Hey guys! Can yall find Veronica here in the comments and tell her happy birthday please! I would greatly appreciate it!!! Thank you guys!!!! God bless
The reason why bm turns light colored and light like that has to do with the amount of bile going through. I’ve had the exact same thing too. Take good care of you!💞
I am going through all of the same liver/cirrhosis situation as you. Except for your pancreas, I have colon cancer, however you inspire me every day! Without you I don't know how id get through this. I wish I had the guts to do what you're doing and make videos to help others from this terrifying, awful disease. Please keep doing your videos! I need your help, advice and knowledge for my own survival . God bless you 🙏🏻
I have a childhood best friend confronting cirrhosis, she won't stop drinking at this time. I work on the donor side of organ donation... I see curses and blessings and miracles... but I'm here because of my friend. Thank you for your willingness to share. Many a UA-camr podcaster will describe the intense pressure to keep putting out content for the algorithm... my fear for you is that you are trading one addiction for another whereas I see the content you are already sharing as really valuable. Just some feed back for you. I will support you, whatever you do - because I believe in miracles. Hugs.
Hey! I'm really sorry to hear about your friend. Have you by any chance shown her a y of these videos? Thank you for the feedback and tge concern. I can get where u are coming from. The reason I create videos daily is for everyone out there who might be struggling with drinking. Or they are laying in a bed like I was, hopeless and depressed. I want there to be something to bring hope to those in need of it. It can be taxing and hard sometimes. But, I have never been the type of person to just hang around the house and just watch TV. I am currently not working right now and this really helps me keep my sanity. It gives me something to do and look forward to every day and it keeps my mind working. I really need to stimulate my mind, a lot. And to your point, I might be doing a little of that trading off, but it's a positive trade and I am not drinking. Thank you so much for this. God bless
Can't wait for your cooking video. Take your time friend. We re all in this together. Can i ask..have you tried fasting? Its fantastic for healing. They say i have jaundice in my liver? But said its not too bad? Not sure how to take that. This scares me..bcos ill be honest..i think its just another pass to drink more? Ive been so blessed by God? An alcoholic for 20 years and no lasting damage. I have enlarged veins( i think you spoke of that)and minimal jaundice? It scares me bcos our beautiful creator keeps giving me chances..and i keep taking the piss? I cant believe i dont have more damage..even the docs say that? I used to fit years back? Much love.xxx
@@steph7960 hey! Just finished recording and about to post. So.... it's already done. I went to bed early last night just because. I have tried fasting in the past. I can't right now due to my diabetes, my blood sugar stays pretty low and that could cause some issues. Maybe on day! Good to hear that you are doing ok. That sounds like a miracle in itself! Hope all is well! Thank you! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rkbro, keep pumping videos out. This is your voice, your platform to do so. I just came across your chanell as I am researching liver videos. You have what I fear and will listen to anything you have to say. Dont worry about "trading one addiction for the other". This wont kill you unless you just completely ignore your health to make videos. We dont have much time on this earth regardless...your videos may just help people for a long time
I just found you yesterday and already you have taken away the feeling that I have been the only one with these symptoms . What an inspiration you are to all the followers . I feel this channel just dropped in like an angel . Thank you and God bless .
I had blood work done on Friday,Ive been lying to my doctor for 3 years.I told her i quit drinking after going to rehab for a week 3 years ago, because I knew If i told her the truth she wouldn't prescribe my ADHD meds anymore.So I got a call today about my blood work I had a few days ago and the results weren't good,she asked again if id been drinking ,but I said no not in 3 years.She wants me to come back and get my blood tested again in 3 months ,so now I know its serious and I need to find my will power!Im going to start going to AA and pray to god to help me get through this! It really is a curse.🤮
I came 100% clean with my doc re my adhd meds. I had kicked a pain med addiction long ago. Vyvanse 60 & if I didn’t tell on myself I’d be dead. I can tell u it’s so hard to b honest w your doc & working for one they do want to help. I noticed my “need” for my adhd meds were the same as my pain meds. I told my doc & he helped me kick those too. It’s scary & tbh your doc knows. We aren’t fooling anyone. I was on my add med for 10yrs. I live without it now. Annoying af but I’m clean. You can do this!!! Have a heart to heart with your doc. She will help you promise & she isn’t going to shame u. That’s your addiction talking. I am upfront to a fault because I’ve learned “my way” gets me into nothing but trouble. I’m here if u need anybody to talk to. Yeah u get tired coming off but it’s so nice not having to count pills anymore. I’ll be praying for you 🙏🏻🩷
I really hope that things turn out OK for you. I know it's scary. But, you would rather catch it now than later. Keep me posted on how you are doing please. Thank you. God bless
@@Kristen10-22 Thank you,I was honest in the beginning with her,she knows how bad of an alcoholic I am,I did go to rehab 3 years ago for a week,I just didn't last a day after getting home.I want to quit,but I'd rather try to wean down and stop by myself first.
Hi. I just started watching your videos last week, when I got scared after my cousin was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis and pancreatitis. I just want tell you that listening to your story gave me great inspiration. Your courage is inspirational. I love what you are doing to help people, and I wanted you to know that people you don’t know notice your big heart. Lots of love my friend, I wish you and your family all the best. You’re a good man, and this is just a test. Never let your head down, buddy!❤
Thank you so much for saying all that! I really appreciate it! Thank you for being here and watching these videos. I'm sorry to hear about your cousin, have you shown them any of these videos? I really hope that they are doing ok. Please keep me posted on how they are doing. Thank you! God bless
Hey LD. Good to see you. This was a very detailed topic. I haven’t heard anyone else describe the signs and symptoms like you did. You certainly are improving. I look forward to the cooking video. I’m a foodie and love watching others cook. Praying for you my friend 💚💚 Mona from TX take care 🙏🏻
@@liverdisease-qb6rkyour a hero for so many. You are working hard to help others understand your disease. You are doing God’s work. 🎉❤God bless you and your family. Stay strong brother.
Thank you for making the video. I'm sure it's going to help a lot of people. You made me feel less crazy today. I may be interested in helping you out with a video. I've never done anything like that, but I am, however, coming up on my year anniversary of having a full Liver Transplant last February 2023.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Well the great news is I'm alive I have been dealing with this sense 2017. On a whole thing are better however, I still haven't gotten my energy level back so constantly fighting that and the anti-rejection meds have caused me to gain 70 pounds since the surgery so I'm trying to fight that off now. Also, like you I used to be a big strong guy and now I'm just a fat weakling so that takes a lot to get used to but I'm trying to get back what I lost aren't we all. In my mind, I would've thought I would've been back to at least where I was before the surgery. However, I think someone's teaching me patience. That all being said, I have high hopes for 2024 to improving my situation and in the process, helping others as well I think that would help out a lot. I have a question for you ever since all this has happened, I like have no sense of time anymore. I was curious if you have the same situation?
I'm sorry for all the pain and suffering you are experiencing. Life is tough and the older I get, I realize it is not for the faint of heart. I'm thinking of you and wishing you more days of feeling better.
Another awesome video 😊 We love deer meat. I’m making some steaks tonight from a doe my husband got first day of the season. Good for you for expanding your content!
Thank you so much!!!! I love some backstrap!!!! I marinate and grill it. Best part in my opinion! I appreciate you saying that about expanding! God bless
Thank you for sharing this. My cousin dealt with the extreme fatigue. He struggled to get up the 3 steps to his front door every day. He lost a lot of weight too, and was malnourished when he was hospitalized. His body was absolutely ravaged at the time of his passing, and I know he was so tired, mentally and physically. I've learned so much about this awful disease over the last few months, and I'm truly in awe of people who survive it and live a functional life.
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it! Sorry about your cousin, this is such a horrible disease to have. Problem with it is, you usually don't have any symptoms until it's too late and the damage is already done. The silver lining is that if you catch it early enough, you might be able to reverse it. Getting your yearly bloodwork is very important! Thanks a bunch! God bkess
Looking fwd to your cooking video, I am always on the look out for healthy recipes!! Sorry to hear about all your strange symptoms, hope most of them have cleared up ! And all the operations you had last year, that is tough !! I pray that this year will be à better one for you🤞💪🍀
Hey LD after I go to my follow up id be willing to do an interview. I've got my fibroscan coming up so once its official whether I do or don't have Cirrhosis i'd be willing to talk about my Liver Disease and the struggles with this disease we have.
