My experience with being given one year to live, Living with liver disease

[@junck1978]

I just found your videos, and they are resonating with me. I was given 3 months to live in 2021 with Cirrhosis of the liver. I wasn't able to get on the transplant list. My liver is 100% repaired today. The doctors don't know; they just say words because they are supposed to. I'll pray for you, GOD IS KING!

[@grannygoes7882]

How did you repair your liver?

[@junck1978]

@@grannygoes7882 I quit drinking 100% the day I went to the emergency room and got diagnosed. I guess the liver is one of the only organs that can regenerate itself after you damage it. So that and Jesus.

[@grannygoes7882]

@@junck1978 I agree. Milk Thistle is an herb that can heal your liver as well. Many alcoholics have repaired their liver and gone on to live long and normal lives. Good for you!

[@dansduncan]

You didn't have cirrhosis if your liver healed. Cirrhosis is completely irreversible.

[@Cognitoman]

@@dansduncangot misdiagnosed most likely

[@janeeden919]

My Dad was given 3 months to live when I was born but he lived another 27 years!

[@boulderbigsly]

My dad died this week, July 17th, at 9:41pm. He survived THREE aneurysms, not one, THREE, and when his kidneys failed and the doctors had given him 3 years to live, that mf lived for another 17 years. Nobody knows everything Rest in Peace, Tracy Allen Zientek, 1962 - 2024

[@jenwhitesides]

I'm so sorry.

[@deer105]

I had a similar experience with my Mom. She died in early February of this year (2024). She was put on Hospice for the first time in late 2018. She was in ICU and even intubated several times during that approximately 5 and a half year timeframe. I would guess she had at least 10 hospitalizations and we were told several times she was near death. She finally died of COPD this winter in a Hospice House, while also having Congestive Heart Failure and Vascular Dementia.

[@gaillessard2786]

I'd be curious how far apart the aneurysms were. I had one in twenty twelve. They told me if I survived 3 years after that my chances would go up for not having another one. What do you think? How far apart were his?

[@stevenhensman2541]

You say your dad died. Are you sure about that? Where is your father now? In you honestly do not know, do you? I can insure you that he is not dead. There isn't no death death does not exist and you will know what I'm on about 1 day. I promise you you will see him again from steve hensman near death experience

[@Aeoniik]

@@stevenhensman2541I get what you’re trying to say but it’s pretty insensitive to tell that to someone who’s dad just died, I believe our souls continue on, but to those still alive, death is very real. My dad died when I was 9 and it changed my life forever. It was the most real thing that happened to me.

[@scottnichols-wg7ju]

I was given 45 days-9 years ago.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Oh wow scott! I am so glad that they were wrong!!! Thank you for sharing! God bless❤❤❤

[@Rebecca-bb6od]

They can't tell from one person from the next. If you do the research, it says 2 to 12 years and some go 15 years if you have no other underlying health issues? My Dr. G.I. doc said that you can not heal the scars. Adventually the scars become too much and the liver ca t function correctly and begins to shut down. I too am living with cirrhosis, without a transplant or a miracle from God, we will Adventually die from the cirrhosis and we are at a much greater threat for liver or pancreas cancer. It is sad, no one wants to face the end of our life. I'm 64, and I still want more years. I just pray and ask the Lord for help. I'm sorry for your pain and heartache 💔

[@benjaminyoung1746]

I’m 10 months into sobriety. I’m from Charleston, if you ever want to come fish the saltwater please feel free to reach out. I’m very proud of you and I live your honesty.

[@thereasonableconsumer]

A doctor gave my grandfather 6 months to live after they diagnosed him with 2 terminal diseases. He lived for over 20 years, and the doctor died 6 months later.

[@yppakcaasi5396]

Based on binge watching this channel and reading comments, it seems cirhosis isnt the death sentence we were all told it is.. seems if you stop drinking you have a good chance of making it

[@twinkle533]

@@yppakcaasi5396 So, true. Reading your positive post made my day. I am going through the same liver issues. I always count my day's becuz the Dr said "I only have 2 years". I get scared when I sleep but count my blessings when I wake up. Its a new me and a new beginning. I drank on and off, ate sweet n sour gummies, drank when I got miffed. But now, I have changed my diet no salts sugars, dairy. I just lik c food. haven't touched a drop of any kind of alcahol/wine since diagnosed feb 2023. Tks for reading.😎🇬🇧

[@gaillessard2786]

Because the liver can kind of heal itself and replenish. ​@@yppakcaasi5396

[@jaxl1931]

​@@yppakcaasi5396Agreed, the liver is remarkable at regeneration!

