Hello again, I’m sorry for posting so much lately. I’ve searched and read a lot on here but thought I would ask your opinions anyway as you’re all much more knowledgeable about this than I am.
In case you don’t remember, my fiancé was diagnosed with cirrhosis at the end of December when we went to he ER for his belly being swollen and extremely jaundiced. He was decompensated but was told last week by his GI doctor that he is now compensated. His is caused from drinking and he quit immediately, he’s been sober 74 days today. My question is, is there still time for more improvement possibly? The ascites is gone, jaundice is just barely there, his appetite is fantastic, though he is tired a lot some days. The doctor told us last week that all of his levels dropped by half in 2 weeks, so I’m hoping that all continues. Thank you so much for your support here!
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Honestly I just realized that I posted something similar a few weeks ago. I’m sorry. I’m just so worried and scared and keep reading everything over and over, hoping to find more hope
I'm afraid I cannot answer your questions, but never apologise for feeling concerned about your partner. Lots of people feel that as a partner there is less attention paid to their needs and it is perfectly understandable that you are feeling anxious about him. At the beginning of this process, you will have a lot of questions, but as time goes on hopefully you will get more of these questions answered.
Everything seems to be going in the right direction, so take hope from that. I wish you both all the very best
Your "what ifs" are perfectly normal. The same questions can keep going round in your mind until you see not only improvements but a settled period when life starts to feel a bit more normal. Others will be able to reassure you of the improvements to come, in the meantime, just know that what you are feeling is normal, especially for someone who you feel so much for. Make sure you take care of yourself well as it is easy to overlook your own needs sometimes. I hope things continue to improve
You'll probably remember that I replied to your other post - I understand exactly how you feel - everything just seems so uncertain, even though you know he is improving. I think you're very strong and very brave - I didn't have the courage to ask the good people on here for their support when I was going through what you're experiencing. I still have times when I worry and I try and take each day as a gift and appreciate all the little successes that have been achieved, even when it's hard to do.
Hi Mywildlove,
I think I replied to you on another of your posts with a similar concern.
My husband has continued to improve a bit at each 6 month follow up appointment since Nov 2015, so yes, it is possible and since he is working hard to stay sober I would think he has a good chance of continued improvement in your futures.
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