Thank you so much! I am really excited about it as well! I think it will be good for those who need some ideas on what to cook with this disease. Thank you! God bless
Thank you so much for sharing, definitely it helps to understand possible symptoms. The body definitely shows signs when something is wrong. I think it’s a great idea to start another channel. I’m definitely in and will subscribe. I look out for your new content. The sky is the limit. Sorry you’re not feeling well, tomorrow is a new day 🙏. As much as you appreciate us watching, I appreciate you sharing. You’re making an impact.
That's so nice of you to say! I really appreciate you coming along with me on my UA-cam journey! This has been so much fun for me to do and can't wait to spread my wings into some other topics! Thanks again! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rkI can say from my perspective that you have helped me. There’s no one I can express that I recognize that my drinking became a problem. The fear of airing the little secret and then being held to not drinking…ever again. I’m not sure im there yet as I have gone through long periods of not drinking. I did decide that I will never drink to numb the stress of life, work, etc. that’s where I feel I fell into that scary pattern. Thank you for being you and providing this platform.
I just got the call this morning that my enzymes were extremely elevated and will need to get an Acute Hepatitis bloodwork up and ultrasound Friday. I’m frightened, but so glad to have found this channel.🙏😌
I am so sorry. I hope all goes well with your tests. I'm sure that you can probably reverse it. Keep me posted on how you are doing please. Best of luck! God bless
Oh... I am sure!!!! It's cold for us here though. We are not used to having really cold winters. I have worn shorts almost every year during the winter. And .... I am always cold now, which doesn't help. Thank you, keep an eye out this afternoon! God bless
This is legitimately scary, I feel for your situation though. And, I will include you in my prayers. This video, and a few others like it has scared me to not drink. It's like a caution warning sign, very scary to me. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I will include you in my prayers brother 🙏
Hello. My husband died of Alcoholic Cirrhosis 4.5 years ago. I found out last June that I have NASH Cirrhosis. Hearing you speak about your path with this is helpful, makes it not as lonely. Thank you for putting yourself out there. "I'm so tired of being sick and tired." That's a fact!
Hey G Jersey girl here. Thanks for that video. Scary stuff. Wanted to know if the palms of your hands ever got really red or even blotchy. Mine are. Heard it could be an early sign. My urine would be brown after a night of drinking but we clear up throughout the day. So glad you are opening my eyes. Haven't gotten that from any other videos. You are a hero! Can't wait for your cooking video since I eat keto! Get some rest. ❤
Please stop drinking now. Red palms are a sign of cirrhosis, itchy hands, and feet are sign of cirrhosis, dark urine, whether it clears up or not is a definite sign of cirrhosis your either in the early stages where it can be reversed or you are in the late stage, you certainly need to stop drinking and you need to go see a doctor ASAP
Thank you. I have stopped. Only 2 weeks in but scared since this channel started. When I get weak I will certainly read your reply again an again. Afraid to see a doctor right now. Appreciate you so much
@@cheryldeanley2074 don’t be afraid to go to the doctor that won’t fix your issue not going to the doctor and catching it early. Will only make things worse.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Yes... I have had that on my Palms as well as my feet. I'm happy that these videos are helping. Keep an eye out for the video today! God bless
Thank you so much for doing this video, and if you think of more symptoms, maybe do this again. Fingernail changes? Gout? Hmm, I know there are more possibilities. And I like the idea of another channel, be sure and let us know and put up a link to it :)
Oh. For sure. I have had problems with gout for years. I forgot to mention that one. That's when I really started noticing health issues from my drinking. I sure will post a link to it in here for sure!!!! Thank you! God bless
Look forward to a cooking video. Of course with my Cirrhosis I have to do very low sodium so I have to cook from fresh meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. Just a follow up after my 8.5 liters pulled off they doubled my lasix and spiranolactone. So enjoy this channel it's like you know how I feel. Next week I'll be at Chapel Hill. Since I'm in NC. Plan on talking to them about some of your suggestions. Fatigue is so hard to deal with sometimes, I cry also and feel isolated sometimes. That's why I enjoy your videos to remind me I'm not alone in this journey. Of course I know Jesus is always with me as well. My husband comforts me too but I just cry at times. Again Thank You.
Hey! You are not alone! If you ever need someone to talk to, you can always message me on Facebook or Instagram too. I am always here. If I don't get right back with you. I will as soon as I can. Sorry you are dealing with all this. I know what it's like, for real!!! I was on both of those meds too. I used to pee like every 10 minutes! I know that one day, I'll have to go through it again.... I'm not looking forward to it. Thank you for sharing your status with me, the food tomorrow will be right up your alley! Thank you! God bless
Hey, that was an excellent topic! I don't know whether you mentioned earlier, but do you still work out at all these days? I find that if nothing else, working out/exercise is a great stress reliever and just puts you in better mood. I would strongly recommend it, if you have the strength/energy to do so!!
Hey! I walk right now. I don't have the energy to do much else, I also have two hernias that keep me from lifting anything. I am not supposed to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk right now until I get that fixed. I have to finish with my pancreatitic procedures first though. Thank you! God bless
Glad you posted all the things people dont talk about with it. Bad dreams seem like sugar a little high and i know a lack of vitamins can make you depressed .Dont rember which ones .
The light colored stools are caused by a lack of bile, which is made by the liver. It's a common symptom of cirrhosis. Bile is made from red blood cells and is needed to digest fat. Bilirubin has to leave via the kidneys when the normal metabolic pathways through the liver aren't functioning. Jaundice and light stools go hand in hand. The color that should be in your stool ends up in your skin eyes.
Thank you for clarification on that! I did not know that. You definitely learn something every day! That would explain the dark urine as well. Thank you for taking the time to explain that to me, I really appreciate it! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk That's my layman's understanding from being a home health aide years ago as well as having a few friends who developed cirrhosis. Thank God I never liked it that much. I used to drink moderately and occasionally, with a couple exceptions early in my drinking career, but I've quit entirely and it feels MUCH better. On no occasion in my life have I ever regretted NOT drinking. On the other hand, as I got older it would raise my blood pressure and ruin my sleep, so I've regretted having just one beer after going to sleep and waking up after two hours with rebound insomnia, unable to sleep for the rest of the night.
Thanks for sharing your journey and you will definately help people. I also have cirrhosis and have stopped drinking for 5 yrs now. I have a lot of the same symptoms you have so thank you for making me feel not so alone. I've been having a hard time lately with depression and I also go through times when I will be just crying for like a day or two. The thing that is so hard is it's an invisible disease. When someone looks at you they don't see anything wrong with you and yet we are sick non stop and have so many things going wrong inside. Until people educate themselves with the disease and the life expectancy etc. you suffer in silence. I would tell people things and they say ya ya and don't realize how serious it is. I didn''t think this would happen to me either so thanks again for sharing!
Hey there. I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. I really am. You are so right. A loy of people do not realize how sick we really are. It's not like we have a huge sign on us that says.... I have liver disease. I often have to remind people that I am very sick. I am often so tired and nauseous that I can't do anything at all. I know your pain. I hope things improve for you soon. I used to cry all the time. Everyday. I can tell you, the one thing that has helped me more than anything else, is staying busy. I stay busy all day long. Even if I am in bed, I have stuff to do. I keep my mind occupied at all time. The thing is, when I do that, I don't find myself thinking about the inevitable. I hope this helps. Thank you! God bless
Thank u! I know, everything had sodium in it and lots of it. I never paid any attention to sodium before, now I am just blown away by how much it's in the food! Thank you! God bless
My mother was a heavy drinker and she traded our childhood with the bottle. Now she is so broken down with no hope because she does not wanna hear the diet and eventually i just gave up on her. To me it seems like a form of suicide. I will accompan her to her last day but i gave up trying to make her to stop. I prayed for that when i was young but now i just gave up! I hope you get to live longer!
Thank you for a very informative video. Looking forward to your cooking show as well. Im so tired all the time as well , really dont have to do anything at all, but yet im still tired. I have to push myself all the time to do the smallest of things , and at my age comes bad knees and back pain on top of everything else . Hang inn there sean, your always a blessing to us all. God bless you and yours 💖😊🙏 .
