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travelnguy · Joined: 27 Sep 2007

At the time he stopped, he wasn't told he needed a transplant.

The point of whether he had time or not to go back to NZ is inconsequential. He is in South Korea now. He is in bad shape. He needs a new liver. His employer is more than likely going to cut off his salary. He is a person. He deserves to be helped.

Colorado · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:57 pm Post subject:

I just spoke with my wife, who was with Mick's wife today at the hospital. They will test Mick's brother in the morning to see if his liver is compatable.

Old fat expat · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:53 pm Post subject:

I'm no doctor but I do know hepatitis is more common than alcohol induced cirrhosis. Especially so here in Korea (yes, Korea has a problem with hepatitis).

Not to sure of the pile-on when none of us know the facts and there is a guy in need. Sorry I can't help with blood, but I wish him all the best. Please keep us posted.

theevilgenius · Joined: 10 Sep 2010

@ I-am-me....i drink in moderation, moderation is an imaginary place that exists wherever i am.

But seriously, could you tell us more about this guy, is he an alcoholic? If people raise enough money for him, is there a chance that he could hit the bottle again and five years down the line he's going to be in the same situation?

It sounds like a sad story and I would like to contribute to any fund for him.

The Floating World · Joined: 01 Oct 2011 Location: Here

Wouldn't it be cheaper to fly him to NZ where he can get it on the NHS?

Captain Corea · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Location: Seoul

I have that blood type and would be willing to donate here in Seoul if it'd get to him.

koreatimes · Joined: 07 Jun 2011

jamesd · Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Location: Korea

nero · Joined: 11 Mar 2009

How did he find out he was sick?

I agree, it is best for us to help someone in need without judging. This does give me a good reminder to appreciate my body and look after it.

Poor guy, my sympathies are with his friends and family.

PatrickGHBusan · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:26 am Post subject:

That is a tough spot to be in!

I hope he makes it through ok and gets his transplant.

declan74 · Joined: 06 Sep 2011

jamo82 · Joined: 17 Apr 2007

Mick has been a good friend of mine for a number of yrs, and I can assure you that he does not drink excessively (not that I think it matters when deciding to help him) and I'm sure that he will not drink after the operation.

Please help him. He is a great guy. Lets try and keep this post about actually helping him rather than the morality of doing so.

declan74 · Joined: 06 Sep 2011

drydell · Joined: 01 Oct 2009

terrible situation... hope your friend will come out of this all right..
seems especially unfair as he quit drinking for 6 months prior... (i saw a documentary where a previous heavy drinker was in an identical situation 10 years later after going alcohol-free)

Was he a long-term heavy drinker?.. how much, and for how long did he drink?...(i'm not passing judgement- he should be helped in whatever way possible)

I personally rarely binge drink socially but I do drink wine frequently at home and I'm becoming more wary of possible long-term health consequences...

Colorado · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:44 pm Post subject:

If we know that someone in trouble needs our help to survive and we have the means to help them, are we under any obligation, as human beings, to do so? Perhaps not. And what about that little girl run over in China, shouldn�t she accept some responsibility for her fate.. I�m sure her mother warned her not to play in the street. It�s like natural selection, isn�t it? I�m sure none of us ever played in the street.
If you are reading these posts, you are aware of what�s going on. And you have the means to help. Are you going to walk on by?