Connie, they rejected her from being put on the list b/c she is refusing a psych evail and the TIPS procedure......UGH!...
My mom just called me and she is not eligible to be put on the list because she is refusing a psych evail and the TIPS procedure. Apparently it was a Dr. in the x-ray/radiology dept that told her to...
LOL....blonde moment + Stress= kim giving wrong dates.......Aug 2010 is the real date :)...
Connie....Yeah I agree with you on the "one drink" thing! Just like when an alcoholic gets pulled over by the police it is always "two drinks". I don't make a big deal of it because thats her story...
Thanks Connie! The doctor told her that right now she is playing russian roulette with her kidneys by having the parencentisis weekly. They really want her to have the procedure done and I am aware...
Hi 1Moreday! Welcome! I have had similar problems with my mom and have been dealing with the Varices with her since 2003. I guess my first question would be when was his last banding? I have heard...
Has anyone on here had the TIPS procedure? Did you have any major issues with it? The Dr.s recommended it to her today and she is totally against it because I guess back in '03 a Dr. told her not to...
Connie, I believe she had a glass of wine on vacation. I found out a ton of information today and have some questions maybe some on this site can answer about TIPS. But it looks as though she will be...
THANK YOU! As Connie said it was a great find! Although it may not be available for post-transplant currently, I am sure it will emerge someday. Kim...
Welcome! I am relatively new to this site as well, but I can assure you that everyone here is AMAZING!!!!...
Hi all, Mom returned home safe from her trip to NC to see my brother. She is at the hospital as we speak having all the preliminary testing done to be put on the transpant list. Tomorrow is the day...
I am not sure how old many of you are, but I have known this song for years and always liked it, but it never has had meaning until now..... It is called "A Voice Within" By Christina Aguilera. I was...
I am trying really hard not to get caught up in the drama. But I feel as though I am the only one on the "page" I should be on. I am battling with the "let it go, its her decision" and the "she is...
Connie, She was referred to get a transplant and is going for the preliminary testing on the 13-14 of July.....but she has consistantly lied to her doctor and said she hasn't touched alcohol. She...
Rosemary, She is able to make decisions at this point and I am her proxy. I will honor any wishes she has regardless of the outcome. I just wish she would tell me what her true wishes are. A.Ziffle,...
Hello All,I know I am doing more talking than listening (posting), but right now I am beside myself. I had the most amazing conversation with my aunt tonight (moms sister) and she gave me some...
Connie, I know that deep down inside she knows how bad she is, but she is also in denial, which is why I think she continues to drink. Maybe because in the past that was her way of coping, that she...
My mom will be taking off for NC tomorrow morning (14 hour car drive). I called her tonight and told her that I loved her and that I would miss her, but to enjoy herself as much as she can.I am glad...
To put everyones mind at ease....no she isn't driving herself. If that was the case I am thinking she would wake up to find 4 flat tires to prevent her from going....compliments of me :-) Her partner...
Hi A.Ziffle, She is staying in the Wilmington area, so I am not so sure what is around there. I am hoping for the best. I am planning on having a conversation with my brother later. I think Duke is...
Mary, I am new to this site...how do I look at older posts? Is it done by scrolling through the topics? I must say this site is a blessing! There are so many emotions that are going through my head...
I cannot thank everyone of you enough!!!! When mom had her last esophigal bleed in August 2010 she gave up alcohol 100% until just recently. It doesn't help that she lives with an alcoholic who has...
Hello All,For years now my mom has been battling the esophageal varicese, and has made her "partner swear not to tell us." Her last "episode" was last August (2010) and we nearly lost her....