Thank you Teresa! The tiredness is one of the worst parts. I don't know about u, but I used to have so much energy, it irritated people. Now... not so much. Thanks again! God bless
@liverdisease-qb6rk I know, I had alot of energy as well, now if I have to go somewhere or do something , it's a dread and like a chore, terrible. If I can make myself do abit of excersise it does help some. Your so welcome , feel better, look forward to the cooking show. God Bless you 💕 😊🙏 .
Also Forteess Farms just said hes going to YT full time. What about a collab with him also? He's living with this disease as well but is also going to branch out and talk about other things.
I reached out to him back last year. He got back with me, but I don't think he was interested then. I will have to try and reach back out to him. I know that a couple of people here have spoken to him about it as well and he hasn't gotten with me as of yet. Thank you for the suggestion! I will try again. God bless
I might be interested in a video. What's the questions going to be about? I ain't gonna lie id be nervous and probably wouldn't want certain people to know the length of my depravity. I live in Charlotte, N.C.
I'm not really sure. We could go over the questions before we talk so I don't throw you off or ask you something that you are not comfortable talking about. Thank you for the interest. Just let me know. God bless
Hey Wisconsin! There are a couple of pics on my Instagram from when I was that large. Link is in the description. I might post some up in a video this week. Thank you! God bless. Hope you are staying warm!
Can’t wait for your cooking video tomorrow!!! So glad you are doing this! So glad you are helping so many people, I pray that you receive so many blessings because you are blessing so many people with your experiences, and your knowledge and wisdom about this situation. I have been sending your videos to my son-in-law who definitely has a drinking problem, he becomes very angry and scary, and he can’t even wait until he gets home to have a drink, he drinks while he’s driving home from work. Of course we are terrified that he will hurt someone, or get arrested, and lose his job, not to mention his health. 😓 But so far he is still in total denial. 😢
I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope that he makes a change. I was there... I really was. I drank on my way home from work, to work, at work, it didn't matter. I finally stopped. I have hope that he will too. Thank you for the interest in the cooking video! It will be up tomorrow! Thank you! God bless
17:00 also legumes lentils canolie and kidney beans good shit for crryosis sufferers i have it stage 1 , was on seraquel for 6 years thank you Asrtra Zenica, your videos help me a lot, thanks. Rod Australia
I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis by emergency room doctor then 2 weeks they said I have pancreatitis. I’ve stopped drinking 21 days today. Eating seems to be difficult on stomach. I appreciate your videos. My question is how do I know what stage I am I don’t have any jaundice or anything else you’ve mentioned. What type doctor should I see for this ? I don’t have a primary is there a certain one I should go see? Thanks again for your vids the food info is good to know.
Thank you for watching! I'm sorry that you are going through this. I would get in with a gi dr. They are going to really help. Watch my video I just did a couple of days ago. You have gotten sick, now what. There is a bunch of information on there you will find helpful. God bless
Interesting things to think about. Jack lost so much in muscle mass. And his head lost weight. When he was well his head was big and round and once he became sick his head shrunk so much in size. And especially his temples sunk inward.
Thank you, and thank you for sharing that. I had the same exact thing happen to me. If u go look at my first video, you can see how far in my temples are too. My head has literally shrunk.... never would have thought that would happen. Thank you again Elizabeth! God bless
I watched your cooking video and thought it was great i also like to cook not a chef but i am pretty good at it.I also have deer meat in the freezer and would enjoy some recipes from you Thanks for what you are doing.
Thank you! I will have to do some deer meat cooking videos. They could sub out chicken or beef for what I will do. Deer meat is so good for you! Thank you! God bless
That brain fog is caused by ammonia buildup in the blood. I listen to your video and remember all of those things. I was diagnosed with stage 4 liver disease cirrhosis also. I got over it but it was not easy.
Hi there, I get brain fog. I am stage 4. My meld score is 12..im..off the transplant list. I get angry. But how do we calculate sodium. I have protien.
@@twinkle533 Pray drink Coke and even when you feel awful, put demand on your body. That's not easy especially with ascites, low energy etc. most of all don't believe any doctor that tells you that you're going to die. When I was diagnosed with stage 4 liver disease, I was told that I had about 28 days to live and recommended hospice. I was never put on the transplant list and never considered it. I wish I could give you some insight on my plight but that was 4 years ago and I don't remember a lot of it. Life goes on.
Did you have muscle and joint soreness? I did/do. I honestly felt like an 80 year old man, which I am not. I dreaded having to get out of the car because of the pain and stiffness involved. It made me want to be inactive. But being inactive made it worse. My range of motion was so bad getting dressed was a challenge. So I started exercising, forcing myself to. And that has slowly helped. I've still got some soreness but not nearly as bad as earlier. I'm probably about 80% where I was pre diagnosis and it's taken me nearly a year to get here.
Hello good to see that you are doing well i wish i could say the same did they ever find out what's going on with your breathing and what are they giving you for it?
i thought in a past video you said you were having breathing problems and was waiting to see the doctor liver disease can effect the lungs i was just wondering what came of it @@liverdisease-qb6rk
I’ve been sober over a year and am only NOW noticing symptoms. Even after repeated blood tests showing my bilirubin is/was relatively normal, Doctor telling me I’m doing well, now I’m getting these symptoms of Cirrhosis… idk what to think at this point. My appointment isn’t for another few weeks, so I’m nervous and worried (as symptoms persist) and of course STRESS only makes this disease worse 😐 idk what to think. My current symptoms for the last few days: •Nausea •Dizziness/Vertigo •Fatigue •Insomnia •Minor stomach pain, including strange discomfort and a throbbing sensation in the liver area •Itchy skin •Amber colored urine (I’ve mentioned the urine before, as I’ve had this issue for longer than a few days, but am constantly told it’s nothing to worry about) I’m concerned… hoping my doctor isn’t just missing something that could be potentially life threatening
Wondering if anyone else that is in the later stages of Cirrhosis that they are not sick enough to be on a transplant list . Thank for any help . So many questions .
Yes I was told get a live donor. I'm still hiding. Get one fron where? Anyways. Change your diet. Keto. Fast. Update: 6 months later I got no liver cirrhosis, I only changed my diet and used some liver cleansing supplements. Was it a misdiagnoses or was it my diet changes? I will never know but thank you God.
I am a poli addict. If I can take something to make my brain feel good, I’ll take it. I’m better than I used to be. But, I still struggle. I’m rooting for you brother, we have family’s depending on our success.
Wow. You and I have synchronized Drs. Visits😮😮 again... Good vid! So many directions. Me in a nutshell: 65 What used to pectoral are now ti$%ies. Still do chin ups. Will always be strong v-shape They are getting easier. (am a runt of 5 boys). Fatigue is the noticeable diff. It bites. Not me. Ever. 35 yrs @178 to 162 in a 6 month period. Spotted my liver in an xray. It turned from fractured L5-S1 & 2 discs (I tripped) to advanced cirrhosis in a week. 2xrays, 2 Ct, 2 MRi. 24 tubes of blood. Still work 60 hrs a week. Got rid of my office chair & grabbed a wrought iron chair. It works great!! Over 500 total stitches fixing my nose. 28 years ago I nearly lost it in a wreck. Wife wants me to retire. She don't understand...... And the hair in your ears??? 😂😂😂😂 You have just reached the age that happens. Cg
Hahaha!!!! Thanks for that... I just though it was odd that it happened at the same time. Thought it might be hormonal or something of that nature. Good luck on your Dr visit tomorrow morning! I'm glad to hear that you are doing better, and thank you for sharing your identical symptoms with me. Crazy how much stuff goes wrong when your liver starts to fail. I never knew it had 500 functions until it was too late. Thank you so much! God bless
Thankyou so much for sharing yhis . So many people are dealing with alcohal fatty liver and none alcohal fatty liver . Folks you can get this from processed Foods . Too much coffee , vegtable oils and suger are the worse . I dont go out any more and eat , it taste sweet . Use to love thai food .This is what I find out about food . I appreciate him sgaring this .
