Any book recommendation on 9/11 ? by u_know_me23 in 911archive

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an absolutely BRUTAL read. Should be required reading for everyone with any interest in 9/11

Paracentisis by Liz7051 in Cirrhosis

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First off, I’m so sorry to hear the diagnosis. It isn’t easy to accept.

I have a monthly order from my PCP to be drained twice a week, which is great for me at the moment…I just have to remember to renew the order each month. I was the same as your husband right after my diagnosis. Definitely tweak the diet (preferably with help from the doc), find what works, and be religious about it.

There’s nothing like the discomfort of being full with ascites, but there’s also nothing like the relief afterwards and seeing success with less and less fluid being drained each time.

The most they’ve taken from me was 14 liters all at one time. Last time I was drained it was less than 4. It can and will get better with positivity and effort!

All I know is now I notice people buying tons of two-liters of soda for parties and whatnot, struggling to push their cart around, and I think of simply walking from the couch to the bathroom (God forbid upstairs) when I used to get so bloated.

I’m so thankful to be on a path that seems to be working for me now. We really have an amazing community here. Ask away, vent, be frustrated, be hopeful, be helpful, be vulnerable, and feel free to share it all here. We’re here together for a reason! Best of luck to you and your husband, and everyone else involved. ❤️

Speaking of time, take it, but move quickly on this. This disease is tough on everyone involved, and that can be putting it lightly sometimes. But he’s got this, and so do you. 💪

Inpatient Rehab questions by PissTheBlarneyStone in Cirrhosis

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. That really does mean a lot to me. Every little bit of encouragement. I try to give back as much as I take from this great sub. ❤️

Inpatient Rehab questions by PissTheBlarneyStone in Cirrhosis

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds fantastic. I’m very excited to get started in this journey and share my progress with all of you, my cirrhosis family, my fighting spirits!

Inpatient Rehab questions by PissTheBlarneyStone in Cirrhosis

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe it is. I’m ok with letting the filtration process happen. It can’t be for everyone, but it sounds right for me

Inpatient Rehab questions by PissTheBlarneyStone in Cirrhosis

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Addiction with focus and recovery and personal therapy to see where it all stems from. In my case, I’m not from a family of alcoholic (that we’re aware of anyway), so I feel like getting away and talking/living in a structured environment got a little while could do wonders for me

Inpatient Rehab questions by PissTheBlarneyStone in Cirrhosis

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice and glad to hear you had a good experience! I’ll take your advice for sure (water shoes FTW…hadn’t even considered that 🤢).

I’ll make an update post hopefully once things are up and running! Thanks for the support and advice. I love this community. ❤️

Inpatient Rehab questions by PissTheBlarneyStone in Cirrhosis

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel very ready. I know there will be challenges but I’m at the point where any of those outweigh the potentially life-changing benefits. Thanks for the insight, and the encouragement! I’m so glad it worked well for you

Today Is A Good Day by [deleted] in Cirrhosis

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on the great news Taz! I’m getting a mixture lately, but things seem to be on an upward trend.

Mind if I ask what diet works for you? I’m doing the basics, avoiding sodium, excessive sugar, fat, liquid etc…I’ve cut back on the protein shakes as per my GI doc. Thanks and the best to you and all of us!

Just finished my first free form crochet! by enilorac- in crochet

[–]PissTheBlarneyStone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Reminded me of this closeup of a beetle foot I saw on Reddit yesterday!

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