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...
Hi everyone! Most of you know my journey with my husband and understand the challenge he and I have had with alcohol and of course this dreadful disease. I have never given up hope on my husband and even though he has had his ups and downs with drinking he has taken great strides to make lifestyle changes that will better suit his life. Of course that never meant complete sobriety. Well... this morning he woke up and told me for the first time EVER that he is done with drinking. I was shocked with his declaration. He said it with such conviction and sincerity that I truly feel hopeful that this might be it. You are probably wondering what might had influenced the decision. Well this weekend we both went out of town to separate destinations and apparently he had too much to drink. Of course when I got home I was able to tell that he had over drank and I immediately called him on it. I got upset and told him of my disappointment and basically didnt speak to him for a few days. Well, he says that after our disagreement and not talking that he realized he is done with drinking. Plus he said that one of his best friends, who is also an alcoholic with cirrhosis, told him that he was pooping blood and that it scared him to think that he was next. I am so hopeful everyone that this might be the end of this battle with alcohol and that perhaps he will now have a chance for a full life. Please keep him in your prayers that he will have the strength and courage to remain sober. I love this man tremendously and I will not lose faith or hope in him. Through faith in GOD anything is possible !
I am praying that he can stick to his decision to be done.
Do you get support from anyone or groups that helps you deal with his illness?
I am so thankful that giving up alcohol in any form was really easy for me. I was never "addicted" to alcohol in my opinion. I drank what I thought was an acceptible amount daily, due to the pain from my dystrophy. It didn't stop the pain but, coupled with more than enough Tylenol, a glass or two of wine allowed me to sleep for a couple of hours.
I still have a great deal of pain to work through with my dystrophy and have realized that this is part of my life from her on out. But, I don't take anything much for the pain and certainly no alcohol and Tylenol only occasionally and in small amounts (i.e. when I have a fever that nothing else works for).
Blessings to you and hugs and prayers........CarolLentz
I think, for the most part, we have all been there and done that and got the tee shirt to prove it! No longer do I feel alone even when I am "alone"........I don't have to rely on others in my little circle of family and friends. to know what I am going through and why I am so tired or having bad days. I was able to realize through this site that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
I love to read the positive posts from WTC and pugdaddy and Marilyn and so many of the others. They have sort of become part of my "family"....... They are truly sharing a part of themselves that others around us don't really understand. It takes away some of the fear and anxiety, just to know you can come here and "unload" or praise God or de-stress as my daughter puts it. A blessing, indeed.
I will keep you in my prayers (and I sincerely mean that) because I know first hand that prayer works where everything else may fail. We just have to "believe". Hugs and prayers.........CarolLentz