Thank you so much for saying that! Yes, processed foods have so much sugar hidden in them, especially things like spaghetti sauce. It's crazy! Thank you! God bless
Just to mention,…😊(about being so tired) what happens a lot of times in cirrhosis patients is that their bodies can’t handle or digest animal proteins anymore, like it used to, and it overworks the body. Have you ever tried eating plant proteins for a bit instead, to see if that makes a difference(?) I used to call that “coma tired.”😫
Hi mate, I've experienced all that. I've lost two stone as I was 14 stone but it was all on my abdomen. That was about six weeks ago. However I'm left with this swelling on my pecks. The doctor says it's as a result of my drinking but they put me on spiralactone and we all know tha some people use this medication for.....that. How long did it take for them to go down? I'm stuck in a hard place as my doctor says I need this medication but I swear it's causing this swelling. Thanks for everything you are doing.
I'm good. I went to bed at 830 last night. I am going to be tired sometimes, but it's ok. There are so many people out there who rely on these videos daily and I can't let anyone down. I am plenty rested for today's video! It's going to be fun!!!! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk u can’t take on more.. first thing they teach us is to put the mask on ourselves first…just remember plz. Dont spread yourself too thin is all. Good luck at appointment
White Stools are a very common sign of liver problems. A lack of bile causes the white stool. Bile is made in the gallbladder and stored in the liver. Did your urine start to smell? My urine smells so strong, like sulfur! Also, we do recover. Ik a woman who was put in hospice with cirrhosis. She checked herself out and is doing well today.
You could. If you are having pain in your liver, I would go see a Dr about it. You could potentially catch something early enough to address it. Thank you for the question. God bless
My friend is a HEAVY drinker and she has all these symptoms and more, her liver blood tests come back only slightly elevated, can she still have cirrhosis?
Hey dude, right now my bilirubin is 110 when it should be below 40. What was your bilirubin number when at its worst ? eg when urine is brown rod from Australia
About the hair in the ears… When we men reach a “certain age,” ear hair happens. And keep on top of your long stray eyebrow and nose hair. Man-opause. 😂
I'd do a video. But I no longer have the disease but could discuss it. I had a record at the hospital. Ascites fluid drained 25.7 ounces removed once woop woop. They didn't give me a prize 🏆
Yes, that's fair to say. I have had two surgeries on my liver last year too that saved my life. I had two tips procedures. Still have cirrhosis, but the blood has been diverted from my liver so that I don't get a build up of fluid any longer. It's been a long road. Thank you! God bless
Depression is resentment (anger, bitterness, hatred, self hatred, etc) towards people, places and things that doesn't have anywhere to go and it comes back on you. The key to dealing with it is to recognizie your shortcomings without resenting or being upset with it. Hating Conscience is tantamount to hating God.
Hmmm.... never heard this before. I agree with you to a certain extent. I was very depressed about the fact that I was stuck in the bed and very very ill. I couldn't get up on my own for a month. I was home by myself all day long, stuck in the bed with no one to help me at all. I was scared that my family would come home to find me not alive in my bed and I didn't want that to happen. It was the hardest thing I have ever ever had to deal with I my life. I was told that I wouldn't be here for the holidays that just passed. I then had a surgery that I thought would save my life, that was not successful and caused me a great deal of pain. I laid in bed while my spleen died while still inside of me and I can't begin to explain the amount of pain that caused. I wasn't angry, bitter, or had any hatred in my heart at all. I was upset and depressed because of how sick I was, I was lost and scared. I didn't resent anyone, or anything. I just don't feel like it can be summed up that easily. There are so many other factors that come into play. Thank you for sharing your opinion and I hope that I haven't upset you with sharing my opinions. God bless
Hey guys! Can yall find Veronica here in the comments and tell her happy birthday please! I would greatly appreciate it!!! Thank you guys!!!! God bless
The reason why bm turns light colored and light like that has to do with the amount of bile going through. I’ve had the exact same thing too. Take good care of you!💞
I am going through all of the same liver/cirrhosis situation as you. Except for your pancreas, I have colon cancer, however you inspire me every day! Without you I don't know how id get through this.
I wish I had the guts to do what you're doing and make videos to help others from this terrifying, awful disease.
Please keep doing your videos! I need your help, advice and knowledge for my own survival . God bless you 🙏🏻
Sorry to hear that. What were your colon cancer symptoms?
Thanks for another informative video, I haven’t drank for 15 days today and I can honestly say I’ve never felt better
Keep going and stay strong. You got this 😊
You are welcome and that is awesome!!!! It really does feel better! Thank you for sharing! Thank you! God bless
I have a childhood best friend confronting cirrhosis, she won't stop drinking at this time. I work on the donor side of organ donation... I see curses and blessings and miracles... but I'm here because of my friend. Thank you for your willingness to share. Many a UA-camr podcaster will describe the intense pressure to keep putting out content for the algorithm... my fear for you is that you are trading one addiction for another whereas I see the content you are already sharing as really valuable. Just some feed back for you. I will support you, whatever you do - because I believe in miracles. Hugs.
Hey! I'm really sorry to hear about your friend. Have you by any chance shown her a y of these videos? Thank you for the feedback and tge concern. I can get where u are coming from. The reason I create videos daily is for everyone out there who might be struggling with drinking. Or they are laying in a bed like I was, hopeless and depressed. I want there to be something to bring hope to those in need of it. It can be taxing and hard sometimes. But, I have never been the type of person to just hang around the house and just watch TV. I am currently not working right now and this really helps me keep my sanity. It gives me something to do and look forward to every day and it keeps my mind working. I really need to stimulate my mind, a lot. And to your point, I might be doing a little of that trading off, but it's a positive trade and I am not drinking. Thank you so much for this. God bless
Can't wait for your cooking video. Take your time friend. We re all in this together. Can i ask..have you tried fasting? Its fantastic for healing. They say i have jaundice in my liver? But said its not too bad? Not sure how to take that. This scares me..bcos ill be honest..i think its just another pass to drink more? Ive been so blessed by God? An alcoholic for 20 years and no lasting damage. I have enlarged veins( i think you spoke of that)and minimal jaundice? It scares me bcos our beautiful creator keeps giving me chances..and i keep taking the piss? I cant believe i dont have more damage..even the docs say that? I used to fit years back? Much love.xxx
@@steph7960 hey! Just finished recording and about to post. So.... it's already done. I went to bed early last night just because. I have tried fasting in the past. I can't right now due to my diabetes, my blood sugar stays pretty low and that could cause some issues. Maybe on day! Good to hear that you are doing ok. That sounds like a miracle in itself! Hope all is well! Thank you! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rkbro, keep pumping videos out. This is your voice, your platform to do so. I just came across your chanell as I am researching liver videos. You have what I fear and will listen to anything you have to say. Dont worry about "trading one addiction for the other". This wont kill you unless you just completely ignore your health to make videos. We dont have much time on this earth regardless...your videos may just help people for a long time
You have helped so many with your honesty and your sincerity. God Bless you
Thank you so much! God bless
I just found you yesterday and already you have taken away the feeling that I have been the only one with these symptoms . What an inspiration you are to all the followers . I feel this channel just dropped in like an angel . Thank you and God bless .
Praying for you brother, the body especially the liver can heal itself and I have seen it. Keep fighting! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much! You are awesome! I really appreciate the prayers and yes, the liver is amazing! Thank u again! God bless
I had blood work done on Friday,Ive been lying to my doctor for 3 years.I told her i quit drinking after going to rehab for a week 3 years ago, because I knew If i told her the truth she wouldn't prescribe my ADHD meds anymore.So I got a call today about my blood work I had a few days ago and the results weren't good,she asked again if id been drinking ,but I said no not in 3 years.She wants me to come back and get my blood tested again in 3 months ,so now I know its serious and I need to find my will power!Im going to start going to AA and pray to god to help me get through this! It really is a curse.🤮
Look into milk thistle. Praying for you 🙏
I came 100% clean with my doc re my adhd meds. I had kicked a pain med addiction long ago. Vyvanse 60 & if I didn’t tell on myself I’d be dead. I can tell u it’s so hard to b honest w your doc & working for one they do want to help. I noticed my “need” for my adhd meds were the same as my pain meds. I told my doc & he helped me kick those too. It’s scary & tbh your doc knows. We aren’t fooling anyone. I was on my add med for 10yrs. I live without it now. Annoying af but I’m clean. You can do this!!! Have a heart to heart with your doc. She will help you promise & she isn’t going to shame u. That’s your addiction talking. I am upfront to a fault because I’ve learned “my way” gets me into nothing but trouble.
