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The liver is the largest internal organ in humans and the only one that will grow back if part of it is removed. It is responsible for over 500 different functions in collaboration with other organs. Pfft. Overachiever.

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Posted on December 10, 2013December 6, 2013

A Video About A Guy In A Similar Situation

I just randomly clicked on the YouTube link at the Lahey Hospital site and found this very touching story about a young guy with PSC whose best friend became his live donor. The best part for me was seeing how great they both looked after transplant!

Posted on December 9, 2013December 6, 2013

Are You Scared?

Yes. I am terrified. I've known for almost as long as I've known Derek that he would eventually need a liver transplant. I have also known for quite some time that I would be going through the tests to see if I could be his donor. However, I have spent most of that time fantasizing …

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Posted on December 7, 2013December 6, 2013

When Will You Find Out If You’re the Donor?

What an excellent question! The answer is: I don't know. My understanding is that the scans of my abdomen are currently being inserted into some German version of The Matrix and will be spit out as a virtual liver that the doctors can then walk around and inspect like something out of an Iron Man …

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Posted on November 22, 2013November 22, 2013

Live Donor Update #3

Please note: The next couple of posts from Derek and me are going to be a bit serious. If at any time you need a little break, head over to Liver Lovers Unite! for some comic and/or cute relief. Welp. Today was just a tad more difficult than yesterday. In the words of our good …

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Posted on November 19, 2013November 19, 2013

Live Donor Update

I have passed the first phase of testing. My blood type is B neg, same as Derek, which confirms what we have known all along: we are totally made for each other! Now that Derek is listed, they are sending me on to the next phase of compatibility testing. You know, to see if we …

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Oh my goodness. We have less than two years to train!

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