Hello everyone,
I have been reading older posts and decided to join and introduce myself. My father has hepatitis c. It has been almost 7 years since his successful liver transplant. He was hospitalized last week for high ammonia levels and overall poor liver function. They found a blocked area and have placed in a stint to allow for all the necessary liquids to drain/flow appropriately. He is still having trouble with all his lab levels and was re-admitted to the hospital. He is taking lactalose but he is having a hard time staying hydrated with the severe diarrhea that accompanies that medication. Any advice or encouragement would be greatly appreciated. This is the first time my dad has been hospitalized since the transplant with the exception of routine procedures and I am feeling scared and confused.