I’m sorry that you are having elevated enzymes. I hope that they quickly return to normal. My husband has cirrhosis due to alcohol. His labs have been stable/normal since he became sober in 2017. He...
It has been a very long time since posting. This forum saved me over a decade ago when Dougie was first diagnosed with cirrhosis due to alcohol. Many ups and downs over the years. Posters on this...
Hi Susan! Wonderful news! It is so good to hear that you are doing so well. Please continue to stop by and let us know how you are doing. Sending love and prayers for continued healing and good...
PPM, Carol, and Ziff, Thank you for your words of support. Your all being here means more than I could ever express. We all have our struggles. Like Mike, these past years Dougie has had other health...
Hello HW friends. It’s been a long while since my last post. I stop by from time to time, but haven’t hardly posted. Dougie just had 6 month labs and GI appointment. Everything is very good. We have...
Such a wonderful milestone for Mike and you too Carol! You have been an important help to me as Dougie and I have journeyed with his liver disease. I am forever deeply thankful to you for that. Many...
Condolences, thoughts and prayers for you and Mike. I am so sorry to hear this. Big hugs, Emma...
Good to hear from Carol. It's really good to hear that your tests in Houston went well. As always, I am keeping you and Mike in my prayers for continued good health and wellness. Thoughts for good...
MamaLama, What wonderful news to hear that Mike is doing great! Successful back surgery and back out on the golf course! I hope that you are feeling better too so that you can enjoy life together!...
Hi Laura, Welcome to the forum. We are a group of patients and caregivers for those with all types of liver disease. Your numbers all look good, but I can "hear" the worry in your post. The only way...
Sandia, Wonderful to see a post from you. And such wonderful news! Congrats on submission of your dissertation and on your daughter's good news. Dougie is doing very well. His sobriety is solid and...
Ziff, Good to see you here and to learn that you are doing well. I think of all the forum members often and with thankfulness. Just posted an update on Dougie and I. Both of us are doing well too....
Hello everyone. It's been a long time since I have posted. I do read posts from time to time. Dougie had six month labs and ultra sound last week. Everything (almost) is in NORMAL range! Exception is...
Hi ChristiRB, Welcome to the Forum. Mamalama has given you a good welcome, but I wanted to chime in too. My husband was dx with cirrhosis due to alcohol in the fall of 2010. He was very jaundiced...
Hi Matthew, Welcome to Healing Well. I am sorry that your wife is ill. But I am glad that you have found us. You will find that this forum (patients and caregivers) of all types of liver disease is a...
MamaLama, Sending you tons of good wishes, healing thoughts, and powerful prayers for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. Much love and big hugs, Emma...
Sandia, It's so good to hear from you. And it is wonderful to know that you have had so much success with your education. I think how you are helping people is also wonderful. I know from all your...
Oh Mamalama! I am so sorry you are struggling to get well. I will send healing thoughts for you. And I will jump in on the forum more often. Please please take care, rest, and get well. Many big...
Mark, So good to hear that you are attending meetings and no alcohol. Dougie thankfully did not have HE. Or the other issues you mentioned. What he did have: frequent bloody noses thst took a very...
Wonderful news. Wishing Jeff many many years of good health. Hugs, Emma...
Hi mhump, I'm Emma and my hubby is Dougie. Dougie was dx with alcoholic cirrhosis in the fall of 2010. This was after 40 years of drinking. Not crazy bar room brawl stuff, just drinking (too much)...
Hi Everyone, It has been quite some time since I have posted. Dougie is doing very well. He had a six month GI check and labs yesterday. Everything is in normal range. There were even some...
MamaLama, I hope you are resting and on your way to a full recovery. Keeping you and Mike in my prayers. Big hugs, Emma...
Sandia, Wonderful update news. So good to pop in and read something so good from you. Be well and take care. Thank you for being part of this group when I needed support most. Hugs, Emma...
Pam, I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Your journey together through his disease was an inspiration. Thank you for sharing that with this forum and your blog. And a last thank you to Ron for...
It has been quite a while since I have posted. I try to read as many posts as I can... Our headline is that things are going pretty well. There have been challenges so far this year, but overall...
ML, Wonderful news! Hope this brings a bit of relief. Hugs, Emma...
Wonderful news! Happy Birthday to your dad! Hugs, Emma...
ML-so glad that Mike is getting pain relief and rest. I hope that you are resting up too! Best to you both with post op appt on Thursday. I will be keeping good thoughts for you both. Big Hugs, Emma...
Thinking about you and Mike. Sending love an prayers for smooth sailing and a good recovery. Big Hugs, Emma...
I miss her straight talk and kindness. I hear her words in my head all the time. She is still helping me. Big hugs, Emma...
I agree with David. The bleeding cause needs to be determined and fixed. Keeping you both in thought and prayer. Big Hugs, Emma...
ML-I am so sorry that Mike can't catch a break! You have both been through so much...I am keeping good thoughts for you and Mike. Big hugs, Emma...
Hey there ML, I haven't seen an update on how things are going with Mike. Glad that you are home and that he has been able to be out for errands. I hope you are over the bronchitis. Hugs, Emma...
Got the call from the breast care coordinator. Biopsy results are BENIGN. So relieved and thankful. I still have the surgery consultation on Friday, as the duct will still most likely need to be...
I am so sorry. I hope Mike gets the pain relief he needs. Big Hugs, Emma...
MamaLama, I am sorry that this is still going on and you getting sick on top of all Mike's issues. A delicate balance to tend to when trying to get your loved one the care they need and deserve...but...
Thank you for your reply Sheri. I found the bloody nipple discharge Saturday morning, and emailed my doctor the same day. I had a reply from the doc Monday morning with an appointment Tuesday...
Yes ML-anything new on Mike? Please take good care of yourself too. Hugs, Emma...
MamaLama-I hope the docs get to the bottom of this and soon! Prayers for Mike and you. Hugs, Emma...
2worried I am so sorry about both your folks. You do not mention their ages, but regardless, it is so hard when someone you love is suffering. My husband has alcoholic liver disease. When he was at...
I usually post on another forum, but find a need to post here... On Saturday I noticed bloody discharge from my right nipple. I have an email in to my doctor, but in the meanwhile am looking for...
Thniking about you and themister. Prayers and hugs, Emma...
You and themister are in my thoughts. Hugs, Emma...
Miz-good thoughts and prayers for you and the Mister. Hugs, Emma...
ML, That's good news. Whew, is right. One step at a time. One test at a time. Praying for improved labs next week. Hope you and Mike get some rest. Hugs, Emma...
Hi Carol, Just checking in to see how Mike's appointment went today. Sending good thoughts your way. Hugs, Emma...
Thank you Ziff. I appreciate your kind words and thoughts. Things are good today and the last half of 2014 was really good. Dougie has been attending AA and safe guarding his sobriety and health. As...
Ziff, Thank you for sharing your story. You have helped me and Dougie so so much. And smile. Always wishing you the best. Hugs, Emma...
Carol, Lots of good thoughts and prayers going up for you and Mike. Only a wrinkle... Hugs, Emma...