Connie,I hope your surgery goes well and will pray for a speedy recovery. Connie (AkA Toolost)...
I brought husband home yesterday from hospital. I think the only thing that was accomplished was detoxing him. Since he has been home, all he does is sleep. I got a banana in him this AM. and some...
Thanks for the advice, but I did get a restraining last week. He is supposed to be released tomorrow, I spoke to his doctor earlier today and his electrolytes and liver tests are in a better range...
Just wanted to check in, seems like everyone has a lot going on. My husband was admitted to the hospital last Monday, he was very intoxicated. They are working on dextoxing him and may be released...
I am so ANGRY at my husband. He went missing for 3 days this week, He went on a drinking binge got arrested for DUI. We had a long talk about his alcohol abuse, but will never admit he has a...
Hi PG, I am so sorry you are going through this, you are truly an inspiration. I will include you and your family in my prayers. Take care. Toolost ...
hi -I have read that sometimes liver disease will cause a "rotten egg smell" this has become really noticeable in the last couple of days. My husband is taking a shower 2x a day and will spray air...
Hi Rick and PG - I think my husband is starting to feel better. He actually went to the grocery store today and bought all healthy foods (fruit, whole grain muffins and veggies etc) and He has...
Hi Middle Child - I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My dad has been gone for 4 years and I still miss him dearly. Just try and remember the times you shared, that sometimes that helps. This...
Hello everyone. Everett had the TIPS procedure Thursday. His doctor said things went well! They drained about 13 liters but left some fluid so the stent can reasorb/start doing what it is suppose to...
My husband is scheduled to have the TIPS procedure in the morning. I hope this will help him with the amount of fluid he is retaining. He has been drained several times but he he is so big right now....
Hi fortheloveofmarc - I have not gone through losing my husband, he has cirrohosis and hep c. I can't imagine your husband would want you feel guilty. Try and remember the good times you shared....
Hi sounds like your MIL is such a wonderful and is very lucky to have you. Hope things continue to go well. Hugs to you and your MIL. Toolost...
We finally got the results back from last weeks visit with the hepatologist. The liver scan did not show any lesions. I believe the next step will be to put a stint in to help control the fluid, I...
Jstar, I pray everything goes well. Your father sounds like a very strong willed person. Stay strong, and keep us updated on his progress. Toolost :)...
Hi June, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God has a plan, sometimes we don't always understand but have to believe he needed your brother....
Hi Marketa, I wish you great success. I know you are taking a huge step - but you can do it. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Toolost...
My husband had to have fluid drained yesterday, 11.5 liters. I feel so bad for him. He is 48 years and looks like an eighty year old man. He will not talk about his condition, he just sits in his...
Hey - My husband has the same complaints and we have tried every over the counter lotion I can think of. His doctor put him on Rifampin 300 mg. He said it "may" help a little. The only thing that...
Hi SLyblondie - I just wanted to let you know that these blogs are wonderful to read. I almost feel that I am addicted to this forum. I have found so much information. After a while you feel that you...
Finally heard from the doctors office - we got the liver ultrasound, scheduled not until April 13 but at least we have a date. He is probably going to need to be drained next week. It has been about...
Hello, We tried the oatmeal bath - he says it didn't help. We have tried all kinds of creams, he did say that soaking in a tub with baby oil helps some. No - he has not had the CT scan yet. His...
My husband told his doctor that he is itching - has tried over the counter creams et. his doctor put him on Rifampin 300 mg. I am trying to do some research, but wanted to check to see if anyone else...
Hi Beachygirl, Hang in there. Just take it one day at a time. Toolost...
My husband has hep c and cirrohosis. He just saw a hepatologist and they want him to have an ultrasound of his liver because when you have these 2 liver conditions your "odds" are greater for liver...
I am new to this so bear with me. My husband has been an alcoholic for many many years. It has finally caught up to him. I find it very difficult to tell anyone so this is a first for me. He has been...