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Yes Julie it is incredable after just having 1 Y-90 treatment and then told that was it no treatment no nothing. Wham Bam. I was just sick to think that there was no hope…no treatment and we all know what that means. I thank God every day. We did get that second opinion and every one diagnosed should get one, two, don’t give up!!!!
Brenda

Dear Lainy, I was surprised how fast Kenny started to heal. The color in his face was of a healthy person within hours. I tell ya, it was a Blessing…. Even at 68 he is very active and other than the CC He is a very healthy person. Never had spent a day or night in the hospital EVER. I just want people to know that age should not be a reason Not to get a liver or any other treatment for cc. We fought this together and we feel better for it.
I have to tell you that your posts are like a breath of fresh air, you are thoughtful and upbeat when I needed to be, for that I thank you. I don’t post alot but I read all the posts I can. Lol you crack me up at times too.
Brenda

Sis, I hope all goes well for Mark. If it is possible Dr Chapman will do all he can to help him. It does take time to make his case and review it before a board, I think. But once they decide they do all to make it happen. Was Mark needing a liver transplant? If so, there is a list also. But I can honestly say that it is worth all the waiting. Once Kenny was listed it was only 3 months,remember they have to have a match donor also. Good luck and lots of prayers.
Kenny and I was just there weds for a check up and he had Dr Doyle, she was very nice, They said that there was 2 surgeries going on while we were there. We have felt good about all the drs we have seen. We were in good hands for sure.
Brenda
Ps, Cathy, I was going to call you but we made it a rather fast trip because of business here at home.Also would like to say that Cathy has good information about the transplant proscess that helped us so much, shes a really good person.

SEEK, I do think a person has to have alot of hope everyday. It was a long process but Oh so rewarding. The transplant changed our lives in so many ways. Kenny at least has a second chance at life. He is positive to the point I have to keep an eye on him so he won’t over do !He actually has the energy to do thigs that have been impossible for the last 3 yrs.
Here in the USA we are pretty lucky to have Insurance that allows all to have great medical care.That is why it is so important to get that 2nd and third or more opinions.If we would have stopped at the first diagnosis and plan that was nothing, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. God has a Plan for all of us BUT we have to promote ourselves for the care’
I have met several transplant people who had just medicaid and got wonderful care no matter their insurance. Can you tell how happy we are about this chance at life? lol But it really is somethin that we are so thankfull for.
Brenda

Yes Cathy it is crazy, I thought the day would not come for Kenny to get his transplant. It’s a new life now, you know really living ! He is doing great and we have so many to thank, you, Dr Chapman, all the Drs And cordinators and GOD for giving him this second chance. 2 young men in our area have lost their life just since we returned from the transplant, I so wish that we will see a better way to catch this disease so they can have earlier treatments.
Kenny is preparing for Fall harvest, feeling better every day. Who would have thought that?
As for Medicare , they paid their part, our insurance, BC BS paid theirs and we are just so glad.
By the way, even medicaid pays for transplants in Illinois for those that need it, it’s only right that everyone be able to get medical care. In my view that is.
So yes, Kenny is doing great.
Hugs
Brenda