I couldn't tell you, but it's March 1, 2021, and it's a Monday, so let's try again.
February Highlights:
I finally saw the Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist in the afternoon on February 22nd. Also of note, Stitch received his first COVID-19 vaccine that morning.
Back to me:
I am NOT going into liver failure this time, and it's not an autoimmune disease but I was told I have a condition known as NAFLD (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354567)
Some items of note: Since 2016, I have gone from 225lbs to 188lbs by eating sensibly and not depriving myself of anything. The
Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist is fully aware of that. He asked me about my carb intake, and I told him I rarely eat bread, but I do like fresh baked bread on occasion, and I LOVE my chocolate. I also explained that the minute I'm told I can't have something, I want it more, so it's a bad idea for me to do that. He requested that I try to lose 20lbs by the time I see him in August, but he will be happy if I lose 16lbs.
I also scheduled "E" for her first COVID-19 vaccine on March 2 (Tomorrow) and on Tuesday, February 23, I drove her to get her annual mammogram, and her every 6 month CT scan to see how her lungs are doing (She had stage 1 lung cancer surgery done in February 2020)
Shilo's chemo appointment was cancelled and rescheduled at least TWICE in February, and he's still waiting to get it. We (especially me) are not happy about it.
Here's to a happy March!
my family has a history of NAFLD and three of my mum's siblings have succumbed to complications that arose from the condition. I am super paranoid about carbs and i can understand the wanting to eat the ONE thing i'm told NOT to eat.
ReplyDeleteGOod luck. Sounds like a busy march. Hope you get the chemo appointments soon.
Hi Fondles! What a pleasant surprise to see you here!
DeleteI actually had symptoms of failure in December 2011, and it took until nearly 2014 for my liver to repair itself. Shilo was very instrumental in helping me at the time. Having someone I can count on to report to (even if it's merely me making the order and them being a figurehead) is always helpful.
As for the chemo, it's a matter of his insurance approving it. He needs it, and yet it takes FOREVER for approval sometimes.
well, insurance is a real pain in the behind - if anyone needs a spanking it's the insurance people. I've just recently gotten some good news about subsidised hearing aids for my mother too. Took some jumping thru hoops, i can tell you that.
DeleteI'm glad your liver managed to "bounce" back.. and well, i hope it stays that way!