I’m here if u need anybody to talk to. Yeah u get tired coming off but it’s so nice not having to count pills anymore.
I’ll be praying for you 🙏🏻🩷
I love my dandelion root tea too.
I really hope that things turn out OK for you. I know it's scary. But, you would rather catch it now than later. Keep me posted on how you are doing please. Thank you. God bless
@@Kristen10-22 Thank you,I was honest in the beginning with her,she knows how bad of an alcoholic I am,I did go to rehab 3 years ago for a week,I just didn't last a day after getting home.I want to quit,but I'd rather try to wean down and stop by myself first.
Hi. I just started watching your videos last week, when I got scared after my cousin was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis and pancreatitis. I just want tell you that listening to your story gave me great inspiration. Your courage is inspirational. I love what you are doing to help people, and I wanted you to know that people you don’t know notice your big heart. Lots of love my friend, I wish you and your family all the best. You’re a good man, and this is just a test. Never let your head down, buddy!❤
Thank you so much for saying all that! I really appreciate it! Thank you for being here and watching these videos. I'm sorry to hear about your cousin, have you shown them any of these videos? I really hope that they are doing ok. Please keep me posted on how they are doing. Thank you! God bless
Very nice comment ❤
Depression could also explain the crying episodes. If you ever took the anti-depressant "Trazadone"...that stuff causes vivid dreams!
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Hey LD. Good to see you. This was a very detailed topic. I haven’t heard anyone else describe the signs and symptoms like you did. You certainly are improving. I look forward to the cooking video. I’m a foodie and love watching others cook. Praying for you my friend 💚💚 Mona from TX take care 🙏🏻
Thank you Mona! I really appreciate you!!! Hope the weather in Texas isn't too bad this week! Stay tuned for tomorrow's video! Thanks again! God bless
Good video brother hope all is well with you and the family godbless you keep up the good work stay strong 💪
Thank you brother! I'm doing ok, just been tired lately. It's part of it. Hope all is well with you and your family too man. God bless
Thanks for making another honest and very relevant video. No wonder your depression ramped up with everything you have been through. God bless.
You are welcome! Thank you for watching! I really appreciate you saying that too! Thanks a bunch! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rkyour a hero for so many. You are working hard to help others understand your disease. You are doing God’s work. 🎉❤God bless you and your family. Stay strong brother.
@@peacelovejoyandhappiness thank you so much! God bless
Thank you for making the video. I'm sure it's going to help a lot of people. You made me feel less crazy today. I may be interested in helping you out with a video. I've never done anything like that, but I am, however, coming up on my year anniversary of having a full Liver Transplant last February 2023.
Oh wow! That would be awesome! Thank you! How are you feeling now since you had your transplant? Thank you! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Well the great news is I'm alive I have been dealing with this sense 2017. On a whole thing are better however, I still haven't gotten my energy level back so constantly fighting that and the anti-rejection meds have caused me to gain 70 pounds since the surgery so I'm trying to fight that off now. Also, like you I used to be a big strong guy and now I'm just a fat weakling so that takes a lot to get used to but I'm trying to get back what I lost aren't we all. In my mind, I would've thought I would've been back to at least where I was before the surgery. However, I think someone's teaching me patience. That all being said, I have high hopes for 2024 to improving my situation and in the process, helping others as well I think that would help out a lot. I have a question for you ever since all this has happened, I like have no sense of time anymore. I was curious if you have the same situation?
Congratulations on your anniversary of a full liver transplant. So happy for you.
You look good bro!! 👊
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that! You are too kind. God bless
@@VictorMendez-l6u no what?
I'm sorry for all the pain and suffering you are experiencing. Life is tough and the older I get, I realize it is not for the faint of heart. I'm thinking of you and wishing you more days of feeling better.
Another awesome video 😊
We love deer meat. I’m making some steaks tonight from a doe my husband got first day of the season. Good for you for expanding your content!
Thank you so much!!!! I love some backstrap!!!! I marinate and grill it. Best part in my opinion! I appreciate you saying that about expanding! God bless
Thank you for sharing this.
My cousin dealt with the extreme fatigue. He struggled to get up the 3 steps to his front door every day. He lost a lot of weight too, and was malnourished when he was hospitalized.
His body was absolutely ravaged at the time of his passing, and I know he was so tired, mentally and physically. I've learned so much about this awful disease over the last few months, and I'm truly in awe of people who survive it and live a functional life.
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it! Sorry about your cousin, this is such a horrible disease to have. Problem with it is, you usually don't have any symptoms until it's too late and the damage is already done. The silver lining is that if you catch it early enough, you might be able to reverse it. Getting your yearly bloodwork is very important! Thanks a bunch! God bkess
Very informative video. Hope you start feeling better soon. Best, Maria.
Thank you!!!! I really appreciate you! God bless
Looking fwd to your cooking video, I am always on the look out for healthy recipes!! Sorry to hear about all your strange symptoms, hope most of them have cleared up ! And all the operations you had last year, that is tough !! I pray that this year will be à better one for you🤞💪🍀
Thank you! I really hope this year is an easy one! Keep an eye out for tomorrow's video! Thanks again! God bless
Hey LD after I go to my follow up id be willing to do an interview. I've got my fibroscan coming up so once its official whether I do or don't have Cirrhosis i'd be willing to talk about my Liver Disease and the struggles with this disease we have.
Hey!!! Thank you! I would love to do that! Just let know! God bless
I appreciate your humility more than you know. You have so much to offer people. Keep up the good work. Be proud of yourself!!!!!
Looking forward to your video on food!! This is going to be great for your channel.
Thank you so much! I am really excited about it as well! I think it will be good for those who need some ideas on what to cook with this disease. Thank you! God bless
Thank you so much for sharing, definitely it helps to understand possible symptoms. The body definitely shows signs when something is wrong. I think it’s a great idea to start another channel. I’m definitely in and will subscribe. I look out for your new content. The sky is the limit. Sorry you’re not feeling well, tomorrow is a new day 🙏. As much as you appreciate us watching, I appreciate you sharing. You’re making an impact.
That's so nice of you to say! I really appreciate you coming along with me on my UA-cam journey! This has been so much fun for me to do and can't wait to spread my wings into some other topics! Thanks again! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rkI can say from my perspective that you have helped me. There’s no one I can express that I recognize that my drinking became a problem. The fear of airing the little secret and then being held to not drinking…ever again. I’m not sure im there yet as I have gone through long periods of not drinking. I did decide that I will never drink to numb the stress of life, work, etc. that’s where I feel I fell into that scary pattern. Thank you for being you and providing this platform.
I'm super excited about your cooking tutorial tomorrow!
Thank you! It will be up this afternoon! God bless
I just got the call this morning that my enzymes were extremely elevated and will need to get an Acute Hepatitis bloodwork up and ultrasound Friday. I’m frightened, but so glad to have found this channel.🙏😌
I am so sorry. I hope all goes well with your tests. I'm sure that you can probably reverse it. Keep me posted on how you are doing please. Best of luck! God bless
Sending love Amy. Please let us know how it goes.🫂
Don't claim it 🙏
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Amen to ThaT!
God Bless! ❤
Thankyou for sharing your personal experiences in whats happening to you, your delivery is very well done.
Thank you! And you are welcome! I really appreciate you saying that! God bless
Thank you so much! God bless
Better than here in Iowa with the weather. I can’t wait for these cooking videos! God bless you and your family!
Oh... I am sure!!!! It's cold for us here though. We are not used to having really cold winters. I have worn shorts almost every year during the winter. And .... I am always cold now, which doesn't help. Thank you, keep an eye out this afternoon! God bless
This is legitimately scary, I feel for your situation though. And, I will include you in my prayers. This video, and a few others like it has scared me to not drink. It's like a caution warning sign, very scary to me. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I will include you in my prayers brother 🙏
Thank you for the good video! Very good info!
