Cirrhosis of the liver. My story

Hello, October is liver awareness month, so i decided to tell my story, this is some of the things I went through in the process of being diagnosed and the complications. I’ll link my gofundme account, it is not necessary but I have to pay taxes on my car because the dealership didn’t add it on to the loan. It’s 2 months expired. It’s about $2300 and I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to come up with it.
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Thanks for listening 😊

[@bcsleasman4071]

Thank you for sharing your story. Came home from hospital yesterday with a "bad liver" diagnosis... for my husband. He's resting comfortably. Meanwhile I'm combing the Internet so as to learn what his diagnosis really means. Your video is the first "one to one" that I've stumbled upon. Prior to it I was already terrified from what I was finding , wondering if we were going to be able to do anything about it! Your video gave me hope. You've gone through a great ordeal so far, however your casual approach is most admiring and reassuring. I'm sorry for what you've been through however your positive attitude will get you {and the rest of us} through it! "Everything is gonna be alright" God bless.

[@Redneckkenobi]

Thank you for you comment. I’m sorry to hear your husband is going through it. Every situation is different. There are different levels like compensated and decompensated cirrhosis. Decompensated means it’s not performing its duty correctly anymore. Key things are high protein diet, like 6 smaller meals a day and limiting fluid intake and salt. Staying active is important. And it doesn’t have to be a lot. Just getting out of the house. And staying focused on small goals and doing thinks that keeps the mind active. I build legos 🤷🏻 but staying positive is most important! Just remember tomorrow may be a good day! 😊

[@13donstalos]

My mom and I are praying for you, good sir. Way to be such a trooper and keep an excellent attitude. God bless you.

[@CMoore8539]

Depression is a Real Beast!! I personally believe that many many people are silently suffering through it right now. Thank you for sharing your story. I recently quit drinking. I’ve been extremely sick and in agony since March 23’. Inflated Bile Ducts and who knows what else is wrong. It’s extremely debilitating. I hope you feel better real Soon!!💞

[@Yultuz.s]

I don’t like to comment on videos but this one I had to . Thank you for sharing your story , I bet sharing your vulnerable moments online is not as easy as it looks . Sad that you didn’t have the support system when you needed for the liver transplant. And shame that you’re not getting the help that you need . I know lots of folks out there perfectly fine but somehow manages to get benefits from government , Hopefully things will work out for you asap . Stay strong , take care !

[@donitatiller7214]

I have cerosiss of the liver non alcohol. I am 66 years old and have been fighting this for 3 years. I go every 6 months for blood work and mri. Then go to my liver specialist for the results. It's an ongoing struggle but with God by my side I'm doing good. So glad that you shared what you have been through and what you are going through. You may be helping someone that is going through the same thing. This wife, mom, grandma and great grandma isn't going down without a fight. Hang in there. God bless you and be with you.

[@user-qs5hz4mf3p]

You need to change your diet. Need to stop carbs/sugar and start eating fats and proteins..

[@doraray9964]

You are absolutely right...mine stared with fatty liver, immune disorder, chronic inflation and bad diet was the problem for me.

[@raymondlin8728]

I was getting horrible liver numbers, way out of range, horrible test results, brain scan, early alzheimer, etc by drinking every night . Stopped about 2 summers ago. Everything is now within range. Whwwwww

[@bartstarr2371]

Did you get better with medical intervention or was it the result of simply quitting alcohol?

[@raymondlin8728]

@bartstarr2371 I did spent a week at an overnight rehab. Then daytime rehab for substance abuse 7days, then 5 days , then 3 full days, then 3 half days. Now I have no cravings, no thoughts, even at parties, dinners where the drinks are free flowing, a diet soda is just fine

[@bartstarr2371]

@@raymondlin8728 Do you have cirrhosis and if so, did you actually reverse it?

[@1252588]

There’s a reason why they call booze poison. My good friend is going through this as of a week ago. His name is Phillip, he’s a great guy! If you see this throw his a prayer and I’m praying for all you too.

