It's all pretty simple. The transplant team feels that it is rare to see the strictures disappear, however, they also feel it could just be a matter of time before they return. BUT, at this point, they are considering him healthy.
The plan is to have his blood drawn every two weeks to check for any signs of disease progression and then after two months if he is still normal, it will move to monthly. They were very clear to Geoff when they said "be sure to watch for any signs of liver trouble" (i.e. yellow eyes, fatigue, etc.). There was no mention of coming off the transplant list nor did they ever use the word 'cured', but everyone was encouraged.
The underlying tone of the visit was time will tell.
We're just thrilled they didn't say it was the wrong chart!
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Wow!!!!!!
Soooo glad to hear it is the correct chart!!! Fabulous news!!! It must have been a really, really long week for you.
I think many doctors have a really hard time acknowledging that people can be cured/healed in miraculous ways. That doesn't mean it can't happen, though.
healthy is good. i'll take healthy. glad no chart swapping occurred--although if it did, maybe you could sue and get some extra funds. hmmm... but yes, healthy is good!
Excellent news! We are all doing a happy dance over here. Yeah Geoff.
YAY!! I'm so glad to hear things look well for now. Crossing fingers for continued improvement! (((HUGS)))
So happy! Miracles do happen :)
Holy crap!!!! This might be a great new year after all for The Dunkles!!
So happy for you all! Sounds very very positive...celebrate the good news this weekend:)
I'm telling you....it's because you turned 29 on the 29th!!!! (although I am also thinking it had A LOT to do with God) We will take it!
YIPPEE!!!!
So happy to hear! You guys could surely use some relief for the time being!! YEAH!
AWESOME news!
Wonderful, wonderful news! Definitely a God thing...
YAY! Great news. I am so happy for you.
How exciting there is improvement. I wish Geoff the best and hope for continued improvement.
AWESOME!!!!
Erin and Geoff, thanx for visiting.
I'm so sorry to hear that Geoff has been waiting for so long. I have been listed for 6 months and the doctors tell me that someone with my blood type (O-pos) in this region with my criteria is looking at a 2 to 2 and a half year time frame before transplant. It seems like a long time when you add in the tiredness, the getting sick and the pain that comes along with it. I pray that Geoff doesn't have to wait much longer. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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