We just got the news that they have added my dad to the list, which was a huge surprise to us since he still needs to have one more test done. His pager should arrive any day now. The coordinator did...
My dad has had a similar hernia for several months now and they won't fix it. The specialist here said that they won't fix it for several reasons: 1. Risk of infection 2. Risk of serious bleeding...
Thanks for your replies. My dad had the issues with his throat for at least two years before he was ever diagnosed with cirrohsis, actually most of his symptoms have been present for years before he...
Hi Everyone, My dad is finally scheduled to have all of his testing done to see if he can be put on the transplant list, so that is good news. He still has good and bad days though. I was wondering...
Thanks for your reply. That is our concern about most things. It isn't easy finding out some of the information, especially about the transplant selection process. We are trying out best to help him,...
Hi Everyone, My dad is still going through all of the complications. Once in awhile he will have a good day, but overall things are not good. He didn't end up having the TIPS done because they were...
Thank you for the explaination. I think that will make it easier for other family members to understand what is going on, and what all of this means. We hope that it will help him, but some of the...
Has anyone here have any experience with the TIPS procedure? My dad was admitted to the hosptial again today. The doctor said that they are going to do the TIPS procedure. My mom was able to increase...
Hi, Yes he takes Lactulose, but only takes 2 tbsp a day. My mom tried to get him to take more, but he refuses. I think the personality changes are the hardest for all of us. The doctor said that if...
Hi, I am new to the forum. Sorry if this is long, but I wanted to make sure it wasn't confusing. This forum seems very helpful. It's hard to find anyone who can understand. My dad has cirrhosis...