[@raymondlin8728]

@bartstarr2371 yes I had cirrosis. After stopping 100% , my numbers are within range. Also healthier eating. Much Less junk food, like chip, crackers, cheese, cold cut, etc that goes along with drinking

[@313detroit7]

Good luck on your journey bro.. keep up the fight.. thanks for sharing 👍

[@raymondfryar1533]

Thank you for relaying this useful information. I wish you well and increased health.

[@jasonskelly1502]

Your story is eerily similar to mine! I was diagnosed with cirrhosis with just 3 months to live and once I met with the liver doc was also informed I had the genetic defect hemochromatosis; double whammy. Thanks to meds and better nutrition, here I am 7 months later,I am feeling better but still have lots of aches and pains and other symptoms.

[@thiccchipotleburritos]

Hey man. Thank you for sharing. I fear I may be entering a similar situation as you right now. Your symptoms are everything I've been dealing with for the last month - except I've yet to make any changes or attempts to get checked out. Scary stuff, but this video is what I was looking for. No other channel seemed to cover it as well.

[@Redneckkenobi]

Yeah no problem. And just go get checked, it could be something less serious, or if not hit it head on. Be upfront with the doctors, don’t be embarrassed or feel bad. You will be surprised how nice some of them doctors can be. Plus you will feel a weight lifted just knowing what’s going on. You got this!

[@aguzmanpr]

Amazing story and self awareness! You have opened my eyes. Thank you

[@Redneckkenobi]

Thank you for saying so. Take care of yourself 😊

[@lobelle7541]

I’m glad you’re still here❤️

[@Redneckkenobi]

Thank you. Me too 😂 and I don’t go down easy lol

[@ismaelalvarado01]

God bless you. Stay strong. Pray a lot brother.

[@LLS710]

Hey man, you're doing great.

[@nipondeel9940]

Thank you so much for sharing! You’re amazing for telling us your story! God bless you and wishing you all the best!

[@margaretwebb389]

Thanks so very much for sharing!!!

[@Hope...M]

Good to see you again. Been a minute. A lot of prescription medications are rough on liver. Have you made a video about Ascites? THX 👍🙏🏼💯

[@Redneckkenobi]

I will, it may be twords the end of the month or beginning of October. Please feel free to remind me if I don’t. Thanks for the request 😊

[@robertginn4619]

You look really good, stay positive.

[@Redneckkenobi]

Always!

[@stevensuhar8302]

Good for you! Me...handle a day vodka, med detox, decomp and like you, 90 days. 5 years later, ZERO alcohol, walking 5 miles daily and feel 90% with no evidence of cirrhosis in blood work. Very slow, frustrating recovery but everyday I feel stronger and you will too.

[@carladay7084]

I have a friend going through the process of trying to get better. I’ve been watching a lot of stories similar to this one. Many do not mention what diet changes they made. I’ve been encouraging her to avoid salt/sodium, sugary foods and processed carbs and to walk as much as possible. But since health professionals just told her not to eat canned soups and not to add salt to her food, she thinks I’m being extreme on what I suggest she eliminate or add to her diet. I heard on a video about Liver Health that Milk Thistle and dandelion Tea could be beneficial and her doctor said she hasn’t heard of it but does not think it will harm her to drink a cup. Am I wrong to encourage a strict low sodium, low carb diet? Did you get better by eating anything you like? I want to support her the best way possible and not encourage her to eat better if that isn’t a necessary part of the healing process. At this time, she is less yellow, her stomach has gone down a lot but still large compared to the rest of her and she gets very winded walking around her small apartment.

[@stevensuhar8302]

@carladay7084 They gave up on me, told me to eat whatever I wanted because I was a dead man anyway. I ate whatever I could keep down and have never restricted my diet. In my case, alcohol was the problem and I 100% never drank again. I was deathly sick for a year, ate mostly trash with high sodium and sugar. I'm sure a healthy diet would have sped my recovery but my Doc told me that herbal remedies were useless. Don't drink or eat excessive sodium or sugar, exercise as much as you can and pray. I never believed them and decided I would live and I'm still alive. I hope your friend recovers.

