I've been diagnosed with Liver disease and Cirrhosis, ive been a heavy drinker (recovering alcoholic)for sometime now. Hospital admissions, jaundice and gastroenteritis have been a regular occurrence.
I have been drink free since 7th November 2019 and lost 4 stone (still going strong on both fronts) as been told that being overweight does not help me with my diagnosis or in general health of course.
Just getting in touch with this service as I've been told it helps a lot of people with advice and support. I hope I can be of some help or support to anyone on here as well.
Apart from all that I'm feeling really good at present and keeping positive, all I can do is keep plodding along changing my life style for the better.
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Liver issues? Otherwise, there may be a board better suited hun.
As veryworried says you need to say what your medical issues are, please. I know it’s hard sometimes to discuss these but it is the only way we can relate our own experiences to your problems.
Hi Ash Im new on here too, I ca see you have now edited your Post with extra information, I am sure that someone better qualified to comment than me will respond. I have found the support group really helpful especially on the days of getting no where fast, good luck and well done with the weight loss x
I didnt see your original post but your edited comments definitely puts you in the right place. There are many of us who are in the same situation as you as well as lots of members you have liver conditions unrelated to alcohol. However every single person will be supportive and offer their personal experience and help. I have learned lots on this group since my diagnosis and even have a new vocabulary of words I had never heard of before ! Welcome.
Thank you all for the welcome, look forward to connecting and finding out new Information as I find my feet.
Well done for ditching the booze, losing that weight and having a positive attitude.
All the best to you
Laura
Yes, well done on everything. I have Nash caused by meds from my drs over the years but I truly understand that drinking too much alcohol can become an illness and you need as much help as someone who's liver disease is caused by something else. You will get tremendous support from everyone in this forum. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx
Keep it up mate, as a recovering Alcoholic myself I understand you completely. nearly 9 years now. Message me any time mate I don't get out much due to Liver Cirrhosis and other stuff, but I stay positive. Take care Ash
Good afternoon Ashw88,
Welcome to this very friendly supportive forum.
Congratulations on your lifestyle changes !
I can see you have already had lots of support from our fantastic forum members.
I have included a link to British LIver Trust Publications for your added information -
Do not hesitate to ask any questions - either on the forum or you can call the nurse led helpline on 0800 652 7330 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm.
Best wishes
Trust9
Thanks to you all, pretty overwhelmed with the positive messages thank you. Will no doubt be asking advice from those who can relate, same way if anyone wants to chat I'm all ears :-).
Welcome you will find loads of warm helpful support here I know I have. Well done on giving up the booze that is a huge step well done and losing four stone as well you are on a roll.
Well done for kicking alcohol. My brother was hospitalised with cirrhosis in October last year which is when he stopped drinking. It was touch and go for a while but thankfully his numbers are all going the right way, virtually normal 🙏. I found alot of help here as his diagnosis and near death was like being hit by a train. Get in touch if you want to chat more and stay positive 👍
Welcome to you. It's a great place to turn to for, whether it's questions, thoughts, support, esp from those who know exactly what you are going through! No judgement on here either!
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