Cirrhosis Support Group
Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease, most commonly caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C. Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor quality of life, increased risk of infections, and a poor long term outcome. Liver damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed, but treatment can stop or delay further progression and...
My spleen ruptured January 26. It was touch and go. Luckily, I went to the ER when I began feeling unwell. Transferred from community hospital to MyTransplant center hospital. Spent 12 days in ICU which I don't remember. Spent another 2 weeks on the hep floor and was then transferred to a Rehabilitation Hospital for 9 days.
Was sent home with walker two weeks ago. My vocal chords were irritated by the respirator. I have to thicken my fluids because my swallowing was affected.
I was offered a liver when my meld spiked at 23 but liver was rejected. Now, MELD is back downtown 17.
Just wanted to let you guys know where I have been.
Was sent home with walker two weeks ago. My vocal chords were irritated by the respirator. I have to thicken my fluids because my swallowing was affected.
I was offered a liver when my meld spiked at 23 but liver was rejected. Now, MELD is back downtown 17.
Just wanted to let you guys know where I have been.
Reminds me of my first hospital stay. Was bleeding from esophageal varices, kidneys, liver and pancreas were shutting down. Also became massively diabetic at the same time.
Not as long as you, but four ICU days and another ten or so in a regular room. My MELD at the time was 31 and I wasn't even expected to live through it.
But like you I'm still here. Good luck in the future and hope things continue to improve.
ps... don't you just love the respirator shoved down your throat? I could barely speak or even eat when they pulled mine out. It was obviously needed at the time, but not pleasant.
I pray you continue to heal.
Liver disease causes the spleen to get bigger than normal. It destroys platelets so that is why people with ESLD have low platelets. It also helps your immune system, as if my immune system was not already compromised.
They took the entire spleen out. I have a Frankenstein scar from my breastbone to naval.
My meld has returned to its normal range. I have vocal chord issues and impaired swallowing reflex due to my intubation. Am doing speech and physical therapy at home.