Hello everyone. I'm back for a quick update on my husband Robert. We just came back from Mayo Clinic in AZ. He has been on a transplant list for 8 years now. His current MELD score is 10. His ESLD is...
Actually, since our last visit, I just signed up for the Mayo Patient Online Service, it's great. I looked back at his prior radiology, notes and labs and there was nothing that I could read about...
Ziff, Thank you for sharing your story and glad I came across it. It's wonderful and glad life is better. I am a returning member since 2006. My husband went through something very similar as you did...
Thank you themiz. Yes, I have been reading some things on the forum off and on. I forgot how much we all have in common.... According the doctor, his labs were stable for his illness and nothing...
So I actually found my old member information, so I will use that one instead. My user name from when I started is "Shel"....
Hello, your Dad reminds me a lot of my husband when we were first going through this. I know it's overwhelming for him at first with all the information that you get when you go through an...
Hi everyone! Hope you're doing well. Robert is doing okay. He has an appointment with his regular doc today because he's developed a bad rash on his upper thigh, some has spread to the calf of his...
Hello Pink Grandma and everyone...it's been a while since I've last posted. My husband Robert has end stage liver disease/cirrhosis, diabetes and pancreas damage. He's been sick for about two years...
Thank you Ann, I have an appointment with my doc on Friday 11/30, we'll see what he says....
Thank you ladies. I'm glad to read that things are going well for you and your loved ones. I'm trying to take care of myself the best I can. I have some stress because where I work, they are looking...
Hello..I'm not new to the Forum but I'm new to the Migraine-Headache Forum. I believe I experienced a migraine headache a few days ago. I googled migraine headache symptoms and most of what was...
Hello everyone.... /community/emoticons/smile.gif I hope you are doing well under each one of your circumstances. I know some of us are having good and bad things go on with ourselves and/or our...
That is great news Okielady, so happy for your husband. I'm sure the rest of the family is happy and excited. We'll wish for a speedy recovery and prayers that all goes well from here on out. Keep us...
Hello Pink Grandma, I'm glad to know that things are getting better for you each day. I don't have a chance to come to the forum as often I would like to, but thank you for your kind words and...
Connie, you're right A.A. is never completed, basically what I was saying is the Robert has met all his requirements to be listed for a transplant. He's completed his required 6 months of A.A. He...
studentdoc and Sarita, thank you both for your comments. I just wanted a little insight before I check with the doc....
My husband has end stage liver disease with other complications. He was told that he had a heart murmur during a recent stay at the hospital. The docs didn't address it or mention that anything...
Hello Feeling Helpless, welcome to our forum. Hope this forum will help you not feel helpless. The doctor should get the results from his blood work and should reveal any information that requires...
Butterflythree, I'm sorry that you're husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis, believe me, I know what you're going through. Before my husband became seriously ill, he was diagnosed with cirrhosis about...
Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing good under each of your circumstances. It's been several months since I've been to the forum. My husband Robert was diagnosed with ESLD/Cirrhosis almost two...
Hi Connie, sorry your surgery got postponed. Sometimes these things happen for a reason, a reason that you'll probably never know. Take care of yourself in the meantime and the end of May is just...
Pink Grandma, with deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband. I've read your posts and have seen that you both have been through so much. My thoughts and prayers will be you and your...
Hello all..would like to comment that when my husband and I saw an educational video regarding injection sites, the recommended using the four quadrant method as most effective as explanined by...
Hello everyone, thank you for your responses. Yes, my husband and I have met with a dietician to go over the diet plan, he does excersise some and is currently taking medication orally and the...
Hi Barb, Just catching up on posts, I'm sorry for your situation that you were in a few days ago. I know we sometimes have some crazy thoughts because we think life is not fair and challenges we...
Hi Trish, congrats on becoming a homeowner, that will be real exciting for you both. Sometimes it's best to keep busy doing other things to get our minds off of our real problems that we face with...
Hi Barb and Pink Grandma...I don't get to pop in on the forum as much as I would like to but I'm so sorry for what you both are enduring. I'm at a loss for words. All I can say is, I will keep you...
Hello everyone /community/emoticons/tongue.gif I know it has been a while since I've posted an update on my husband Robert. I hope you are all doing well under each one's circumstances. Robert was...
Greetings, My husband has been recently diagnosed with diabetes. His numbers were in the 400's and now in the mid to sometimes high 100's. We've been told that cinnamon capsules of 500mg twice a day...
Hello everyone...I hope you are all doing as well as can be expected under each one's circumstances. I haven't had the chance to read or post much these days. I've been busy at work and finally...
Hi Eileen...great to hear things are going well for you. Everyone on this forum are always in my thoughts and prayers....
Hello Pink Grandma..I'm sorry for your news. Please don't lose your faith and continue to be supportive of your husband no matter what the news is. I'll keep the both of you in my thoughts and...
Hi Teresa, as I was reading your post about your Mark and Michael, it made me feel sad. But I do agree with Connie that it may be beneficial for both you and Michael to attend some sort of counseling...
Happy New Year to everyone on the forum. I hope your holidays were nice and were able to enjoy them with your loved ones. I hope this year brings everyone a better year with better health and...
Wow Connie, great news! I'm glad to hear that you are having a wonderful recovery and continue to make progress. I know it was a tough year as it has been for all us but just hearing that someone is...
Hi Trish..I'm so sorry to read what you're dealing with...the denial of SSD and Rick wanting to drink again. I will continue to keep you, Rick and your children in my prayers that Rick will think...
Hi Peaches, I'm so sorry you are going through this. I know it's a tough road and your so young to deal with this. Even though your husband has decided to drink again, it's not your fault. He is the...
Hi Maustin, I'm sorry you are having to go through this. I went through this almost one year ago this month. It's been a long and tough year. It will take lots of patience and understanding on your...
Hello everyone, I hope this finds everyone doing well under each one's circumstances. I want to start off by "Thanking" everyone on the forum for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers and even when...
My thoughts and prayers go out to your and your family for your dear Mother. Please keep us posted if you can....
Hi 82364, From what I'm gathering, looks like your wanting to transfer her from the big island to Colorado? is that correct? I know there is a hospital in Denver that performs transplant evaluations...
Hi Barb, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Gene. The best thing for Gene at this point is all your love and support. Just be there for him. He appreciates that, I'm sure. I'm so sorry that you...
Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. Thanks everyone for your positive thoughts and kind words. Thank goodness Robert is doing well and maintaining good health the best he can. Even though he is...
Teresa, that is great news. I hope he continues to do well until he gets his liver transplant. I know there are a lot of risks involved with TIPS, but it looks like Mark can beat the odds. Both of of...
Connie, I'm glad your ss came through, what a relief it is huh? Glad you're doing well on the hip! Now you can go show off some fancy dance moves! Ha! ha! God is huge and he takes care of us! Take...
Hello everyone /community/emoticons/smile.gif I just wanted to give an update on Robert's results for his liver transplant evaluation at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. I must say, we were very impressed...
Hello MiksMom and welcome to the forum. I too agree with Trish and Connie on there comments. However your husband has a very serious illness and cannot be ignored. You need to educate yourself all...
Hi Trish, yes our dear lord will always take care of us. You just have to have faith even on the hard days. In fact, that's when you need it the most. Hopefully his SS will be approved soon! Robert...
You ladies are sooo cool, thanks for all your wonderful support. I really do appeciate it! It's nice knowing that I have a place where I can come to for comfort and support and just talking about the...
Thank you Trish for your comments. Yes, I would say starting to drink at the age of 7 would be a very difficult addiction to break. Robert starting drinking at around 14/15 years old and actually...