[@Ash-tc7mv]

I’m

[@suekaiser4163]

​@@stevensuhar8302Yay!!! I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work❤🙏❤

[@marylee2732]

Great.

[@joelkabali]

Thank you for always posting your progress... it's really insightful... im wondering whether you experienced the 'fatty liver ' stage... before the failure kicked in..... did you notice a mild ache around the liver area?

[@Redneckkenobi]

I actually turned into a lump, I didn’t have any symptoms till my muscles started fading. The one thing led to another

[@GetApprovedNow]

Thank you for sharing

[@djprideone1]

thank you for your story ... and btw did you ever wake up with abdominal pain or discomfort before you knew you had this condition??

[@Redneckkenobi]

Um not so much pain, but alot of pressure, due to fluid build up, and I could actually see my liver pushing against my skin causing a baseball size lump. It hurt to push on.

[@apeit6169]

God bless you I love you thank you so much

[@xbudsmoke9016]

Great video brother stay strong never give up I’m just now going through this same thing over a break up I just gave up depression took over and drank heavily for a few years and now I have to deal with the consequences I’m a 44 year old father and grandfather been sober 63 days now

[@Redneckkenobi]

Good for you! That’s awesome that you are fighting. Keep going!

[@xbudsmoke9016]

@@Redneckkenobi 96 days now brother never give up stay strong godbless you

[@Redneckkenobi]

@@xbudsmoke9016 that’s great!

[@patrickcoyne5696]

We'll done mate 👍👍👍

[@suekaiser4163]

I am not sure you or a candidate for it, but has the doctor ever recommended going to the Red Cross for "blood letting" to keep the iron levels down to help prevent furthur liver damage from the hemachromatosis? We used to do that when I worked there.

[@ChristinaUniverse-lq1ex]

I was just diagnosed with primary liver cancer on my 43rd birthday,I wasn't a drinker.i think I'm going to be dead soon because I have almost no quality of life and I too was always very strong and had the same problem with loss of strength.im a retired machine/railroad electrician and this one factory I worked for,I was exposed to EVERYTHING from asbestos to mercury and worked as an exterminator as well so mine was due to chemical exposure.im terrified as I live alone too and one morning soon, I'm not going to wake up and I know it.again,thank you for sharing your story.if anyone sees my comment and thinks I can live let me know as I have almost no support system except my other half as all of my family has passed away except one person and she can't care for me as she's too old herself and doesn't need me bothering her.sometimes I pray for death

[@Redneckkenobi]

I’m sorry to hear this. It is a tough thing, I hope you can get a transplant. As far as being alone, I was for over a year. I met a friend that has become like family and willing to help. I wasn’t expecting that. So you never know what may happen. Also I was given 90 days to live, that was 14 months ago. So another example. But you can’t give up. What if you give up but miss the help you needed because you gave up? Keep fighting. I know it’s not easy. But you don’t know what’s around the corner.

[@janetkramer9415]

First things first. 1.) And this is for all of us: Go to God repent of all your sins with true intention to stop. No l'm not saying your sick because of sin. We all have to keep our slate clean. 2.) Ask God to heal you and give you a purpose in life that lifts Him and people he'll send you to. 3.) Read the Bible every day. Not one that belongs to any religion, but one that is straight unchanged Bible. My son had his miracle, as an R.N. l've experienced them. 4.) Be positive. 5.) Start reading the new testament. Read one Proverb a day that matches the date you read. There are 31 Proverbs. When feeling down read Psalms. 6.) Play worship music that elevates God. Praise God everyday snd frequently. God bless you abundantly ❤❤❤

[@Redneckkenobi]

@@janetkramer9415 thank you for your comment, I do those things and it sounds as if you are assuming I’m drinking or something. May not be the case but a good start would be hello. Not everyone that gets a hardship is from a sin. Look a job. His word also says my grace is sufficient.