I’ll for sure think about it
Rest plz
Thank you! I will! God bless
Praying for you daily!
Heck yes! About to watch a real chef in action to improve my own cooking game. And I have venison too!
Hahahaha!!!! I'm so glad that you are excited about it! Didn't know how people would take it. Awesome! Thank you! God bless
Hello.
My husband died of Alcoholic Cirrhosis 4.5 years ago. I found out last June that I have NASH Cirrhosis. Hearing you speak about your path with this is helpful, makes it not as lonely. Thank you for putting yourself out there.
"I'm so tired of being sick and tired." That's a fact!
I know exactly what you mean! Man... I am so tired of it too. It's the life I have now. And I sure am lucky to still be here. Thank you! God bless
Btw... so sorry about your husband and your diagnosis. I truly am.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk , thank you.
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Hey G Jersey girl here. Thanks for that video. Scary stuff. Wanted to know if the palms of your hands ever got really red or even blotchy. Mine are. Heard it could be an early sign. My urine would be brown after a night of drinking but we clear up throughout the day. So glad you are opening my eyes. Haven't gotten that from any other videos. You are a hero! Can't wait for your cooking video since I eat keto! Get some rest. ❤
Please stop drinking now. Red palms are a sign of cirrhosis, itchy hands, and feet are sign of cirrhosis, dark urine, whether it clears up or not is a definite sign of cirrhosis your either in the early stages where it can be reversed or you are in the late stage, you certainly need to stop drinking and you need to go see a doctor ASAP
Thank you. I have stopped. Only 2 weeks in but scared since this channel started. When I get weak I will certainly read your reply again an again. Afraid to see a doctor right now. Appreciate you so much
@@cheryldeanley2074 don’t be afraid to go to the doctor that won’t fix your issue not going to the doctor and catching it early. Will only make things worse.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Yes... I have had that on my Palms as well as my feet. I'm happy that these videos are helping. Keep an eye out for the video today! God bless
Thank you so much for doing this video, and if you think of more symptoms, maybe do this again. Fingernail changes? Gout? Hmm, I know there are more possibilities. And I like the idea of another channel, be sure and let us know and put up a link to it :)
Oh. For sure. I have had problems with gout for years. I forgot to mention that one. That's when I really started noticing health issues from my drinking. I sure will post a link to it in here for sure!!!! Thank you! God bless
Look forward to a cooking video. Of course with my Cirrhosis I have to do very low sodium so I have to cook from fresh meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. Just a follow up after my 8.5 liters pulled off they doubled my lasix and spiranolactone. So enjoy this channel it's like you know how I feel. Next week I'll be at Chapel Hill. Since I'm in NC. Plan on talking to them about some of your suggestions. Fatigue is so hard to deal with sometimes, I cry also and feel isolated sometimes. That's why I enjoy your videos to remind me I'm not alone in this journey. Of course I know Jesus is always with me as well. My husband comforts me too but I just cry at times. Again Thank You.
Hey! You are not alone! If you ever need someone to talk to, you can always message me on Facebook or Instagram too. I am always here. If I don't get right back with you. I will as soon as I can. Sorry you are dealing with all this. I know what it's like, for real!!! I was on both of those meds too. I used to pee like every 10 minutes! I know that one day, I'll have to go through it again.... I'm not looking forward to it. Thank you for sharing your status with me, the food tomorrow will be right up your alley! Thank you! God bless
I'm on Spiranolactone too for my liver issues. I'm worried by the side effects especially as it's used to tranz men.
Hey, that was an excellent topic! I don't know whether you mentioned earlier, but do you still work out at all these days? I find that if nothing else, working out/exercise is a great stress reliever and just puts you in better mood. I would strongly recommend it, if you have the strength/energy to do so!!
Hey! I walk right now. I don't have the energy to do much else, I also have two hernias that keep me from lifting anything. I am not supposed to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk right now until I get that fixed. I have to finish with my pancreatitic procedures first though. Thank you! God bless
this video is going to do really well view wise. Everyone knows the typical symptoms of liver issues, but not these unique symptoms not talked about
Thank you so much for saying that! I hope so! It just kinda popped in my mind this morning. Thanks a bunch! God bless
Glad you posted all the things people dont talk about with it.
Bad dreams seem like sugar a little high and i know a lack of vitamins can make you depressed .Dont rember which ones .
I didn't know that sugar levels could do that. I was having a very hard time controlling my sugar during that period of time too. Thank you! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk your welcome .Hope you figure everything out .God Bless you also
New to Chanel really enjoying it you’re helping me you loads… ❤🇦🇺🙏
I love cooking 'shows' so will definitely watch. 🙂 Hope you feel a little more rested tommorrow.
Thank you so much Kelly! I will be good to go tomorrow! I'm going to bed early tonight just for the video tomorrow. Thanks again! God bless
The light colored stools are caused by a lack of bile, which is made by the liver. It's a common symptom of cirrhosis. Bile is made from red blood cells and is needed to digest fat. Bilirubin has to leave via the kidneys when the normal metabolic pathways through the liver aren't functioning. Jaundice and light stools go hand in hand. The color that should be in your stool ends up in your skin eyes.
Thank you for clarification on that! I did not know that. You definitely learn something every day! That would explain the dark urine as well. Thank you for taking the time to explain that to me, I really appreciate it! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk That's my layman's understanding from being a home health aide years ago as well as having a few friends who developed cirrhosis. Thank God I never liked it that much. I used to drink moderately and occasionally, with a couple exceptions early in my drinking career, but I've quit entirely and it feels MUCH better. On no occasion in my life have I ever regretted NOT drinking. On the other hand, as I got older it would raise my blood pressure and ruin my sleep, so I've regretted having just one beer after going to sleep and waking up after two hours with rebound insomnia, unable to sleep for the rest of the night.
Thanks for sharing your journey and you will definately help people. I also have cirrhosis and have stopped drinking for 5 yrs now. I have a lot of the same symptoms you have so thank you for making me feel not so alone. I've been having a hard time lately with depression and I also go through times when I will be just crying for like a day or two. The thing that is so hard is it's an invisible disease. When someone looks at you they don't see anything wrong with you and yet we are sick non stop and have so many things going wrong inside. Until people educate themselves with the disease and the life expectancy etc. you suffer in silence. I would tell people things and they say ya ya and don't realize how serious it is. I didn''t think this would happen to me either so thanks again for sharing!
Hey there. I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. I really am. You are so right. A loy of people do not realize how sick we really are. It's not like we have a huge sign on us that says.... I have liver disease. I often have to remind people that I am very sick. I am often so tired and nauseous that I can't do anything at all. I know your pain. I hope things improve for you soon. I used to cry all the time. Everyday. I can tell you, the one thing that has helped me more than anything else, is staying busy. I stay busy all day long. Even if I am in bed, I have stuff to do. I keep my mind occupied at all time. The thing is, when I do that, I don't find myself thinking about the inevitable. I hope this helps. Thank you! God bless
I'm looking forward to the diet videos! I have to watch my sodium too. It's so hard!
Thank u! I know, everything had sodium in it and lots of it. I never paid any attention to sodium before, now I am just blown away by how much it's in the food! Thank you! God bless
My mother was a heavy drinker and she traded our childhood with the bottle. Now she is so broken down with no hope because she does not wanna hear the diet and eventually i just gave up on her. To me it seems like a form of suicide. I will accompan her to her last day but i gave up trying to make her to stop. I prayed for that when i was young but now i just gave up! I hope you get to live longer!
Thank you for a very informative video. Looking forward to your cooking show as well. Im so tired all the time as well , really dont have to do anything at all, but yet im still tired. I have to push myself all the time to do the smallest of things , and at my age comes bad knees and back pain on top of everything else . Hang inn there sean, your always a blessing to us all. God bless you and yours 💖😊🙏 .
Thank you Teresa! The tiredness is one of the worst parts. I don't know about u, but I used to have so much energy, it irritated people. Now... not so much. Thanks again! God bless
@liverdisease-qb6rk I know, I had alot of energy as well, now if I have to go somewhere or do something , it's a dread and like a chore, terrible. If I can make myself do abit of excersise it does help some. Your so welcome , feel better, look forward to the cooking show. God Bless you 💕 😊🙏 .
