cuznjohn and Bob D...another hospital question ...

[wyliec]

After about 1 year of waiting for my youngest daughter to have 2 of her sisters checked to see if they were candidates for a live donor liver transplant, the second daughter checked out as a good candidate; the first one was not. The daughter needing the liver has been waiting patiently for a few weeks to be scheduled for surgery. She called me yesterday crying; one of the 3 dr's needed for a live donor transplant left West Chester Medical Center. So, my question is, have either of you heard anything good, bad, or indifferent about New York Presbyterian Hospital?

Her dr. at Westchester said kind of a strange thing, but he was honest. He told her she needed to get sick; then, the numbers that qualify her for a cadaver transplant would be high, and she'd be able to be at the top of the list. The sad part is that in 2014 she was sick twice, and each time we thought we were going to lose her. So, when you're too sick, you can't withstand the surgery. Then, when she got better, the numbers needed for placement on the cadaver list put her near the bottom.

Okay, that's my tale of woe for today.

 

[OJ UK]

Wish her well from me, mate.

 

[cuznjohn]

After about 1 year of waiting for my youngest daughter to have 2 of her sisters checked to see if they were candidates for a live donor liver transplant, the second daughter checked out as a good candidate; the first one was not. The daughter needing the liver has been waiting patiently for a few weeks to be scheduled for surgery. She called me yesterday crying; one of the 3 dr's needed for a live donor transplant left West Chester Medical Center. So, my question is, have either of you heard anything good, bad, or indifferent about New York Presbyterian Hospital?

Her dr. at Westchester said kind of a strange thing, but he was honest. He told her she needed to get sick; then, the numbers that qualify her for a cadaver transplant would be high, and she'd be able to be at the top of the list. The sad part is that in 2014 she was sick twice, and each time we thought we were going to lose her. So, when you're too sick, you can't withstand the surgery. Then, when she got better, the numbers needed for placement on the cadaver list put her near the bottom.

Okay, that's my tale of woe for today.

New York Presbyterian Hospital is supposed to be a very good hospital, i would also look into cornel hospital in nyc. it is one of the better hospitals there is

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I am so sorry to hear this; I know exactly what you're going through...
"NY Presby" is a good place to be, if you're in a bad way... :shocked:
Kathy had her transplant at St Luke's Roosevelt... Her Doctor; (Alan Benivisti) did a GREAT job. :thumbup:
She had a live donor, and if your second daughter is willing to do this; I would suggest taking that course of action.
You're absolutely right; you need to be sick enough; but not TOO sick... :gaah::gaah::gaah::gaah:

Our thoughts and prayers are coming your way! ray:ray:

 

[JerryB]

Hi wyliec,

Re: my youngest daughter

Any parent ( as I am ) will see your dilemma and sympathize with you. It is a crazy system; I wish her all the best.

I do not remember when Oregon began their donor program but I signed up as soon as it came out. I have a D on my driver's license that informs anyone that I wish to be a donor. The bad thing about the Oregon donor program is that another family member can override my wishes.

I also believe that anyone who has not signed up to be a donor should not be able to receive organs; small children excepted.

Now, to get down off of my soap box,

Jerry Baumchen

 

[wyliec]

I am a donor as are all my children.

Overriding someone's wishes to donate doesn't seem quite right.

 

[Chupaca]

Tough one..!!

ray:ray:'s a solution can be found soon. All the best to all...ray:

 

[Saluda]

Wish her the best.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

After about 1 year of waiting for my youngest daughter to have 2 of her sisters checked to see if they were candidates for a live donor liver transplant, the second daughter checked out as a good candidate; the first one was not. The daughter needing the liver has been waiting patiently for a few weeks to be scheduled for surgery. She called me yesterday crying; one of the 3 dr's needed for a live donor transplant left West Chester Medical Center. So, my question is, have either of you heard anything good, bad, or indifferent about New York Presbyterian Hospital?

Her dr. at Westchester said kind of a strange thing, but he was honest. He told her she needed to get sick; then, the numbers that qualify her for a cadaver transplant would be high, and she'd be able to be at the top of the list. The sad part is that in 2014 she was sick twice, and each time we thought we were going to lose her. So, when you're too sick, you can't withstand the surgery. Then, when she got better, the numbers needed for placement on the cadaver list put her near the bottom.

Okay, that's my tale of woe for today.

ray: I'm praying for your daughter and that a solution will present itself soon. ray: