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Went to our first visit to the hepatologist at Lahey Clinic in Burlington MA on Monday. It went well. Found out that his meld score needs to be at least 30 for a transplant. Dr. als said not too many people donate organs in the northeast. Had blood taken also. She did not have his INR so averaged out his MELD score to a 15. Took 14 vials. He was low on vitamin K. So, we are going to our primary for a vitamin K shot and more blood to check his INR again.
Also, husband will need to build muscle in order to survive a transplant. She also said that he can eat red meat as long as he is not confused. Said that eating red meat was what they believed back in the 70's.
She called last night to let us know that his meld score is actually 18.
Denise
Also, husband will need to build muscle in order to survive a transplant. She also said that he can eat red meat as long as he is not confused. Said that eating red meat was what they believed back in the 70's.
She called last night to let us know that his meld score is actually 18.
Denise
I know from experience that a serous illness can deplete muscle mass at an alarming rate.
Regards
He is well enough to exercise.
Also just recently bought Special K cereal which has 10 grams of protein.
Denise
It is good to know things are going well with you. Besides eating red meat, try egg whites, they are rich in protein and have low cholesterol and see if your husband can do any kind of exercise, walking, anything at all, really.
Good luck and best wishes!
Put him on B-Complex, COQ-10, Zinc and B12 supplements to aid his digestion. As WQ says, egg whites are excellent and can be bought in powdered form. (personally I prefer steak, but.......)
Craig
I can't eat any red meat. Makes me ill and also induces the enceph.
He needs protein though. If he can eat it that's wonderful.
Peanut butter is high in protein also. If I remember right, 1 tbls equal
10 grams of protein. It, chicken and eggs are my staples.
Walking is good. Have to keep moving or muscle mass does
go out the window very quickly.
Keep us updated on how it's going!
*hugs* Josi