Hello 😊

[DaniellaJayMay]

Hi, hope everyone is wellI'm new to this forum as from today and reading through I've learnt a lot from previous posts and actually answered some of my questions so thank you all.

I'm 32 and have alcohol related cirrhosis but life's not done with me yet 🥰

Not too sure what else to say but I'm always happy and open to questions.

Hope everyone has a lovely evening.

D x

[Marydel63]

welcome sorry you are a member of the club! Great place to learn and get support.

[DaniellaJayMay in reply to Marydel63]

Thank you ❤️

[ThreeSmiles]

Hi Daniella

Welcome to the forum!

Miles

[DaniellaJayMay in reply to ThreeSmiles]

Thank you 💞

[juneblue]

That’s young. I’m 57 with Rule out Cirrhosis diagnoses. Been alcohol free for over a year. Been a roller coaster ride but much better now. Probably in the best shape of my life. Extreme workouts, good diet and getting right with the Lord has put me on a good path. I fought through it for now. Once I came to terms with death it wasn’t so scary. Anticipation of death is not living. Some people are alive for many years but have not truly ever lived. I’d rather live for 30 years than wait on death for 80. Remember to take care of all your body systems, they all work together. Hope you live a long joyful and blessed life.

[DaniellaJayMay in reply to juneblue]

I agree yes it is a young age, I was diagnosed at 28 in 2020 after getting ascites and jaundice and a reading of over 350 bilirubin and elevated inr, the few two years I was silly and naive and drank on and off because I just never heard of cirrhosis and thought my liver would recover gosh was I wrong, I got poorly again with just jaundiced this time and was told to stop or I'd be looking at the end, so for the past over two years I've been alcohol free, no ascites, jaundice, no varices and billirubin was 14 on my last lft and like yourself I follow a good diet.I'm pleased to read that your in the best shape, well done you 😊😊 thank you for your kind words at the end of your comment and I wish you all the best and a beautiful long life ahead. D x

[Dogbot]

Hi Daniella welcome to our little club as Marydel63 said sorry you had to join us but we are a friendly lot and we do try to help.

Hope we give you some support 😀.

Stay safe All

Dogbot 🐶🌈Dave

[DaniellaJayMay in reply to Dogbot]

Hiiii, already this group has shown a significant amount of support. Hope your having a fab day and keep well Dogbot 😊😊 D x

[KazKat]

Hi Daniella,Welcome!

I would just like to say that since my diagnosis of Alcohol Related Cirrhosis, I have never been better!

I have stopped drinking (since my diagnosis in Jan 2023), changed my diet, lost weight and am doing SO much more with my family and friends! My thinking is clearer and I just feel more positive about life!

I guess what I'm trying to say is, diagnosis has been a (perversely) blessing! It's focused my life, as before I was rather lost tbh.

So onwards and upwards my sweet!

Best wishes and a Happy Christmas and New Year (Alcohol free!!) 😃

Kaz🐈‍⬛❤️

🎅🎄🎀⭐️🎁🥳🎅🎀⭐️🎁🥳🎅🎄🎀⭐️🎁🥳

[DaniellaJayMay in reply to KazKat]

Hey KazKat ❤️🎁

Well what a beautiful response this flawed me 💞💞 I'm in total agreement, I'm healthier than I've felt - I work as a hospital porter and 5 days a week I can do around 38,000 steps, go home and make a homemade meal. My hubby is also a chef so this is an added bonus. I have so much energy at the weekends and spend it on walks, adventures and anything my daughter wants to do.

I'm about to do my final hearing in court to regain part custody as when on the source I was just selfish and my daughter needed to be with her Dad, which I can't fault him for being a top Dad but the evidence of me being sober for two years after two hair strands and peth test, endless letters from course I've done and GP letters, letters from my liver nurse he still won't agree with CafCass statement but that's another story nearer the time, I'm just getting really nervous now sorry to ramble.

But I'm in owre what you say and Ive never seen life like this so clear in the past 2 years and I'm loving it 💕💕💕

Merry Christmas 🎄☃️🎅🎁 all the best for 2024 and beyond 💫💖 xx

[KazKat in reply to DaniellaJayMay]

Hi Daniella Thank you sweetheart for your lovely response!

Yes, life has NEVER been better and I NEVER thought I'd say that!!

SO pleased for you and I hope you reap the rewards of all your hard work!

Hoping you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and New Year 😊👍💕

🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🎄🎀🎁🥳🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🎄🎀🎁🥳

Warmest wishes

Kaz🐈‍⬛❤️

[Aotea2012]

Welcome. I’ve found the forum invaluable. Hope you do too.