Cirrhosis Support Group

Well my name is Gilbert, and I'm dealing with a father who has Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis. We found out in 2007 after he had pneumonia and TB. Ever since we found out it has been a roller coaster, and it's very frustrating. My father should've passed away in 2007, and 2010, but he continues to fight. I'm just scared, and worried that my father's time will be short here on Earth. I prayed to God, and asked him to help my father, but I cannot control what God has in store for my father. My father was recently on the transplant list, but was removed due to a vein being clogged up that leads to the liver. To make matters worse he has a 2 cm mass on his right kidney. The mass was discovered September 2011. We found a doctor who said the tumor can be killed with the insertion of a needle in his right kidney. This is known as cryotherapy treatment. The only thing it is a risky procedure. He fights, and goes through whatever is necessary to be here for me and my family. He's hopeful to get back on the transplant list. My father recently was in the hospital last week for an infection in his body, and his liver is enlarged now. I'm hopeful the liver can go back to a normal size. I ask if ya'll can pray for my father. His name is Gilberto Galvan. Everyday I'm thinking about my father, and I'm stressing so much. I'm literally crying to myself almost everyday because it causes so much pain to me.

So sorry your father is having so many complications, Gilbert. I am lifting you and your father up in prayer. May God bring his awesome healing hand to Gilberto.

Gilbert,

Welcome to the group

I'm so sorry that things are so hard right now. Of course we remember him and all of you in our prayers. Please know we are here for you.

"Gilberto Galvan" Cool name so old school.

Sending prayers for your dad for strength to continue to fight and for you and your family the strength to hold on.

Hi, Gilbert--

Welcome, and so sorry for your hurt regarding your father. I'm sure he is aware of your love and concern for him, and though possibly unable to express his gratitude, does indeed want to keep fighting. He sounds like a real trooper!

Please remember, we're good listeners and are ready any time you need to vent. Just log on. There's a lot of helpful info, as well as caring.

And, yes, we'll pray for you and your Dad.

Post edited by: hepatomegaly, at: 06/21/2012 06:22 PM

Gilbert, I know exactly what you are going through. I lost my father about two weeks ago to cirrhosis. Losing him was the worst thing I have ever gone through. I loved him so much and always will. I am an only child (I'm 45) so I had and continue to be brave for my mother. My mother has gotten into a depressed state. My father was suffering so much as the disease became worse. He was having more frequent episodes of HE and his kidneys were failing. He was on rifaximin (trade name Xifaxan) and it worked well for a while but then later one it was losing it's effectiveness. He could not tolerate lactulose as it gave him severe diarrhea and caused him to bleed so much that he had to get blood transfusions. His life was being at home in a hospital bed, go to the bathroom, eat some, and go back to bed. That's it. Talking to him was difficult as he had a hard time understanding me due to his mental state. Finally, his last HE episode we had the ambulance pick him up and take him to the hospital for comfort only. He's had too many episodes of aggressive treatment which ironically would wear him down further and further. He passed peacefully after being in a coma surrounded by those of us who loved him dearly. I miss him terribly and sometimes I can't believe he is gone but I have to accept it. I will pray for you and everyone else who is going through such a difficult situation with this disease. I hate how cirrhosis takes a toll on those you love and those who take care of them

Hello Gilbert,

Will keep you and your father in my prayers.

Your father in my Prayers..God Bless Him.I know the feeling ...

Praying that your dad gets back on the list, Gilbert.

Good news everyone. The tumor has been removed from my father's kidney. He did not have a bleeding issue.My father is truly a fighter, and will go through whatever is necessary to be here for my family, his relatives, and friends. Now we have to wait to go back on the transplant list.