[@TheRealNighthawkBaby]

Word brother Amen ❤

[@connorarmstad3582]

This is powerful testimony. I quit alcohol 2.5 years ago, just in time. My kidneys were on the way out. Staying quit will never be easy for me, but hearing your story makes it much easier. Thank you.

[@bryantclerkley7056]

Honestly you look great for 44, glad you’re doing better.

[@christyswann3772]

Your story is an inspiration for people with any health challenge! I haven't drank in years but alcohol negatively impacted my life in various ways as a child and as an adult. I dont know why you popped up on my youtube feed but ive been binge watching your videos. Thank you for your openness. Through your suffering, youve grown and are helping many people. I love your heart. Thank you

[@Healingandchoices]

The body is remarkable at self-healing with the right ingredients and time.

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

Depends on the Stage. Liver Cirrhosis is Level 4 and cannot be healed. Hepatorenal Syndrome (Kidney Failure due to Liver Cirrhosis) cannot be healed.

[@Strive4GreatnessPOP]

​@@Peekaboo-Kittyif you only knew what a 40 day fast can do

[@halibut1249]

you have a great gift for narrating and sharing these very personal episodes of your life, your illness, life's lessons learned along the way. you look very healthy and i hope you continue to heal and get stronger. God bless!

[@kathrynminnick8986]

Powerful, sad and hopeful at the same time. Dear LD, I hope you live to see grandchildren and a headful of gray hair and all the marks of a long, full and blessed life! 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Kathryn!!!! I really do hope so too!!! I really do! God bless❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@scottcastillo7936]

Your are a wonderful man. Your wife is a wonderful woman in that her work efforts mattered as much as yours. Good job.

[@robertivers4200]

You are fortunate to have a sweet family that loves and cares about you. Not everyone does😮❤😊

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Very true! You are right, I am very lucky. Thank you! God bless

[@shanereynolds4276]

Bro this is really powerful.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Shane! I hope you are having a great day! God bless😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@honeyowen3163]

I hope you're children know that their dad is a hero. I'm convinced that you are saving lives by sharing your stories via video. Your family should be so proud of you and so should you. I hope you'll share my comment with your family.

[@Jouco]

I don't know you but I'm proud of you! Keep fighting buddy!

[@richardking2489]

Dude you really are an inspiration for me to stay sober. I cant thank you enough. It brings me to tears if I think about my kids losing me. Youve been through the ringer and now you stand tall and offer hope. Thank you and may you have an awesome fathers day weekend coming up!

[@cindy2418]

Don’t give up. You are looking very good.

[@jillschemanske]

You are a great speaker God bless and thank you for sharing

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for saying that jill!!! You are so welcome! Thank you for being here! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@RobLawrenceTeam]

Powerful story man. What a testament to the human will to live. Wish you many more years!

[@BobOsterheldt]

LD. This story is so sad! My late wife died from liver disease due to alcohol abuse. The spineless doctors made me tell her she was dying. Horrible. I feel for you and so glad ypu are still with us.

[@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p]

@MrBobO I send you my deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your wife. Spineless is putting it mildly! This is a good place to share YOUR story.

[@MonaYY_Rig]

Bob I’m so sorry that happened to you. Sending you hugs

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hello Bob. I am so sorry for your loss and the fact that you had to give your wife that horrible news. I am so very sorry. Thank you for sharing. God bless❤❤❤❤

[@christineduffy3113]

No Doctor can force you to do anything you did not need to tell your wife but how do you know she didn't want to know? I would my opinion only

[@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p]

I just cry every time I hear this story...it's identical to my deceased son. They said "maybe a year....if you're lucky" He has a child that turned 18 one month before his death. I have custody of my grandson and he is depressed but hanging on. I say this to reiterate what LD is saying. My son, Ron, lasted a year and half but gave up half way through because he had it with Dr's. He was to get a liver biopsy and a groin biopsy...but he blew it off. He blew off blood work, and more. Listen to LD. He knows the ropes. I pray every day for him, that God will keep him going so he can be that light up on a hill! LD YOUR STORY, THO SAD, IS BRINGING HOPE TO MANY.