[@margaretwebb389]

My heart goes out to you ChristinaUniverse!!! Wish I were there to give you a big human to human hug and tell you that your life matters and sorry your job poisoned you. Please hang in there and try to embrace life. Don’t give up!! Blessings

[@Stopthepiratesblog]

I got acute liver failure and alcoholic hepatitis and also mrsa blood infection back November last year, went to the hospital for 5 days IV antibiotics, it's been really hard up until about 2 months ago with the muscle wasting and fatigue, diet is key, they tell you low salt but I have hyponatremia so I eat about 2 tsp of salt everyday and the best thing you can do is a 72 to 90 hour fast, only water and salt. You'll feel like a new man. After the 5 days in the hospital I never went back or been to a doctor, they wanted to operate I said no way. So research fasting it really helps. Good luck. Jeff-

[@Redneckkenobi]

If I fasted i would pass out. I have to consume a lot of protein. Fasting would cause my heart to stop. My muscles including the heat require albumin ( protein from the liver) I have stage 4 cirrhosis. After 3 hours without eating protein I start to collapse. I appreciate you trying to help. But fasting is not good for every situation

[@Stopthepiratesblog]

@@Redneckkenobi your dead soon anyway, I would give it a try. And stay away from doctors they'll kill you.

[@terri5757]

I was wondering what your liver enzyme tests look like? Have they changed over time? Looking forward to your next Video.

[@Redneckkenobi]

They are definitely better then a year ago, recently my AST and ALT has gone up a bit

[@Stl71]

@@Redneckkenobi Could be nice if wou posted exactly the numbers. Also γGT, thank you.

[@johnschroeder1545]

thanks for sharing...

[@Redneckkenobi]

Thanks for watching!

[@xbudsmoke9016]

Also what are you eating now did you change your diet what kind of meats are you eating if your eating meat how are you getting your protein need to know thank you for this video be strong brother it is what it is but I’m not giving up on life

[@carriefawcett9990]

Holy shit! You have haemochromatosis? Ive heard theres a link between it and alcoholism, oddly enough. I dont have it, but i know someone. Ive been sober 10 years from grog, but i slipped up with opiates 2 years ago and now I'm on the suboxone program (8mg per day). Thanks for sharing your story. I wish you the best, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Redneckkenobi]

Thank you! You take care too. Cheers mate. Australia is awesome I have some friends there. Stay strong 💪

[@carriefawcett9990]

You're truly a fighter, I admire you a lot. I hope you keep getting better and better and your situation improves. ❤

[@joshkelnhofer5454]

I’m going through something similar and have been drinking pretty much daily for the last 3 years. The thing is, despite having insurance, I’m not about to go through all of the medical steps and getting myself in life changing debt.

[@Redneckkenobi]

I won’t lie, it’s been extremely financially frustrating. I was in the hospital for so long (almost 6 months straight) that I obviously couldn’t work. I was able to get disability. But it doesn’t cover everything. But the alternative is death with cirrhosis. And I’m a bit too stubborn for that lol. I wish you good health. Stay strong and stay as positive as you can

[@jeffherro1601]

Hey there, keep the good spirit up! any itching?

[@Redneckkenobi]

Yes…. Lots lol

[@richardhelton69]

My dr just told me I have fatty liver disease and I’ve never drank alcohol like steady I drink occasionally like when we go to dinners but that’s about it think my problem is sugar and sweets any advice

[@05udc08097]

What diet are you taking now

[@krazydogg7685]

I was looking for some advice here my ex-girlfriend's 30 years old her skin just turned from yellow to Brown it's been like that for about a year and a half now like she looks like she's really tanned now all the time she has bleeding noses she's always tired she's got like these sores on her face by her chin bruises easy all kinds of weird symptoms she won't go to the hospital she still takes pills drinks and does cocaine I sure wish I know what I could do she had the one test where they put the thing down the throat but they said there was no bleeding in the throat

[@lispendens]

I love drinking too much to stop. By the way i’ve been enjoying about 6-12 beers everyday for the last 15 years. My blood levels are always great. I guess I also cross my T’s and dot my I’s in my normal life which most don’t. I eat well, sleep a lot, exercise, etc

[@bartstarr2371]

Try that with vodka and see what happens.

