Posted 9/13/2014 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the Hep Forum, LuvTaz,
My husband, themister, has liver disease caused from Hep C. He has had TIPS, and he has treated Hep C twice. Themister cleared the virus the 2nd time which is a very good thing. Since themister's liver was sick already when he treated, he is on the transplant list at Mayo Clinic in AZ, and now at the 1.5 year mark.... waiting for a transplant. So you can see we do understand end stage liver disease (ESLD) in our house!
ESLD looks a lot the same, whether you got there by a virus or alcoholism. We can walk with you through that part. I want you to know there are years and years of experience of those who have, or love someone with liver disease of all sorts on this forum. We are here to help you as you move your husband home, or have questions in the hospital.
I know this can not be an easy road. You husband's story is like too many we see here. Right now, he is right where he needs to be to have the best shot at regaining his health.
At the top of the page you will see a sticky, "Hepatitis Resources". You can find good information there that I hope you find helpful.
We do have members here who beat the odds and survive to tell about it, so do not give up! Please know we care. Big Hugs