To all of you who posted notes to me in response to my dad passing. I am amazed at the warm and sincere responses you each sent! I am going to do the best I can as we all do to get through this time....
Pink Grandma, On March 8th, My dad's rather difficult journey was concluded as he passed away. I found it helpful to email to you during the last 5 1/2 months and plan to stay involved with the liver...
Things were good about[b] 3 weeks ago and the doctors were trying to wean my dad off of the ventilator. He was responsive and followed commands for physical therapy. He even mouthed words. However,...
Pink Grandma, I have had a stressful 2 months. My mom is above and beyond stressed. My twin brother is angry. My sister and mom are not speaking and I am just trying to hold it together. My dad was...
thank you for your good wishes. Have a good night. Shven...
I am so glad I found you. well, I think I did. Anyways, my dad was at end stage liver disease in July and I emailed you in the forum then. opening his eyes as much as we would like. I am amazed at...
Good and bad news!!! My dad has been officially listed for his liver. However, his kidneys are failing to so he will need a liver and kidney. Because he needs more than one organ, this puts him at...
Pink Grandma, Hi there! Well, today my dad was informed that his levels are increasing(not sure what the numbers are), but you probably will understand better than I. Anyways, they have explained...
Thank you very much for that email. I have been trying to give breaks when I can and will do more as I need to. -Shven...
Pink Grandma, I am hanging in while my dad is having many tests to find out if he is eligible to get on a list for a transplant. My dad is going back to the hospital for more tests on Wednesday. I...
thanks blondie, today my dad learned that he has a blood clot on his liver. In addition he has a polyp in his pancreas. Hopefully, those two things will not interfere with his changes to be accepted...
I kind of figured that a transplant is expensive. I believe my dad has medicaid. the next step is for him to be given the okay to be on a list. I sure do hope that will happen or his life will not...
Pink Grandma, We live in Chicago in the Northwest suburbs. My dad has been using a clinic at the University of Illinois Chicago Hospital that specializes in Liver Disease. It is unfortunate that the...
Pink Grandma and anyone else, My dad just learned yesterday that he will need a liver transplant since he has advanced liver disease. It was a shocker since he had been told that he would not even be...
Pink Grandma, I am sorry for the loss of your husband. It sounds like you did lots of research to get you through the rough times. I give you lots of credit. Thank you for the feedback and giving me...
Pink Grandma, You are wonderful for responding and sharing that info with me. My parents have asked me not to come with them to the next Doctor appointment and seem to feel that the internet is a bad...
this. I think I would be upset if I spent my day in the bathroom and was uncomfortable. I would appreciate any suggestions if you have any!!! ...