[twobjshelbys]

First, very sorry to hear your news.

I think the good news is that liver transplants seem to be among the easiest and most successful. As was mentioned a "living donor" transplant is the best since you don't have to wait for a donor, but the down side is you have to find someone closely related that will under go as much trauma as you will.

Secondly, your situation is very complex due to interacting and perhaps defining genetic history. Before going in for the final I'd seek out an opinion from a diagnosis specializing facility like the Mayo Clinic. A trip to Rochester Minnesota in the winter isn't necessarily pleasant but a trip to Phoenix could be a nice winter respite.