Improvement

[Jender58]

I am 66 year old female diagnosed in January this year with liver cirrhosis following a fibroscan.... after the initial shock and panic wore off I embarked on the Mediterranean diet with no processed food..I have lost 6 stone ( was overweight) and recent had a liver scan at my 6 month check up which showed no signs of fatty liver and a marked improvement. Great incentive to keep going.. I'm so pleased and feel so much healthier ☺️

[Millie09]

Well done jender58 , great to hear positive results .. my aim is to start new year off with a similar diet , im only a little overweight but I have several holidays next year . My cirrhosis was ARLD , 16 yrs since diagnosis and if I don't say so myself I'm proud of my achievement and hard work that has gotten me this far .. 😊

[Jender58 in reply to Millie09]

Well done..16 years ...I have had holidays this year for the first time in 10 years.. and am about to go on another in 10 days... do try the Mediterranean diet.. its easy and delicious.. good luck to you.. enjoy your holidays x

[Millie09 in reply to Jender58]

Thank you 😊 .yes my first holiday was this June my first one in 11 yrs lol, im now hooked again.. yes I shall definitely look in depth more at Mediterranean diet .. enjoy your holiday 🏖

[plainsie]

Well done jender, that's fantastic news 👍

[Jender58 in reply to plainsie]

Thank you.x

[Lifefan]

Well done that's amazing news! I was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in April this year my liver is now functioning and my scan is due in November so fingers crossed for my liver. Unfortunately I'm not as good as you because I have developed a massive sweet tooth and have medication for arthritis and chronic pain but you are inspiration to us all . Thank you

[Dogbot]

Good on you, I really mean that it’s not easy to lose weight and to change your diet and lose that is fantastic. Please make sure you are eating a balanced diet, then if you’re not already exercising regularly maybe try a lifestyle change of a little exercise. Fantastic news keep up the good work from the wife and I both watching our weight 💕👍.

Stay safe All

Dogbot 🐶🌈Dave

[Jender58 in reply to Dogbot]

Thank you for your support.. excercise is hard because of arthritis but losing the weight means I can walk father and quicker.. onwards and upwards ..x

[Dogbot in reply to Jender58]

Yes with you with the arthritis the wife and I are just hitting 70 . The wife try’s walking but not great at it, getting better. I have a little peddle machine very cheap on Amazon and sit in my bungalow with heating on on a dinning chair and peddle away watching tv . My exercise routine 🤣😂💕💕

[Orangutan_lover]

Hi, amazing, well done and keep going, take care

[teletonetapper]

Well done and absolute proof one can achieve their dreams. Enjoy your life and, of course, holidays.

[Littlelizzy11]

Well done. Absolutely amazing 👏

[Cockeral]

Hi, brilliant news, well done.

I am new and have had my chirossis diagnosis after Fibroscan a few weeks ago. After my initial shock and frustration (especially as I had complained of R sided abdominal pain for 5 years, only to be told by my GP that it was muscular and the Heptology dept would not see anyone who wad still drinking - and for that period, every year I was told my bloods were fine). The Consultant saw these historic results and was horrified that the GP whilst monitoring had kept the results from me!

Given the above I naturally felt I only had a short period to live. However, the consultant has advised me on how we can move forward. Any advice or inspiration that can be gained would greatly be of assistance.

[Jender58 in reply to Cockeral]

Hi...I have metabolic liver disease that has led to cirrhosis..kpa of 14 so quite low.... after the diagnosis I to felt my life was over but decided that I would completely overhaul my diet ( I have always been vegetarian) and was advised by my liver nurse to follow the Mediterranean diet..I took it a step further and cut all processed food out as well eating fresh veg, samoln and tuna and fage Greek yogurt 0 % fat... my previous diet although pretty good contained lots of cheese . Crisps bread and chocolate....I feel so much better, and healthier and the weight loss is great.. my arthritis has improved and I have a new lease of life..I want to be around for a lot longer...xx

[AIHinSantaCruz]

That's great news! As an aside, I have just learned of a diet study (in the US) focused on whether (or not) following a Mediterranean diet reduces the fatigue associated with Auto Immune Hepatitis (AIH). It is a small study funded by someone with AIH and the research team will also be looking at blood test and fibroscan results, with the aim of collecting evidence (to be shared with the medical community) that the Mediterranean diet does in fact produce improved outcomes for those with liver disease.

[1ChLoE]

Brilliant, well done

[lonmallin50]

very well done I bet you feel amazing and proud of yourself nice to hear good news cheers Lon

[Greengal314]

Well done Jender58! You should be proud of your hard work and achievement! 😁

[Maddog2024]

What was your fibroscan numbers at diagnosis compared to now? Great news though. I am working on my diet and exercise due to my cirrhosis from alcohol.

[Jender58 in reply to Maddog2024]

Kpa 14 at diagnosis... they won't give me another fibroscan only a ultrasound scan