[@MonaYY_Rig]

Thinking about you. Stay strong. Love to you 💚❤️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for the prayers ronsmom! I know that it's tough for you to share these things about Ron, but I know that it will help someone put there. I'm sorry that my story makes you cry, it has to be so tough. Thank you so much for the prayers! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p]

@liverdisease-qb6rk No big deal about my tears. I'm getting used to it. Never stop telling it! You kinda wrote the book consequences of alcoholism. (Pun intended)

[@twinkle533]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk thanks for your comments. Well said in one comment, you should write a book.😇

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@@twinkle533 thank you!!! I am really considering it!

[@kristihoward7016]

How horribly shocking to hear news like that 😢 I pray 🙏 the good Lord has mercy on everyone suffering from this horrible disease and never give up the fight ❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Kristi! It's good to see you again! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@roxanneiamawake4311]

@@liverdisease-qb6rkI just got told I have hepatitis c I think I got it ten years ago I just found out I am new to your channel how did you get liver disease ?

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@roxanneiamawake4311 I am so sorry to hear that. I got cirrhosis because of my alcoholism. I have known about it for almost 2 years now. I hope that you are feeling ok today. You are in the right place. Hope to talk to you more in the future! God bless❤️

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

God bless this young man. And god bless his beautiful wife. She is rare gem. Thank you for sharing your story

[@bearmcquade2846]

I'm old as dirt 😊. I have stop smoking three times. I restarted after two out of three Doctors visits 😅. Not smoking, two beers a day. Enjoying the last years out doors . ❤ God Bless all U . Hang in there bud❤

[@twinkle533]

It sucks, the way we are told such horrific news. I was and still am thinking of that dreadful day when I was diagnosed. I wasn't told in a room but in front of everyone. I was grieving. My kids, my kids kept running in my mind, over and over. My kid with cerebral palsy..needs me my son. It was hard lik u LD, I said to myself "get up kelly, u can fight this diease. " Slowly day by day I got out the house started to walk. Its just lik baby steps. I was gìven 2 years. Its just a number. Thank God, we have a new day and a new beginning. Ur a very good positive person. Yeah, we have a second chance. 😇

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey there! I am so sorry that you had to go through that, I know how hard it is hearing that news. And to have to think about leaving out children here without us. I hope that you are feeling great today! I know how some days are good and some are bad, just depends on how the wind blows. Thank you! God bless❤😂❤😂

[@rossrenberg7281]

Thank you for your bravery and honestly. My mom was recently diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease. Decades of alcoholic drinking, poor diet, smoking cigs and unhealthy overall lifestyle. I was told this last week and has been hard to accept.

[@spingirl4855]

So glad you turned your life around and can share your positive message!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much spingirl!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@AmericanMike815]

Thank you for your message. Very very helpful for me to hear your story.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome Americanmike! I'm glad that it helped! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@MonaYY_Rig]

LD you’re going to live a long beautiful life. I truly do believe that! It’s a miracle you are doing so well and I’m glad you’re here. What a terrible scary thing to be told ! You’re a blessing my friend. love and hugs 💚💚💚💚💚

[@CMoore8539]

I totally agree with you Mona!💞 I believe that too.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I really do hope so mona!!! Thank you so much for saying that! Hope you are having a wonderful day today and not working too hard! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@ShadesOClarity]

Thanks!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much brother! I really do appreciate it!! You are awesome man!!! Hope your day is a wonderful one!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@turningtree6351]

You’re 44 years old?! You look AT LEAST 10 years younger! And that is after all that severe alcohol abuse.

[@Jakblade]

100 percent. I honestly thought he was my age.

[@bustedknuckles6051]

That's nuts. I assumed he was mid 20s.

[@louio]

He looks like he's in his early 30s

[@andrewterry8092]

Speaking as a bald 55 year old myself, he probably looks 44 without the hat!

