I can't say thank you enough for your warm wishes and thoughts! I am on my way back to the hospital now. Wishing you all well! Samantha...
Hi everyone, I know it has been a long time since I have written. I continue to go on a read the post and info daily, but I was just tired of talking about[b] it. Anyway, the good news is my dad was...
Iggyadi, I just read your email and we have a lot in common. My father is in end stage as well do to alcohol. He has a massive hernia as well... they doctors are very concerned. We are in the process...
Hi bbbbbb, I am very sorry to hear what you are going through. On a better note... congrats on being listed! It might be a long wait but getting on that list is a tough battle. I think that that can...
Trish, Thanks so much for the support! Connie, I am so glad to hear you have a date for the hip! You must be happy to be moving forward! It's wonderful you will be doing PT. I bet you can't wait to...
[tr ][td class=msgThread2 vAlign=top height="100%"]Hi Everyone, Things are still very hectic here, but I want you all to know I think of you everyday! My dad is still doing fairly well right now. He...
Hi All, How is everyone doing? Things are very crazy right now. My husband is out of town for work so I have been back and forth between painting and moving in and my dads. My hubby will be back on...
Hi Gale, My dad has portal hypertension as well, but he has extremely low blood pressure. Take care! Samantha...
Teresa, I am so sorry to hear Mark is having such a tough time. Is the ensephalopathy because he is not able to take that much lactulose.(dehydration??) What was his MELD score in the hospital? Is he...
Hi Everyone, I haven't been on in a while. Things have been very busy between my dad, and my husband and I are closing on a condo this week. Very overwhelmed!!! We have been in and out of the city...
Trish, I am so sorry to hear how difficult it is for you! Congrats on moving... I completely understand how it is an added stress. My husband and mom flew to Vegas last week... picked up a ton of our...
Teresa, I am glad that Mark hasn't had any problems with the high volumes of fluid taken out. This time my dad did well with his tap. Every liter they took out they put a bottle of albumin back in....
Hi Barb, I am sorry Gene is having such a difficult time. The balance between diuretics and dehydration is so hard. How is it you know he is getting dehydrated? What are the signs you look for. The...
Connie, It really sounds like you have been though it all. I admire your strength and positive attitude. I am sure you help people more than you know. I am so glad your treatments have gone well......
TDT, Mark was tapped 14 liters... at most my dad was tapped 15. How does he do after such a large volume? We have been at 4 different hospital for taps... all do it a bit different, but they all have...
Ohh, I also got a call from Colombia. My brother and I sent all of his records and a cover letter to the doctor. He called to say the letter touched him and he would like to see my dad on the 11th....
Hi All, So I have a bit of positive news. We went to Mt. Sinai yesterday and things went well. My dads blood work was the best it's been in months. He had a parasentesis.... 9 liters.... so he feels...
Wow, thank you for all the replies! My dad was released for the sub acute facility yesterday. He is absolutely thrilled to be home after 6 weeks in the hospital. I on the other hand was very nervous....
Hi Everyone, I just found the site and have had some comfort in reading all the posts. I was amazed that others are living the same life I am. My name is Samantha, I am 26, newly married.... and now...