Fatty Liver Disease Support Group

I am new here, and just diagnosed with enlarged fatty liver.
I can't seem to find the "post" area, so I am doing a "reply" in order to find out how to post !! Sorry if that is a no-no.

I have some questions, as to others symptoms. And would like some menu ideas from other sufferers.
Thanks !
Janabelle

Welcome to the Group. I'm new to this Group also. From the main page you can click on Discussion then click on add a new topic that is one way. You can also write in your journal and people will in the group will get an email from the daily events that you wrote in your journal. You can also Post to others like you did on mine.

I'm also trying to figure out the diet thing, My endocrinologist suggest the South Beach Diet. BHG.com also has a healthy living recipe email that has some good recipes.

I had NASH. I had a terrible time trying to follow a diet as I just did not feel good and didn't have the strength to fight it. The Dr's did not feel my NASH was caused by fatty liver though. I think part of the reason I had a hard time following a diet was due to encephalopathy (high ammonia level). Talking to others I learned some have followed a Weight Watchers diet, TOPS, Jenny Craig. The best thing to do is to watch your sodium. There are many good products that have little or no sodium. If you have a Lean Cuisine or something like that - keep the sodium around 600 or below. That's what my Dr's said. Since my transplant (2/2009) I have been trying to follow a balanced diet and watch my sodium. Best of luck to you!!

Hi Jackie and Suzes,

Thanks for the replies !
I am newly diagnosed with Nafld. I was soo sick for weeks, and am now feeling much better. I have watched my salt, fat, sugar, etc. and think I was not as sick as some, to begin with.( but I sure thought I was bad ! )
I have looked up menus and diets, and there isn't much help out there. A friend said the Atkins. I guess it is just do what you can. I am lucky in that I like veggies and fruits ! But, I love pastas !
I had an endoscopy today, but don't see the Dr till the 23rd.
I am also having night time panic attacks. Have a bipap, too. I think I am just an old lady who can't take all the "surprises" of life, as easily as I used to !
Well, keep talking --- I really enjoy reading the posts. ( I am 74 going on 54 ). Thanks, and enjoy what you can !
Jan

My gastro told me to only lose a lb a week anymore would harm my liver more. ITs hard to do, I do pretty good then blow it. I been walking and it seems to help the most.