liver transplant

[lonmallin50]

i might be getting referred to the QE hopspital soon for transplant review my brother come to see me yesterday and offered 1/2 of his liver which was quite a shock he said he would take no for a answer but he got young kids and would not to live with myself if some thing went wrong with him how successful are the operationss now don't no what to do

[AyrshireK]

You would need to be formally assessed and listed for transplant via the deceased donor route before any investigation into a possible live donation would be considered. Live donation doesn't provide a short cut.

Your assessment will check what kind of donation you need - some patients can't have a split or live donor and need a full organ transplant.

If it came to your brother being willing to donate - he too would have to go through almost the same assessment to make sure he is fit enough to donate - that's if he is even a suitable match (blood type and body size). Live donation is a MASSIVE operation and often seen as more dangerous to the donor than the recipient - we ruled it out even though my hubby was deemed suitable to have a live donation. There is always that possibility that the donor doens't recover. There is a huge assessment into all this as part of the live transplant process. Like you say how could you go on knowing he has become more poorly or worse in doing the donation.

Surgeons ALWAYS prefer the cadaveric donation route so they arn't putting a very healthy person through a massive and potentially risky operation.

I know the Scottish Liver Transplant Unit pioneered live transplant in the UK and when hubby was assessed we were provided with a booklet about live transplant which can be downloaded from their website. weare.nhslothian.scot/scott...

Best wishes for your assessment, hope you get the result and outcome you want.

Katie

[Rshc]

my partner is listed for a transplant and for about 5 seconds I did consider if I would offer him part of my liver but I chatted it through with our teenage daughter (we try and be transparent with her about everything) and she said that should couldn't cope with both parents being in surgery at the same time which is totally understandable. I guess if his need becomes more urgent then I may consider it. I also understand why parents more often go through this for a child.

[Readlots]

What an incredible brother to offer! Never mind if it actually happens, just having the offer should be celebrated. You obviously have a fantastic relationship and deserve all the love you’re getting

[marknash67]

Have you had yr assessment yet?

[lonmallin50 in reply to marknash67]

no not yet there just talking about it what might

[buckldgl]

my godson offered half his liver. I didn't hesitate to say no but he will always remain special to me. As it turned out I needed a whole liver. I was on the list 12 days, had the transplant and discharged 8 days later. That was 5 years ago. My godson now lives in Australia and I'm planning to see him and his daughter next year.

[ThePug]

First off, Your brother is a legend. 2ndly Please seek the advice of the specialists and both of you weigh up all the options and make an informed decision. Live liver donations happens quite safely all the time and both recover fantastically. There are some instances on record where sometimes, like in everything, there is a risk and things haven’t went well but a very high percentage do very well after. Better to get the actual statistics, information, assessments and advice from professionals before coming to a final decision. I wish you both well and good luck.

[Petrina_gmfc]

hi I have cissros of the liver what hospital are you going to there is groups you can go on to their are very helpful

[lonmallin50 in reply to Petrina_gmfc]

warwick hospital but being transferred to QE Birmingham

[Petrina_gmfc]

ok have you joined any groups through the British liver group