[@lispendens]

@@bartstarr2371 From my research and understanding, vodka is even “healthier” than beer. No congeners they say. Lis Pendens.

[@bartstarr2371]

​@@lispendensI've been to the ER and ambulance rides and hospitalized from vodka almost 10 times. I will get cirrhosis if I start back drinking that poison

[@artsigur3612]

I did the same thing as what you are describing. Nothing but beer everyday after work to wind down. Made it to 58 and had to make the decision. When you get to the ascites stage it’s quit or die a miserable painful death.

[@lispendens]

@@artsigur3612 Can you recover to healthy again if you have ascite?

[@jasper_0123]

hemochromatosis - I have it. it can cause liver damage even without drinking. I get periodic phlebotomies to control the ferritin/iron level. Everything you're describing my father went though.

[@Redneckkenobi]

I’ve had many blood transfusions, actually some of the symptoms got better after

[@jasper_0123]

@@Redneckkenobi I hope you're feeling better!

[@hemajoshi2239]

Share your thoughts on Stem cell treatment for liver Cirrhosis.

[@Redneckkenobi]

I know nothing about that

[@CoryResilient]

So if it wasn't drinking really. Was it from fatty liver that progressed? Did you eat a lot of junk food. Sugar? I'm 32 and do t drink im skinny but got diagnosed with fatty liver disease.

[@user-qs5hz4mf3p]

Go keto you'll lose your fatty liver. Fats and protein. I got rid of my ice pick abdominal pains..

[@marcellasanchez7331]

Wait did you ever get the liver transplant

[@Coffeechat1979]

Im not sure about everyone else but its not playing on my end. 🙁 It just keeps buffering and at first I thought it might be me but Im able to go to other videos and they play. 🤷‍♂️

[@Redneckkenobi]

It’s working for me, and someone else commented. Maybe try it again? I’m not sure 🤷🏻

[@Coffeechat1979]

@@Redneckkenobi Thats what Im confused about 🤔 Hmm... Maybe I will just mess with it 😂🤣

[@Redneckkenobi]

Update the app maybe? 🤔🤷🏻

[@Coffeechat1979]

I ended up having to download it 😉

[@Coffeechat1979]

I wish my son had your mind set 🙁 He's always do angry and he does a lot of times take it out on us. We ended up having to hospitalize him a few weeks back because we woke up one morning and he didn't know who we were. He was saying things that just didn't make sense and would have outbursts. Almost like he had turrets. They said it was caused by his low sodium and even when they released him his levels were at 130, so still really low and apparently he's on this very low liquid diet. He's supposed to only have like 1.8 liters a day of any type of liquids. 🤦‍♀️ He says he's always thirsty and fights me on it 😩 Thank again for your video's there really informative and I really appreciate it.😉

[@occamsrazor7323]

I appreciate you. Did you have any hip pain

[@Redneckkenobi]

Not that I can think of

[@occamsrazor7323]

@@Redneckkenobi thanks so much for your response.

[@elennabianchi7057]

Hi 👋 I would like to know what your diet is like.

[@Redneckkenobi]

High protein diet. A lot actually. I don’t eat out. Light salt. Vegetables, well for me canned green beans ( hey nobody is perfect) 😂 I avoid things that have little value to what I need. My liver doesn’t process protein properly so everything has protein in it for me.

[@user-qs5hz4mf3p]

​@Redneckkenobi Straight protein is hard liver. I think you should eat as much fat as possible, Especially avacado. I lost my fatty liver by going keto

[@suepeterson168]

How bad are your hernias? Are you going to have surgery on them?