[@bustedknuckles6051]

@@andrewterry8092 look at his older videos, he has a full head of dark hair 😳

[@ericar2856]

Listening to this story is heartbreaking and I am glad you are with us now still and sharing your story. You all continue to be in my prayers. we love you.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for the prayers Erica! I really appreciate it! Hope you are having a great day! God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@angiesweeting6618]

LD, this is probably one of your best videos I have watched, in my opinion, so glad you are still here and doing remarkable things. Who would've thought you would be helping so many through this channel when you were told the devastating news. Keep on truckin!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much angie! I really appreciate you saying that! Who would have thought this would be the best one yet??? Hope all is well with you today!!!! Sending ❤ God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@cherylleannhuntley5049]

You amaze me LD! You are such a bright light in the midst of anyone who is facing a serious illness, and I am thankful for your words of encouragement. For me, this was not a negative video, but rather one with a message of hope and love. I love you, LD, and what you stand for! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Cheryl!!! I really appreciate you saying this!!! Love you too!!!❤❤❤❤❤ God bless😊😊😊

[@marcjefferson2500]

Sounds alot like my story i chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, and neuropathy, bless you man, what god have planned for you no man can take.

[@Goosemancan]

I hope you live a long time bro

[@debragould5347]

How are you progressing now LD? I know you beat your one year diagnosis, thank God. Do you feel better, stronger? I know there are many of us who want you to be a miracle!! I do❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for this debra! I am doing much better than I was, that is for sure! Lots of surgeries, but they seem to be helping! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@debragould5347]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk that's so wonderful to hear!

[@Carbonx007]

No shit right..2 years longer then the year they gave you..I'd be pissed.. I know ur just happy to be Alive..but for a doctor to say that you would think they know something. Well wtf even doctors aren't sure....im glad your hanging in there..im glad that doc was wrong and hopefully you tried to contact her and tell her your still around..maybe she will not just say chit like that willy nilly when clearly everyone is different..or at least there are some that it doesn't apply to...the norm..you look healthy and peaceful..hopefully your feeling better

[@Bad_spark]

​@@Carbonx007If doctors wouldn't ever say anything they weren't 100% sure of then there would be a lot of frustration. Sometimes you need to get have an estimation from a pro, even if it's off it's the best reference point for planning ahead.

[@gaillessard2786]

​@@Bad_sparkAnd like I said, they base that on a lot of factors. They're not just guessing they're making educated prognostications.

[@jg-ub4ek]

Glad you're sober man

[@JudyGerity-zh3qb]

When I was diagnosed the doctor, not my regular doctor came out told my husband I had Cirrhosis and I needed to stop drinking. I don’t drink at all. Sone doctors should not make assumptions.

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

I have the sameee problem w my chronic pancreatitis, 🤨😒😣.

[@Dawn-js6qg]

I still get the side eye from doctors. I have PBC. It’s rare, mostly attacks women 50+. So many blood tests to get that diagnosis. Now I’m trying for the TIPS procedure but insurance is making that difficult by denying the tests to make that happen.

[@deniserusinski5354]

My sister in law also did not drink and had cirrhosis. She did drink tons and tons of pepsi. Regular , all that sugar is not good. But she was told a year but did not make 9 months.

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

@@deniserusinski5354 Wowwww 😔…

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I am so sorry that happened Judy. You are right. Not all liver disease is caused by drinking. That's just not ok. Thank you for sharing! God bless ❤❤❤❤

[@valentinaplasaj8587]

I also hope and pray you meet with the RIGHT doctors who guide and encourage you in every single way needed. Man. Youre so damn strong and inspiring; and have such a genuine, brilliantly bright soul. God bless you, and your family.

[@marcundoran1935]

Beautiful video. You're so right. It takes us a while to realize what's truly important in life. John Kabatt-zinn always says 'if you're like ving and breathing there's more right than wrong with you'. Thanks for a lovely video xx

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much! It really does take a lot to see what's really important. God bless❤❤❤❤

[@cheryldeanley2074]

Hey G, Your video was so powerful. I can't even imagine. In 2016 I went to the ER for a cough I had for 3 weeks. It hurt when I breathe in in my back. Thank God I was living with my dad taking care of him . I said Dad I'm having trouble. I remember us driving to the ER. When I got there I had a hundred and six fever. My lungs were so infected. They took me right in and put a 2 ft in my neck. I remember screaming and then taking my dad out. After that I don't remember anything for 2 months. They told my family I was on the brink of dying. I feel glad that I didn't know any of that. What you went through being aware of your destiny I can't even imagine. We are both here for a reason I love you and what you have done for me❤❤❤

