How long

[lonmallin50]

Does any one know how long it takes from de compensated to compensated take. with no drink

[Aotea2012]

It depends. The level of damage sometimes means it may never recompensate but taking away the cause of damage, like alcohol, gives it the best chance. Doctors tend to use the six month marker to see how well things are going if there’s been an acute episode but it can be shorter or longer. The liver is a bit unpredictable. My consultant showed me some research that had been done by Southampton University which showed that the best predictor of outcome wasn’t the extent of damage but the abstinence from alcohol. Those who had successfully abstained had the better long term picture. So keep going, eat a good diet and do some exercise and who knows how well you will get.

[Ubwa]

It depends on the person, mine took nearly a year but was heavily damaged

[WelshieM]

Mine took about 3 months.I had given up alcohol about 2 months prior to diagnosis of decompensated liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B in June ‘21). The ascites/oedema was treated with quite a high dosage of diuretics and I got straight onto a high protein/low salt diet and made myself get some exercise, even though it was hard work trying to move due to the swelling. When I saw my consultant in the September all fluid had gone and bloods came back as Child-Pugh A and I was compensated.

It was hard work in some ways (various side effects of taking diuretics) but patience and determination and self-discipline really helped!

[Cat-B]

Everyone one is different, it depends on not only the extent of the damage but each person’s own liver regeneration rate. Remember even when your liver is compensating if it’s been severely damaged it can decomensate again quickly, so the no alcohol and healthy diet and exercise is for the rest of your life. Keep going sounds like your doing extremely well

[Rshc]

As others have said it is possible that it may recompensate over time or indeed, it may not. However by giving up alcohol and eating a balance diet you are giving yourself the best chance. My partners consultant says the vast majority of cases improve over 3 months if they are going to recompensate. My partner is now 8 months since stopping drinking and he hasnt recompensated, he is now being assessed for transplant. However over the last couple of months his bloods have improved a little more so they are keeping a close eye on him for further improvement

[Roy1955]

A few months if your lucky then it's a lifetime commitment to keep it that way.

[Taffypaul]

this is the sort of question I would have asked as well so I'm glad I can contribute. I was diagnosed March 2022 with Ascites, in hospital 1 week, came out very weak, lost stone in weight ( and I only weighed about 11 stone anyway ). Stopped drinking instantly, try to eat healthy at all times. Now 6-7 months later doc says that my liver has compensated nicely ( his words ) I no longer am taking any medicines and I've put weight on. All my ltf's are normal, my fibre score is quite high but my cap sore is low. I hope that helps if any at all. Paul