MELD score maxed out

Marshall’s MELD score has been steadily going up and he is officially maxed out today at a 40.  It has been an emotional few days as he is obviously getting very ill. I could hardly believe it earlier this week when the insurance company suddenly decided that they weren’t going to cover the transplant because Marshall had not met the weight loss requirements.  Here we were are on the top of the list and at a maximum MELD score and the insurance refusing to pay for the transplant!  This seemed like it was turning into our worst nightmare and I have been physically ill worrying about what will happen.  Our surgeon had promised to call and talk to them and I got word yesterday that the insurance has again agreed to cover the transplant.  You cannot imagine the relief I feel.  I feel like so many prayers have helped make this happen.

The doctors are telling us that they expect it shouldn’t be more than a couple of weeks at this point.  It seems so surreal that we are finally to the point that it should happen shortly. In the meantime, Marshall says he hurts just about everywhere possible and everyone is getting very concerned about his kidneys.  I am praying that the transplant will happen soon.