[@cheryldeanley2074]

Sorry so long ❤

[@cheryldeanley2074]

I did want to ask you one thing about ascites. When you stop drinking does that go away. Just wondering

[@MonaYY_Rig]

Cheryl what a frightening experience!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey jersey girl! I did not know that happened to you! That's so scary! I am so happy that you made it out ok. You were in a coma for 2 months???? That's very frightening! Thank you so much for being you jersey girl!!! ❤ you! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@wolfwagonc1727]

You’re so right about the whole money thing. Life all about memories and friends and family. I never owned anything nice. Just about everything I own is used or old and I’m fine with that. Plus, I am also 44 years old and I really enjoy talking about the past with people lol. Things were a lot funner back than it seemed. Great video.👍

[@Micru866]

I can relate to your comment. Things were a lot simpler back in the day lol.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much! We are the same age! I really enjoy the same things!!! Thank you for being here! God bless❤❤❤

[@ShadesOClarity]

Our old area is swampy. We get mosquitoes, yellowflies, horseflies, ticks, and gnats. I hate Carolina Bugs. I can't imagine man the sress, fear and hopelessness of what the doctors said. You are keeping yourself healthy. I ran into a rough spot, which you might have seen, but I am glad you are still around. I don't like being newly sober again, but at least it is sobriety. I'll look at this six months from now and I am sure I'll feel even better. I admire you and think you are really doing well. Great video!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much man! I know how you feel brother. It's ok, It's just part of the journey, just a bump in the road. I know you've got it this time! I'm praying for you my friend! God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@MichaelHuisinga]

God bless you brother

[@bobmerrifield3371]

LD, you inspire me. I think I’ve told you how bad of a drunk I used to be and I sobered up last summer finally but waited another seven months to go to the doctor and luckily I was OK but I don’t think I would’ve had the balls to get a physical if I hadn’t been for your videos. I love you brother!! You are a great guy!!❤

[@markczarny7088]

I was diagnosed eight years ago at the age of 58 I'm 66 now but I still get by .mh liver looked to be really scarred. id id stop drinking straight away

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I'm sorry to hear that you have gotten diagnosed too. I hope that you are feeling well now. I don't drink any longer. I quit over 2 years ago. Thank you. God bless❤❤

[@Converse-o4d]

​@@liverdisease-qb6rkAny experimental treatments ?

[@toddn5032]

Wow. Keep the strength. You are an inspiration

[@jeanwixted2058]

Thank you, i really needed to hear this message today ❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome jean!!! Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@travisn346]

Hey man I have no idea how I found your channel as I don't drink. This is incredibly inspirational . No one is completely free from addiction or temptation and it's a daily devotion to stay the course. God bless.

[@markbradley5873]

It's so hard to hear your story and I pray you have many more years 🙏

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much mark!! God bless❤❤❤

[@joachim5080]

Powerful message!

[@bishop_416]

Amen. You're here on earth for a reason... God bless you and your family... take good care and keep on spreading your truth/light. 🌺🍀🪴

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much bishop!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@Mmoose712]

Awesome advice LD! Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope that people that are ready to give up will listen to your story!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so very much Angela!!! I really hope so too!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@michellerose7591]

Found your videos yesterday, I’ve been drinking hard for several years. This is an eye opener 🇦🇺🇦🇺🙏🙏💜

[@btown8210]

I often skip or fast forward videos but I’ve watched two of yours intently, having had you come up as a recommendation today. You have a profound, honest way of discussing this awful addictive, gripping disease and how it can capture you like a Venus fly pot. Very personable and direct. I think we can feel invincible for years and forget what a poisonous toxin alcohol is. Often recovery videos make us feel everyone just ‘bounces’ back but this is BS. I’ve gone from a very heavy drinker to someone who, for some reason, is acutely aware I could be at the cusp of a serious illness if I continue. I owe my body some thanks back, for all the years it’s relentlessly looked after me and tried to cleanse the poisons I fed it away. It’s like a sudden realisation, now I’m in my mid 40s. Thank you so much for your video, its hit me in a way that not all of them do. Please do continue to keep raising awareness and your message. Amazing - good luck dude. Mental strength and outlook account for so much. X

[@TheEvsz06]

Love hearing about your journey, you are truly an inspiration, God Bless. You are in my prayers, keep up the good fight😇

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for saying that! God bless you too my friend! ❤❤❤

[@jessieaguilar2799]

Glad to see that today you are recovered some since your diagnosis. Incredible to hear that you got up and continued to live your life. You are super human man.

