Sorry

[Coligate123]

Hi again I’m usually active walk and swim when I can lost one stone but need to lose another two. Early nodularity on scan / biopsy. But I did feel fine now stressed a lot thinking I’m going to die . Everyone on this site seam so young. I’m 73 . Pat

[AyrshireK]

Hi Pat, without sounding glib we are all going to die and what's important is living the best life possible in the time we do have. We have several older members on the site some in their late 70's and 80's even. Just because you have this diagnosis it isn't the end of the world, keep active, keep looking after yourself and you will enjoy your life much better. Try not to worry the what if's.

My hubby was diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis in April 2012, he was assessed for transplant and listed in 2014. After 10 months his bloods and condition stabilized sufficiently to come off the transplant list.

He used to be a super fit long distance walker prior to his ill health, logging his 1000's of miles a year, taking part in challenge events like 100 miles in less than 48 hours etc. etc.

He thought his life was over when he was diagnosed but last year I encouraged him to start logging his walks again and he completed over 600 miles in 2020, this year he has continued pushing himself and in recent weeks has completed 3 big hill walks in the Galloway Hills plus some hill and road walking being on his feet for up to 15 miles at a time - nothing like his old mileages BUT pretty damn impressive for a now 60 year old bloke with a 9 year diagnosis of cirrhosis.

He doesn't dwell on his liver illness, he makes the most of good days and he's just come down now with his rucksack planning to drag me out for another trip to reccie some more local hills/mountains for future treks so I'd better sign off.

Katie

[Lindc]

Hi Pat, I'm 75. I was diagnosed out of the blue with cirrhosis three years ago during an operation to remove my gall bladder. I had no liver signs or symptoms beforehand. I feel grateful to have got to this age so don't feel too stressed about my health. I've had type 2 diabetes for about 20 years (that caused the cirrhosis, apparently) so have controlled that with medication and diet which keeps my weight down. Luckily for me, giving up alcohol was no problem at all although I've got a bit of a taste for diet ginger ale! None of us know how long we will live and I'm convinced that worrying about it only shortens what you've got left. Live for the day! Linda x message me if you want to chat with another oldie!

[Coligate123 in reply to Lindc]

Thank you for your answer it’s new and I suppose I thought I was ok as quite active. I know I worry won’t help and I lost my son to liver tumour years ago he was 25 and fit nothing to do with cirrhosis. But I’m not really ready to go yet I have lots planned. Well did have . I’ve had type 2 for 10 years but stage F4 was frightening when I felt so well. Pat