Idaho , Montana , Oregon , Washington Region 7            Illinois , Minnesota , North Dakota , South Dakota , Wisconsin Region 8            Colorado , Iowa , Kansas , Missouri , Nebraska , Wyoming Region 9            New York , Vermont Region 10          Indiana , Michigan , Ohio Region 11          Kentucky , North Carolina , South Carolina , Tennessee , Virginia   There has always been a great deal of controversy regarding the MELD system.   As I’ve always said, every liver patient is different so the MELD score doesn’t accurately reflect the health of the patient.   However, a standard had to be assigned to the al location of organs.   It is what it is.   Harvey received his transplant at Florida Hospital in Orlando after being turned down for transplant at Shand's in Gainesville.  It didn't happen easily.  It was a miracale that everything fell into place.  That's a long story.  I have to get to work.  I'll tell you more about it later.   God bless.  Take care.   Penny

GNET, glad to hear the doc is a hepatologist.  Ask questions whether your hubby approves or not!

Hugs,

Connie

Gnet, yes, they often fluctuate.  Down is good.     Here's a site where you can calculate them yourself:  http://www.mdcalc.com/meld-score-model-for-end-stage-liver-disease-12-and-older

I've never been told my MELD, but calculate it myself when I get lab results.  I'm currently a 7.

Hugs,

Connie

ML, the testing in Miami undoubtedly wore him out.  I know it does me.  I have to go through it every 6 mos. (blood work, MRI, f/u with hep doc) and even though I'm not considered ESLD, anything like that just leaves me exhausted.  It's the hep C.  It doesn't take much.  Even getting my hair cut and shopping are very tiring.  I have to have a day in between just to rest.  Given how tired he is, he deserves tremendous credit for continuing with his meetings.  That is going to give him the courage and motivation to hang in there.  I'm so proud of him and I don't even know him.  Please tell him that for me.

Hugs,

Connie

Good day today. Hubby went to his meeting, to Walmart for paper towels, and to the post office. He needed a 2.5 hour nap, but he GOT out and felt HUMAN for a change.

Thanks to Connie and all for encouragement.

ML

Gnet, it's very frustrating, but the MELD does not always reflect how well a patient is or isn't feeling.  My liver enzymes never reflect how well I'm actually doing...even when I had liver cancer.  They have never been extremely elevated.  But the medical profession has to have guidelines or there would be chaos.

ML and Emma, glad your guys are feeling better.

Hugs,

Connie