[@DebraReule]

We love you LD❤❤❤❤. Thanks for sharing your encouraging story.

[@petercleary1000]

Bless you 🙏 ♥

[@MichaelLyons-jb5gf]

Thank you for sharing that. Man you are so inspirational we are really lucky to know you. God bless you and your family.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome Michael!!! Thank you so much for saying that!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@conspiracyreviewtube]

My great grandpa was given 3 months to live back in the 80’s when he was diagnosed with throat cancer but he lived until 2014

[@davidlafond8327]

That was really quite a story! Once again, we're all glad you're here and doing better now, and that the doctor's initial prognosis was wrong. I've seen many people go on living for many years or even decades after being told by doctors that they don't have much time left. I think mental strength is what keeps them going, and its what keeps you going as well. You want to be strong for your wife and kids so that you can continue to be in their lives for as long as possible. Oh and you're right about health being the most important thing in life. Without your health, no amount of money or material possessions will matter. Live your life, take care of yourself and loved ones, and just hope for the best because it's all you can really do in this life! Thanks LD and God bless! ❤

[@MonaYY_Rig]

Yes I agree !

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much David! I have heard so many stories of people being told that they don't have much time left, only to live for years after that. And your health, is your life!!! Without it, nothing else matters. Hope you are having great day my friend! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@kamikaze_kev]

Hey thank you LD! Everything you said helped so much and my love and prayers go out to you and everyone for that miracle! 😊❤🙏

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome kamikaze!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that the video helped!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@angiesweeting6618]

The song "I am not okay" by Jelly Roll is kind of what this videos content reminds me of. I just listened to it for the first time, and in my opinion its powerful song for all of us here that are sick.

[@MonaYY_Rig]

I love that song it really hit me I suffer from depression 🥰

[@Micru866]

We’ll just listened to it because of your comment. 😳 I’m in tears thank you such a powerful song which sums up how many of us feel, at times. Thank you for sharing.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much angie! I am going to listen to that so g now! I have never heard it before! God bless❤❤❤

[@1vanillaface168]

thank you for this very important message!

[@angelmiller241]

Thank you so much for such a raw and honest talk

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

You’re such an inspiration to me.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for saying that!!!! You are awesome! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@jeanroth159]

Im so sorry your going through this,it breaks my heart,your such a kind & caring man. Try not to lose hope. Keep taking care of yourself my friend,you just may live to be an old man like you thought. Thank you for sharing your story,your educating alot of people. Much love & strength to you♡.

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

Such a comforting testimonial surrounding two years of tragedies and uncertainty. Thought about you when i was reading Psalm 45 and 46 the other night. I always feel bad hearing about that hospitalist in Columbia, dismissing you just for refusing the dilaudid. So glad to have your friendship and daily encouragement!!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Craig! Thank you for thinking of me too! I really do appreciate your friendship as well my friend!!! Hope that you are doing well today buddy! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@russellsantana]

Phenomenal post, thank you so much. Wishing you continued success and health.

[@MM-kt4is]

What a beautiful message from a wonderful young man. thank you!

[@jackie-be-alive]

A very powerful message LD. Thank you for wanting to share so that others will benefit from your experience. You give us hope and mental strength 💚

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much jackie!!! I really do help these videos bring hope to so many in need of it! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@lisagreene1458]

Thank you so much for your transparency! Sending love!

[@annrichardson7169]

So very glad♥ ♥ ♥ you are doing well. Gratefulness is a powerful virtue. Psalm 90:12 says, "So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom".

[@TheKeltris]

Such a powerful video celebrating and being grateful for the little things!! Very inspiring!!

[@jeanniejewel2272]

I'm very grateful to hear your story. Thank you.