Cooking video is a great idea❤. Thank you as always.💞
You are so welcome!God bless
Thanks for sharing your story 🫂❤🙏
Thank you so much for watching! God bless
Also Forteess Farms just said hes going to YT full time. What about a collab with him also? He's living with this disease as well but is also going to branch out and talk about other things.
I reached out to him back last year. He got back with me, but I don't think he was interested then. I will have to try and reach back out to him. I know that a couple of people here have spoken to him about it as well and he hasn't gotten with me as of yet. Thank you for the suggestion! I will try again. God bless
Looking forward to the cooking video!
Thank you!!!! God bless
I might be interested in a video. What's the questions going to be about? I ain't gonna lie id be nervous and probably wouldn't want certain people to know the length of my depravity. I live in Charlotte, N.C.
I'm not really sure. We could go over the questions before we talk so I don't throw you off or ask you something that you are not comfortable talking about. Thank you for the interest. Just let me know. God bless
I can’t wait. Lo carb protein you got my attention. Thank you.
Great video! You look healthy . It would be interesting to see pictures of you at 250 pds.
Keep up the great progress 💪
Wisconsin here!
God bless 🙏
Hey Wisconsin! There are a couple of pics on my Instagram from when I was that large. Link is in the description. I might post some up in a video this week. Thank you! God bless. Hope you are staying warm!
Can’t wait for your cooking video tomorrow!!! So glad you are doing this! So glad you are helping so many people, I pray that you receive so many blessings because you are blessing so many people with your experiences, and your knowledge and wisdom about this situation. I have been sending your videos to my son-in-law who definitely has a drinking problem, he becomes very angry and scary, and he can’t even wait until he gets home to have a drink, he drinks while he’s driving home from work. Of course we are terrified that he will hurt someone, or get arrested, and lose his job, not to mention his health. 😓 But so far he is still in total denial. 😢
I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope that he makes a change. I was there... I really was. I drank on my way home from work, to work, at work, it didn't matter. I finally stopped. I have hope that he will too. Thank you for the interest in the cooking video! It will be up tomorrow! Thank you! God bless
17:00 also legumes lentils canolie and kidney beans good shit for crryosis sufferers i have it stage 1 , was on seraquel for 6 years thank you Asrtra Zenica, your videos help me a lot, thanks. Rod Australia
This is excellent information. Do you have to get a liver transplant?
Thank you so much! As of right now, no. I see my liver specialist in a couple weeks. So I will find out how my liver is then. Thank you! God bless
Should show us a picture of when you where big be interesting to see the difference of then and now.
There are some pictures on my Instagram. I will show you guys some pictures in tomorrow's video, stay tuned for it! Thank you! God bless
I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis by emergency room doctor then 2 weeks they said I have pancreatitis. I’ve stopped drinking 21 days today. Eating seems to be difficult on stomach. I appreciate your videos. My question is how do I know what stage I am I don’t have any jaundice or anything else you’ve mentioned. What type doctor should I see for this ? I don’t have a primary is there a certain one I should go see? Thanks again for your vids the food info is good to know.
Thank you for watching! I'm sorry that you are going through this. I would get in with a gi dr. They are going to really help. Watch my video I just did a couple of days ago. You have gotten sick, now what. There is a bunch of information on there you will find helpful. God bless
Looking forward to the cooking video, I love to cook!
Thank you! I'm looking forward to it as well! It will be up later on this afternoon. God bless
Interesting things to think about. Jack lost so much in muscle mass. And his head lost weight. When he was well his head was big and round and once he became sick his head shrunk so much in size. And especially his temples sunk inward.
Thank you, and thank you for sharing that. I had the same exact thing happen to me. If u go look at my first video, you can see how far in my temples are too. My head has literally shrunk.... never would have thought that would happen. Thank you again Elizabeth! God bless
I watched your cooking video and thought it was great i also like to cook not a chef but i am pretty good at it.I also have deer meat in the freezer and would enjoy some recipes from you Thanks for what you are doing.
Thank you! I will have to do some deer meat cooking videos. They could sub out chicken or beef for what I will do. Deer meat is so good for you! Thank you! God bless
Thanks for the video. Are you interested in interviewing someone who is going through a drinking problem? Or someone that is an enabler?
You are welcome! I am interested in interviewing anyone that is dealing with this either themselves, or has a loved one that is. Thank you! God bless
I have liver disease and ive been noticing ear hairs in the last year or so
Stay strong 💪 💯
Yes show your ast / alt , bilirubin ect. Im courious what everyone elses is , i get my lab wirk so i can see them myself.
I will when I get my new numbers. Thank you for watching! God bless
That brain fog is caused by ammonia buildup in the blood. I listen to your video and remember all of those things. I was diagnosed with stage 4 liver disease cirrhosis also. I got over it but it was not easy.
That is crazy that you did that! I would love to talk to you!God bless
Hi there, I get brain fog. I am stage 4. My meld score is 12..im..off the transplant list. I get angry. But how do we calculate sodium. I have protien.
@@twinkle533 Pray drink Coke and even when you feel awful, put demand on your body. That's not easy especially with ascites, low energy etc. most of all don't believe any doctor that tells you that you're going to die. When I was diagnosed with stage 4 liver disease, I was told that I had about 28 days to live and recommended hospice. I was never put on the transplant list and never considered it. I wish I could give you some insight on my plight but that was 4 years ago and I don't remember a lot of it. Life goes on.
Ooh I’d love to know more about the animals, how to make stuff like outside
Thank you Kristen!!!! That's a good idea! God bless
Did you have muscle and joint soreness? I did/do. I honestly felt like an 80 year old man, which I am not. I dreaded having to get out of the car because of the pain and stiffness involved. It made me want to be inactive. But being inactive made it worse. My range of motion was so bad getting dressed was a challenge. So I started exercising, forcing myself to. And that has slowly helped. I've still got some soreness but not nearly as bad as earlier. I'm probably about 80% where I was pre diagnosis and it's taken me nearly a year to get here.
Yes... I do. I know exactly what you mean. Sorry that you are dealing with this. God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk likewise
It's the 16. My birthday I'm 40. I want to watch this new video about food..we need it
Oh wow!!!! Happy birthday today Veronica!!!!! That's so awesome!!! 40 years young!!!! Thank you for letting us know!!!! God bless
Hey Veronica happy birthday 🎊🎂!!! Wishing you a wonderful day.
Hey. Happy Birthday Veronica. Have a beautiful day and be kind to yourself. Much love.xxx
Hi 👋 Veronica . Beautiful name. 🎉Happy Birthday 🎉🎂 many well wishes and blessings sent your way. GB 🤍🙏🌹.
Thanks everyone, you're a blessing
Hello good to see that you are doing well i wish i could say the same did they ever find out what's going on with your breathing and what are they giving you for it?
I am sorry that you are not doing well. I really am. Not sure what u are referring to. Could you fill me in? Thank u! God bless
i thought in a past video you said you were having breathing problems and was waiting to see the doctor liver disease can effect the lungs i was just wondering what came of it @@liverdisease-qb6rk
I’ve been sober over a year and am only NOW noticing symptoms. Even after repeated blood tests showing my bilirubin is/was relatively normal, Doctor telling me I’m doing well, now I’m getting these symptoms of Cirrhosis… idk what to think at this point. My appointment isn’t for another few weeks, so I’m nervous and worried (as symptoms persist) and of course STRESS only makes this disease worse 😐 idk what to think.
My current symptoms for the last few days:
•Nausea
•Dizziness/Vertigo
•Fatigue
•Insomnia
•Minor stomach pain, including strange discomfort and a throbbing sensation in the liver area
•Itchy skin
•Amber colored urine (I’ve mentioned the urine before, as I’ve had this issue for longer than a few days, but am constantly told it’s nothing to worry about)
I’m concerned… hoping my doctor isn’t just missing something that could be potentially life threatening
Hope you are doing well now
Hello, been watching your channel for a few weeks after High BP. Did I hear you say January 26 2024?