[@Redneckkenobi]

I have 3, they suck lol but hey it could be worse. And they won’t do surgery because of the risk of bleeding out and infection. I just have to deal with them. I have a binder that for the most part holds them in during the day. But it doesn’t always work 🤷🏻

[@suepeterson168]

@@Redneckkenobi I look forward to listening to your talks. They help me realize more of what my husband is going through.

[@Redneckkenobi]

@@suepeterson168 on the 25th and 26th I’ll be recording my journey to be screened for liver cancer and seeing my liver doctor. And I’m glad I can help. That’s my goal

[@mayak.7628]

I wonder, whether u used to take painkillers like asprin or tylenol, and/or antidepressants. besides alcohol.. best wishes

[@Redneckkenobi]

Nope none of that. I did use ibuprofen, I’m sure my stomach is thanking me for that one 🤷🏻

[@wwnusacommentarynewsworldw2133]

Mild nonspecific gallbladder wall thickening in the absence of gallstones. Findings can be seen in the setting of hepatocellular dysfunction and night heart failure among multiple other etiologies. Additional workup as clinically warranted

[@Kevin_Yagoonie]

Iching all over, swelling on my feet, and back pain in backside mid area im guess its my liver. Anyone have these symptoms. Im 42 now and been drinking heavy since my 20's

[@Redneckkenobi]

It could be, but I would recommend checking with your doctor.

[@suekaiser4163]

Yes. Pls do check with your Dr. Those symptoms are often associated with kidney/liver issues.(Retired nurse here.).

[@Kevin_Yagoonie]

@@suekaiser4163 just got back from the hospital. They took urine & blood tests also X-ray. Everything looked good so I don't know.

[@cibonthesaint8903]

Similar story here. Take care!

[@Redneckkenobi]

Thank you. You as well

[@rdallas81]

Bro. Turn to Christ. Saved my life. I seen things that would blow your mind. God is real. Everyone will know that PERFECTLY on that last day

[@geraldbutler5484]

Which god?

[@justme8204]

Hey buddy, how you doing today¿¿¿ good i hope...

[@Redneckkenobi]

I’m ok. I had some really bad pain from my hernias earlier but better. Thanks for asking

[@justme8204]

No worries ... Good to hear your feeling better now...👍👍👍

[@MiryamGonzalez-jw8ho]

Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I would like to offer you a paid collaboration. Is there an email where I can send my proposal? Thank you!

[@michaelkong2682]

only really is 7 or 8 shots a night. doesnt seem like much when you look at it like that. Or a 6 pack of beer. I would think a lot of people would have a 6 pack of beer most evenings. Some people can drink heaps and do that all their life and still make it to thier 70s, some people drink not so much and it eats their body away. Alcohol really is a stupid thing and I think people selling it, including the government should feel guilty and ashamed..

[@Joseph-dr5tz]

You must have being drinking two bottles of whiskey a day to get cirrhosis of the liver after 2.years.

[@Redneckkenobi]

Nope it runs in my family liver problems the 2 years I drank just sped it up

[@jasper_0123]

@@Redneckkenobi correct. hemochromatosis will cause liver damage even without drinking. it was the high ferritin levels that caused the cirrhosis. Good luck and keep up the great work.

[@Redneckkenobi]

@@jasper_0123 fight on every day 😊 thanks for the comment

[@rdallas81]

Stop drinking. Easy.

[@Unknown-dc4ei]

Take NAC to repair liver and Grind papaya seads. And you’ll be good

[@user-lj6lz4lb1p]

I also have tumors on my liver and fatty liver.but my liver tests are ok so far. I need to see the doctors more.the fatigue, an depression is ĺousy.

[@user-lj6lz4lb1p]

I got hep c. 14 yrs ago.took harvoni and it cleared it up.good.now its sirrosis.i dont drink 40 yrs sober but pills an booz an hep c ruined it.i have dull pain scratchs, on my skin.an now im scared.71 yrs old. Im working on good diet an exercise. God bless you an everyone else.suffering. Im alone too no family

[@vanisreeanandan5841]

You will be fine