Hello All!
My name is Bryce. I'm new here. I'm a potential living liver donor. I live in Utah, but have to donate in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Clinic wants me to bring a caregiver to the 3-4 day workup, and to have for a least 2 weeks outpatient stay, close to the clinic, after my discharge from the hospital. I can't find any family or friends able to take time off work to do this with me. So I am reaching out. Does anyone know someone in Cleveland who would be able to drive me to outpatient appointments and stay with me during a couple weeks of recovery or more?
I'm not really expecting it, but I just had to ask. They've identified a recipient (I am a non-directed donor). I will be paying for transportation, food, and housing costs. I will bring my own vehicle for transportation that my caregiver could use. I don't expect to need any physical help, unless I run into serious trouble. I won't be able to discharge until I can walk around on my own and take basic care of myself. They just don't want me alone while I recover. They said after two weeks, if all goes well, I can go back to Utah, and my care will be easier at home.
Can anyone point me in a direction? This is the only thing keeping me from donating right now.
Respectfully,
Bryce
disclaimer- There is no financial incentive or reward for this. But also, I will cover any costs incurred.
Topic: living liver donor- caregiver needed (Read 3031 times)