Hey! Thank you for watching! Yes... I did. I meant to say the 16th. I watched it before I posted it and didn't catch it either. God bless
Topic to consider…keeping hope when faced with great advirsity
Thank you! I just had a friend of mine ask me to do a video on the same thing the other day. I sure will! Thank you! God bless
Wondering if anyone else that is in the later stages of Cirrhosis that they are not sick enough to be on a transplant list . Thank for any help . So many questions .
Yes I was told get a live donor. I'm still hiding. Get one fron where? Anyways. Change your diet. Keto. Fast.
Update: 6 months later I got no liver cirrhosis, I only changed my diet and used some liver cleansing supplements. Was it a misdiagnoses or was it my diet changes? I will never know but thank you God.
I would love to set up a zoom call.
Cool!!!! That's awesome! Can you message me on Facebook or Instagram? Let me know if you can't. Thank you! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk are you under this same name on Facebook?
Yes but different profile pic
Hello brother. Hope you are doing ok. Did your alt, ast and ggt were altered?
How much did you drink in a week and how many years did you do so?
I am a poli addict. If I can take something to make my brain feel good, I’ll take it. I’m better than I used to be. But, I still struggle. I’m rooting for you brother, we have family’s depending on our success.
Wow.
You and I have synchronized Drs. Visits😮😮 again...
Good vid! So many directions.
Me in a nutshell: 65
What used to pectoral are now
ti$%ies. Still do chin ups. Will always be strong v-shape They are getting easier.
(am a runt of 5 boys).
Fatigue is the noticeable diff. It bites. Not me. Ever.
35 yrs @178 to 162 in a 6 month period.
Spotted my liver in an xray. It turned from fractured L5-S1 & 2 discs
(I tripped) to advanced cirrhosis in a week.
2xrays, 2 Ct, 2 MRi.
24 tubes of blood.
Still work 60 hrs a week. Got rid of my office chair & grabbed a wrought iron chair. It works great!!
Over 500 total stitches fixing my nose. 28 years ago I nearly lost it in a wreck.
Wife wants me to retire. She don't understand......
And the hair in your ears??? 😂😂😂😂
You have just reached the age that happens. Cg
Hahaha!!!! Thanks for that... I just though it was odd that it happened at the same time. Thought it might be hormonal or something of that nature. Good luck on your Dr visit tomorrow morning! I'm glad to hear that you are doing better, and thank you for sharing your identical symptoms with me. Crazy how much stuff goes wrong when your liver starts to fail. I never knew it had 500 functions until it was too late. Thank you so much! God bless
Thankyou so much for sharing yhis .
So many people are dealing with alcohal fatty liver and none alcohal fatty liver .
Folks you can get this from processed
Foods . Too much coffee , vegtable oils and suger are the worse . I dont go out any more and eat , it taste sweet .
Use to love thai food .This is what I find out about food .
I appreciate him sgaring this .
Thank you so much for saying that! Yes, processed foods have so much sugar hidden in them, especially things like spaghetti sauce. It's crazy! Thank you! God bless
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome explains almost all of these things you describe. Hugs.
It does. Seems like a lot of them could be. Some of them no. I was diagnosed with malnutrition as well. Thank you. God bless
Just to mention,…😊(about being so tired) what happens a lot of times in cirrhosis patients is that their bodies can’t handle or digest animal proteins anymore, like it used to, and it overworks the body. Have you ever tried eating plant proteins for a bit instead, to see if that makes a difference(?)
I used to call that “coma tired.”😫
I have! I have eaten lots of legumes. I have never tried the vegetable protien powder though. Thank you for this! God bless
I have a liver enzyme gamma glutyltransfetace at 42 iu
Was told I had fatty liver 20 years ago. Not sure if it’s worse now??
I would definitely go have my blood work done and maybe a liver stiffness test done, just to be on the safe side. Thank you for sharing. God bless
What caused you to drink as much as you did?
Has your Dr ut you on estrogen blockers?
Hello. No, he has not. I will ask about that! Thank you! God bless
@liverdisease-qb6rk my husband has been on them recently and his manboobs have disappeared
Hi mate, I've experienced all that. I've lost two stone as I was 14 stone but it was all on my abdomen. That was about six weeks ago. However I'm left with this swelling on my pecks. The doctor says it's as a result of my drinking but they put me on spiralactone and we all know tha some people use this medication for.....that. How long did it take for them to go down? I'm stuck in a hard place as my doctor says I need this medication but I swear it's causing this swelling. Thanks for everything you are doing.
Very cool!! How are you?
I could tell your worn out.
U don’t have to force a video. Listen to your body ❤
I'm good. I went to bed at 830 last night. I am going to be tired sometimes, but it's ok. There are so many people out there who rely on these videos daily and I can't let anyone down. I am plenty rested for today's video! It's going to be fun!!!! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk u can’t take on more.. first thing they teach us is to put the mask on ourselves first…just remember plz. Dont spread yourself too thin is all. Good luck at appointment
Dreams is part of the quitting drinking. I have heard that a lot.
Hey! Thank you for the comment! I have had a lot of those! God bless
It's toxins in the blood
Have you ever had tachycardia pots like symptoms with chirosis or cold feet all the time?
White Stools are a very common sign of liver problems. A lack of bile causes the white stool. Bile is made in the gallbladder and stored in the liver. Did your urine start to smell? My urine smells so strong, like sulfur! Also, we do recover. Ik a woman who was put in hospice with cirrhosis. She checked herself out and is doing well today.
Hey! Thank you! It did smell bad too. Thank you for sharing that. I really appreciate you being here! God bless
Hi I have liver pain drink a lot of water but my urine is not dark could I still have a damaged liver
You could. If you are having pain in your liver, I would go see a Dr about it. You could potentially catch something early enough to address it. Thank you for the question. God bless
My friend is a HEAVY drinker and she has all these symptoms and more, her liver blood tests come back only slightly elevated, can she still have cirrhosis?
Hey dude, right now my bilirubin is 110 when it should be below 40. What was your bilirubin number when at its worst ? eg when urine is brown rod from Australia
About the hair in the ears… When we men reach a “certain age,” ear hair happens. And keep on top of your long stray eyebrow and nose hair. Man-opause. 😂
Thank you for sharing that. Guess I am going through It then. God bless
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Thank you! God bless
I'd do a video. But I no longer have the disease but could discuss it. I had a record at the hospital. Ascites fluid drained 25.7 ounces removed once woop woop. They didn't give me a prize 🏆
I would love to talk with u! Let me know! Thank you! God bless
Sounds like your liver has recovered somewhat. Is that fair to say?
Yes, that's fair to say. I have had two surgeries on my liver last year too that saved my life. I had two tips procedures. Still have cirrhosis, but the blood has been diverted from my liver so that I don't get a build up of fluid any longer. It's been a long road. Thank you! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Great news. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Depression is resentment (anger, bitterness, hatred, self hatred, etc) towards people, places and things that doesn't have anywhere to go and it comes back on you. The key to dealing with it is to recognizie your shortcomings without resenting or being upset with it. Hating Conscience is tantamount to hating God.
Hmmm.... never heard this before. I agree with you to a certain extent. I was very depressed about the fact that I was stuck in the bed and very very ill. I couldn't get up on my own for a month. I was home by myself all day long, stuck in the bed with no one to help me at all. I was scared that my family would come home to find me not alive in my bed and I didn't want that to happen. It was the hardest thing I have ever ever had to deal with I my life. I was told that I wouldn't be here for the holidays that just passed. I then had a surgery that I thought would save my life, that was not successful and caused me a great deal of pain. I laid in bed while my spleen died while still inside of me and I can't begin to explain the amount of pain that caused. I wasn't angry, bitter, or had any hatred in my heart at all. I was upset and depressed because of how sick I was, I was lost and scared. I didn't resent anyone, or anything. I just don't feel like it can be summed up that easily. There are so many other factors that come into play. Thank you for sharing your opinion and I hope that I haven't upset you with sharing my opinions. God bless
Your cooking videos could catch on, not many out there that focus on a liver diet.
Thank u! I really hope so! Thought it would be a good addition to those who don't do alot of cooking. Thanks again! God bless
Did you say January 26? It’s the 17th lol. Don’t rush it, goes fast enough
I know, I know.... I don't know why I said that. I meant the 16th. Thank you. God bless
Yup, he did