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healthynow
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10/2/2010 9:32 AM
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Last 50 Posts

By His Grace

I’m sorry that you are having elevated enzymes. I hope that they quickly return to normal. My husband has cirrhosis due to alcohol. His labs have been stable/normal since he became sober in 2017. He...

5/28/2021 7:13 AM

Hepatitis
Dougie and Emma update

It has been a very long time since posting. This forum saved me over a decade ago when Dougie was first diagnosed with cirrhosis due to alcohol. Many ups and downs over the years. Posters on this...

5/28/2021 6:51 AM

Hepatitis
Just stopping by

Hi Susan! Wonderful news! It is so good to hear that you are doing so well. Please continue to stop by and let us know how you are doing. Sending love and prayers for continued healing and good...

8/7/2018 6:07 AM

Hepatitis
Dougie update

PPM, Carol, and Ziff, Thank you for your words of support. Your all being here means more than I could ever express. We all have our struggles. Like Mike, these past years Dougie has had other health...

6/13/2018 9:27 PM

Hepatitis
Dougie update

Hello HW friends. It’s been a long while since my last post. I stop by from time to time, but haven’t hardly posted. Dougie just had 6 month labs and GI appointment. Everything is very good. We have...

6/8/2018 4:33 PM

Hepatitis
Mike is 7 years post transplant ... a miracle for sure!

Such a wonderful milestone for Mike and you too Carol! You have been an important help to me as Dougie and I have journeyed with his liver disease. I am forever deeply thankful to you for that. Many...

5/4/2018 10:51 AM

Hepatitis
Dying from Liver Disease is Sad

Condolences, thoughts and prayers for you and Mike. I am so sorry to hear this. Big hugs, Emma...

10/29/2017 4:02 AM

Hepatitis
Mike is doing great

Good to hear from Carol. It's really good to hear that your tests in Houston went well. As always, I am keeping you and Mike in my prayers for continued good health and wellness. Thoughts for good...

5/8/2017 4:07 PM

Hepatitis
Mike is doing great

MamaLama, What wonderful news to hear that Mike is doing great! Successful back surgery and back out on the golf course! I hope that you are feeling better too so that you can enjoy life together!...

4/1/2017 7:03 PM

Hepatitis
ALT and AST always increase during hepB infection?

Hi Laura, Welcome to the forum. We are a group of patients and caregivers for those with all types of liver disease. Your numbers all look good, but I can "hear" the worry in your post. The only way...

3/12/2017 3:17 PM

Hepatitis
Submitted Dissertation Manual

Sandia, Wonderful to see a post from you. And such wonderful news! Congrats on submission of your dissertation and on your daughter's good news. Dougie is doing very well. His sobriety is solid and...

2/6/2017 6:29 PM

Hepatitis
Cirrhosis from Alcohol

Ziff, Good to see you here and to learn that you are doing well. I think of all the forum members often and with thankfulness. Just posted an update on Dougie and I. Both of us are doing well too....

1/8/2017 5:20 PM

Hepatitis
Dougie and Emma update

Hello everyone. It's been a long time since I have posted. I do read posts from time to time. Dougie had six month labs and ultra sound last week. Everything (almost) is in NORMAL range! Exception is...

1/8/2017 5:19 PM

Hepatitis
Jaundice

Hi ChristiRB, Welcome to the Forum. Mamalama has given you a good welcome, but I wanted to chime in too. My husband was dx with cirrhosis due to alcohol in the fall of 2010. He was very jaundiced...

9/7/2016 7:09 AM

Hepatitis
Need Help With Expectations

Hi Matthew, Welcome to Healing Well. I am sorry that your wife is ill. But I am glad that you have found us. You will find that this forum (patients and caregivers) of all types of liver disease is a...

7/19/2016 8:57 PM

Hepatitis
MAMALAMA has been absent

MamaLama, Sending you tons of good wishes, healing thoughts, and powerful prayers for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. Much love and big hugs, Emma...

