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08/05/2010 01:34 PM
sharonlm
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Cirrhosis, sucks! HCV and alcohol have done quite a number on my not so precious liver. I thought my liver was indestructible. Only to find out its not. Now I treasure the use of it every day.
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08/05/2010 03:42 PM  Top
lovinwife
 
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Welcome, Sharon! While I don't personally have cirrhosis, I agree with you wholeheartedly - it sucks big-time. lol My husband has end-stage cirrhosis; so we've both learned the hard way how destructible the liver can be. And how precious it is. More and more, I'm beginning to think it's just as important as the heart & brain (if not more so.)

Good for you, realizing its importance and appreciating it.

BTW, have you thought about trying false eyelashes? I've used them for special occasions - they're not hard to put on at all.

Anna

Post edited by: lovinwife, at: 08/05/2010 03:45 PM

Never give up hope.

I am not a medical professional. My knowledge and/or advice is based solely on my personal experiences. Please contact your medical care provider for professional advice.

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08/05/2010 08:07 PM  Top
bjlvls
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Welcome to our group Sharon. Ditto--what Lovinwife said!

Now girls, what did I miss? (eyelashes???)

Smile BJ

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right..Forget about, scratch that, Pray for the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it!-Catherine Yen

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08/06/2010 01:49 PM  Top
mpmom
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Sharon,

Welcome to the group, By the time I knew I had a problem it was already too late and since I didn't drink I never considered my liver. The public just isn't made aware of how important the liver is.

If I can be of any help please let me know

Gail

Gail
Good friends are like angels.
You don't have to see them to know they are there.

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