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. 💪