7/17/2016 8:08 AM

Hepatitis
Hep C resurgence

Sandia, It's so good to hear from you. And it is wonderful to know that you have had so much success with your education. I think how you are helping people is also wonderful. I know from all your...

5/30/2016 7:58 PM

Hepatitis
MAMALAMA has been absent

Oh Mamalama! I am so sorry you are struggling to get well. I will send healing thoughts for you. And I will jump in on the forum more often. Please please take care, rest, and get well. Many big...

5/24/2016 8:32 PM

Hepatitis
Hepatitis

Mark, So good to hear that you are attending meetings and no alcohol. Dougie thankfully did not have HE. Or the other issues you mentioned. What he did have: frequent bloody noses thst took a very...

5/12/2016 7:59 PM

Hepatitis
Update for my husband, Jeff

Wonderful news. Wishing Jeff many many years of good health. Hugs, Emma...

5/11/2016 6:19 PM

Hepatitis
Hepatitis

Hi mhump, I'm Emma and my hubby is Dougie. Dougie was dx with alcoholic cirrhosis in the fall of 2010. This was after 40 years of drinking. Not crazy bar room brawl stuff, just drinking (too much)...

5/10/2016 4:42 PM

Hepatitis
Dougie and Emma update

Hi Everyone, It has been quite some time since I have posted. Dougie is doing very well. He had a six month GI check and labs yesterday. Everything is in normal range. There were even some...

12/30/2015 1:29 PM

Hepatitis
MAMALAMA has been absent

MamaLama, I hope you are resting and on your way to a full recovery. Keeping you and Mike in my prayers. Big hugs, Emma...

12/29/2015 4:15 PM

Hepatitis
Merry Christmas (Belated) and Happy New Year

Sandia, Wonderful update news. So good to pop in and read something so good from you. Be well and take care. Thank you for being part of this group when I needed support most. Hugs, Emma...

12/29/2015 4:08 PM

Hepatitis
I lost the love of my life

Pam, I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Your journey together through his disease was an inspiration. Thank you for sharing that with this forum and your blog. And a last thank you to Ron for...

9/15/2015 5:05 PM

Hepatitis
Dougie and Emma Update

It has been quite a while since I have posted. I try to read as many posts as I can... Our headline is that things are going pretty well. There have been challenges so far this year, but overall...

6/2/2015 11:07 AM

Hepatitis
Mike's Third Try to Get A Post Transplant Incisional Hernia Repaired

ML, Wonderful news! Hope this brings a bit of relief. Hugs, Emma...

4/2/2015 1:34 PM

Hepatitis
Lost Son

Wonderful news! Happy Birthday to your dad! Hugs, Emma...

4/2/2015 7:57 AM

Hepatitis
Mike's Third Try to Get A Post Transplant Incisional Hernia Repaired

ML-so glad that Mike is getting pain relief and rest. I hope that you are resting up too! Best to you both with post op appt on Thursday. I will be keeping good thoughts for you both. Big Hugs, Emma...

3/31/2015 2:07 PM

Hepatitis
Mike's Third Try to Get A Post Transplant Incisional Hernia Repaired

Thinking about you and Mike. Sending love an prayers for smooth sailing and a good recovery. Big Hugs, Emma...

3/30/2015 2:48 PM

Hepatitis
Tomorrow would have been Connie's birthday...

I miss her straight talk and kindness. I hear her words in my head all the time. She is still helping me. Big hugs, Emma...

3/25/2015 9:04 AM

Hepatitis
Mike's Third Try to Get A Post Transplant Incisional Hernia Repaired

I agree with David. The bleeding cause needs to be determined and fixed. Keeping you both in thought and prayer. Big Hugs, Emma...

3/22/2015 10:22 AM

Hepatitis
Mike's Third Try to Get A Post Transplant Incisional Hernia Repaired

ML-I am so sorry that Mike can't catch a break! You have both been through so much...I am keeping good thoughts for you and Mike. Big hugs, Emma...

