So many emotions

[Mushroom2024]

Hi, newly diagnosed NAFLD Cirrhosis severe F4, also type 2 diabetic.Saw consultant last week with results of fibroscan, he wasn't very helpful, told me Google for information, he's arranging for an endoscopy which I'm petrified about to check for bleeding and cancer and said I need to loose weight.

When asked what percentage of liver is damaged he refused to answer, I have no idea how long I've had cirrhosis so unsure what my prognosis could be.

Can't see GP for 2 weeks, I have a healthy diet and know I need to loose 3stone, is there anything else recommended?

Thanks

Mushroom 🍄

[Tatzh63]

Hi Mushroom I had an awful shock gone from normal to just into F3 in two and a half years don't drink. too much chocolate whilst diabetic my own fault I'm dieting now 11_lb roughly must shed another 12lb scary stuff being scanned times 2 per year makes you worry hope you go on ok

[Mushroom2024 in reply to Tatzh63]

Thanks Tatzh, need to get my diabetes sorted, after some research found I shouldn't be on Metformin🤔 anyway take care 😊

[jbrking in reply to Mushroom2024]

I’m in metformin for type 2 and I have liver fibrosis and a bowel condition

[BritishLiverTrust11 Moderator]

Hello

Here is the link to information about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on our website, which you may find useful

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

Here are the links to information about cirrhosis on our website, which you may find useful

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in... (including a suite of publications towards the bottom that are downloadable or can be posted)

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

If you [are in the UK and] would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[Mushroom2024 in reply to BritishLiverTrust11]

Thank you I'll go through everything 😊

[Blacklabrodor]

All I can say that is appalling treatment from your consultant. I had an endoscopy which the procedure is OK and they told me the results there and then .Good luck with yours . Ps I was unhappy with my NHS treatment and decided to go private, not possible for everyone I know but I opted for the Gold Star treatment which was a liver biopsy. I now have exact diagnosis ..

[Mushroom2024 in reply to Blacklabrodor]

Is it very expensive to see consultant privately?

[Blacklabrodor in reply to Mushroom2024]

In total with consultations, blood tests fibroscan, liver biopsy .£4,700 approx .Spire hospital.

[Omm57]

Thank you for the inspiration. It gives me something to aim for & reminds me that where there is life there is hope & if I go down it'll be fighting!!

[Mushroom2024]

Thank you so much, this gives me hope and the desire to push and make better life decisions to kick this condition in the ass😊🤪🍄

[Violet74]

Nothing to be scared of doesn’t hurt just sounds worse than it is. Ask for sedation helps you relax think of somewhere you like being and concentrate on being in the now. Better to know what you are up against than left to wonder and exaggerate your position. We have all been where you are you aren’t alone. Take care x

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Not the most pleasant of things an endoscopy. I had the throat spray but most hospitals offer sedation as well.

Relax and focus on something else.