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Posted 5/9/2013 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, my name is Trish. This is the first forum or blog I have ever joined. My husband just passed away from Hep c. He was 63. I am so sad and not sure where to turn for guidance and understanding. All I know is that now I understand why hep c is called the silent killer. George suffered for a long and hard time. But I am glad he is not in pain anymore. He tried everything . When interferon treatments did not work, we tried holistic medicine. Nothing worked. It was horrible.
We own a Pepperidge Farm route which I now run myself. I also wait tables 4 days a week. I know I will be ok, but this has been extremely stressful to say the least. shakehead
Has anyone been through the death of their spouse with this awful disease?
Posted 5/9/2013 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Trish,

I am so sorry for your loss. I too, lost my husband, but he did not have hepC. There are many others who frequent this forum who have had your experience, unfortunately, and I am sure they will be along to welcome you. We have a thread called "surviving the losses.. one day at a time ." where some of us post and share our experiences.

Everyone here has been willing to listen to us vent, cry, laugh and answer questions. I am sorry you have to join us, but welcome you.

I hope you have a support system to help you through this, and that you are not alone.

Peace,

Marie

Posted 5/9/2013 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Trish and welcome. I am so very sorry to hear that you lost your husband to hep C. I was diagnosed with it in '93, and later developed liver cancer (HCC) twice. The 2nd time necessitated a liver transplant in Oct., 2011. I have had a lot of problems since then and will have my 13th major surgery in 11 years on Mon. (6th one related to liver disease.) Hep C itself does not cause death, but the problems it creates (cirrhosis, HCC, sometimes kidney failure, etc.) are what kills. I'm interested to know what, specifically, did your hubby die from? As Marie stated, there are others here who have lost their husbands to liver disease. Do check out the loss thread, where you will find much understanding and support.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 5/9/2013 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
Trish, my partner Mike had HepC from a blood transfusion... he died April 22, 2010 from complications from liver disease caused by HepC. Yes, we have people here who have suffered this loss.. We do have a grieving thread here. I'll trying to find it. It's a tough time. The world is gonna spin pretty fast for a while. It's good you have work. But sometimes a person can have a tough time focusing on work after a loss like this. My prayers and thoughts are with you. So sorry to hear about your loss.

Sandia
Posted 5/10/2013 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome Trish,

I lost my husband Feb 15, 2013 to Hep C from a blood transfusion from a lion bite years ago. We fought it for the last 2 years (the cirrhosis from the Hep C...he had hep c for a long time with virtually no symptoms) and it was a pretty horrible journey. Sometimes I feel like I have post traumatic stress from the ordeal. Ups and downs (in fact I just posted on the grieving thread). I feel so unbalanced and struggle with what happened and whether I did everything possible (he chose to not even get evaluated for a transplant) to save him. Guilt over not enough compassion when he was so so ill ... and mentally crazy with Hepatic Encephalopathy. etc etc

He was a good husband for so many years and the last two were just a nightmare for us both. Wish I could erase them from my memory. Anyway, join us here Trish...Post whatever you want ... it helps me to vent, share, and set here at the computer typing and crying. Maybe it will help you too. The folks on here have helped me live through the last 2 years ,,,and I am so appreciative. Welcome.

Angie1953

Post Edited By Moderator (hep93) : 5/9/2013 8:40:56 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/12/2013 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
Trish- I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom to cancer 6 months ago and my dad ended up being diagnosed with End Stage Liver Disease just a few months later-it's crazy, it's unfair, it's frustrating and it just plain sucks. There are days I just go hour by hour, because I can't even think in terms of day by day. Everyone said time heals; I guess I'll see about that.

I know everyone grieves differently-I talked to my friends, saw a therapist at our church...tried Bereavement classes offered through hospice but it wasn't for me. Just lean on the people that are there for you. Keeping busy helped too. And it sounds like you are very busy-I know this is cliché and I get sick of hearing these words, but you do have to take care of yourself too. I ended up getting the Shingles right before Christmas and again about a month ago (I would not wish them on my worst enemy, and my doctor said it's likely because of stress I had another outbreak).

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers today.
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