3/20/2015 10:29 PM

Hepatitis
Mike: No Hernia Repair...Acute Pancreatitis instead.

Hey there ML, I haven't seen an update on how things are going with Mike. Glad that you are home and that he has been able to be out for errands. I hope you are over the bronchitis. Hugs, Emma...

2/19/2015 3:30 PM

Hepatitis
Bloody nipple discharge

Got the call from the breast care coordinator. Biopsy results are BENIGN. So relieved and thankful. I still have the surgery consultation on Friday, as the duct will still most likely need to be...

2/10/2015 3:05 PM

Breast Cancer
Mike: No Hernia Repair...Acute Pancreatitis instead.

I am so sorry. I hope Mike gets the pain relief he needs. Big Hugs, Emma...

2/10/2015 9:16 AM

Hepatitis
Mike: No Hernia Repair...Acute Pancreatitis instead.

MamaLama, I am sorry that this is still going on and you getting sick on top of all Mike's issues. A delicate balance to tend to when trying to get your loved one the care they need and deserve...but...

2/9/2015 7:35 PM

Hepatitis
Bloody nipple discharge

Thank you for your reply Sheri. I found the bloody nipple discharge Saturday morning, and emailed my doctor the same day. I had a reply from the doc Monday morning with an appointment Tuesday...

2/9/2015 8:11 AM

Breast Cancer
Mike: No Hernia Repair...Acute Pancreatitis instead.

Yes ML-anything new on Mike? Please take good care of yourself too. Hugs, Emma...

2/9/2015 8:01 AM

Hepatitis
Mike: No Hernia Repair...Acute Pancreatitis instead.

MamaLama-I hope the docs get to the bottom of this and soon! Prayers for Mike and you. Hugs, Emma...

2/8/2015 10:45 PM

Hepatitis
Mom's Skin Discoloration

2worried I am so sorry about both your folks. You do not mention their ages, but regardless, it is so hard when someone you love is suffering. My husband has alcoholic liver disease. When he was at...

2/4/2015 10:37 AM

Hepatitis
Bloody nipple discharge

I usually post on another forum, but find a need to post here... On Saturday I noticed bloody discharge from my right nipple. I have an email in to my doctor, but in the meanwhile am looking for...

2/2/2015 8:18 AM

Breast Cancer
Liver Transplant Tonight

Thniking about you and themister. Prayers and hugs, Emma...

1/29/2015 3:43 PM

Hepatitis
Pre-transplant/transplant MELD score

You and themister are in my thoughts. Hugs, Emma...

1/22/2015 8:38 AM

Hepatitis
Pre-transplant/transplant MELD score

Miz-good thoughts and prayers for you and the Mister. Hugs, Emma...

1/18/2015 2:04 PM

Hepatitis
Mike's Latest Post Transplant Complication: Aortic Valve Replacement

ML, That's good news. Whew, is right. One step at a time. One test at a time. Praying for improved labs next week. Hope you and Mike get some rest. Hugs, Emma...

1/15/2015 8:18 PM

Hepatitis
Mike's Latest Post Transplant Complication: Aortic Valve Replacement

Hi Carol, Just checking in to see how Mike's appointment went today. Sending good thoughts your way. Hugs, Emma...

1/14/2015 3:07 PM

Hepatitis
Ziffs Alcoholic ESLD

Thank you Ziff. I appreciate your kind words and thoughts. Things are good today and the last half of 2014 was really good. Dougie has been attending AA and safe guarding his sobriety and health. As...

1/14/2015 3:04 PM

Hepatitis
Ziffs Alcoholic ESLD

Ziff, Thank you for sharing your story. You have helped me and Dougie so so much. And smile. Always wishing you the best. Hugs, Emma...

1/12/2015 9:16 AM

Hepatitis
Mike's Latest Post Transplant Complication: Aortic Valve Replacement

Carol, Lots of good thoughts and prayers going up for you and Mike. Only a wrinkle... Hugs, Emma...

1/12/2015 9:14 AM

Hepatitis
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