[@ChalkBlockJunky]

Thank you so much for sharing this. You’re an inspiration ❤God bless

[@motocatz87]

I'm so glad I found your channel. You're a true inspriation to the human spirit and you've helped so many people through your journey. I only wish you could be on a transplant list. It makes me mad that they're not doing that for you. Alcoholism is a disease and I think people can sometimes be biased and be judemental. Our healthcare providers are supposed to be empathetic, understanding and do all they can to save lives. I just wish you could get on the list.

[@donramon2501]

Keep fighting the fight

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I sure will! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤

[@HalHolman-sc7vi]

Hey man I have same exact story: yellow' ascites, all the iv's. Milk thistle,dandelion,manuka honey, green bean coffee extract, digestive enzymes, multi vitamin, chlorella, spirulina. And recovered from Cirrohsis although I have minimal scarring still.

[@jillganar3407]

Still praying for a Complete Healing for you. Your Videos Really Impacted me. Thank you for your Vulnerability and letting us hear your Story First Hand.

[@paulandrew4415]

Wow L.D you really got a raw deal here, to have survived and thrived after all this , you got my respect bro

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much paul! I really appreciate you saying that my friend! God bless❤❤❤

[@animalnannymom]

Thank you for sharing

[@glutitis]

I am a certified nurse. What , I learned over the years, is, that you never, ever give a prediction to people. I've seen it all. Give them a year, they die in a month. Give them a month and they could recover. Who am I, to hand out timing sheets? Not my job. At all. Although, I get that " I nwant to know" - part. Dont we all want to know? Fact is, I want to get old, but if thats my fate, I could have a stroke, or accident tomorow and die. Nobody knows , what time we have. Therefore use it wisely, if possible, we never know. ( L.D. Just to add , to the power, you have , my friend. To not drink, after that horrible diagnosis , takes some very hairy balls. Cudos, to that)

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for saying that my friend! I really appreciate you sharing this too! I really believe you are right, telling someone that can really make things so dark. It was really hard to get out of that funk after hearing that news. God bless❤❤❤❤

[@glutitis]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk I am very pleased, to see, you head on a very good path. I love you. That is strange in itself, due to obvious reasons, but I care.

[@CMoore8539]

Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.❤

[@mr.p135]

Praying for you and your family. Stay positive. I hope for the best for you and anyone going through tough times. Truly puts in perspective how precious life is.

[@donnadenert2996]

I appreciate this video. Keep going, good work. My mom died of cirrhosis very quickly. I like your positivity and gratefulness. And I’m a former hospice nurse, so no one EVER knows …..

[@naomijevons4441]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@shannonjones9344]

Enjoyed this video, the positives are so great, just the small simple things mean the most.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Shannon!!! You are so right! God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@jennaandfriendsanimalsanctuary]

So incredibly heartfelt and sincere. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving folks hope. You've transformed a potential tragedy into a major life lesson - and then shared it with the world out of love. Thank you so much for your compassion, and congrats on taking charge of your life and proving that hospital employee wrong (I think her actions were wrong, for the record).

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so very much for this! I didn't want to waste my lessons I have learned in life, I had to share them. Thank you for being a part of it! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@Kristen10-22]

😊 So sorry about the bugs

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤ thank you Kristen!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@EOTA564]

Always seek a second, third, even fourth opinion. It’s not that doctors are bad at their job, they just have so many priorities to juggle. My wife is a doctor and knowing what I know she tells me about other doctors, I would never rely on the opinion of one regular doctor for something so important unless they are some kind of world renowned expert in their field. A few years ago my mother was told at 67 that she had ‘masses’ on her lungs after a bout of severe pneumonia. The tests came back clear but she was mismanaged after being transferred to intermediate care and almost died from ARDS. Thankfully she made it and is still going strong at 73. The point is that doctors are wrong all the time. Their first priority is not to properly diagnose your illness, it’s to move you through the system.

[@MsHildyhildy]

Thank you for this video ... think it's one of your best❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome and thank you for saying that!!! That's awesome! God bless❤❤❤

[@IgnoranceAverse]

Hi. I really appreciate your videos, and I find them relaxing. Has anyone ever told you that? I have NAFLD due to an autoimmune disorder. Today is an important topic, and I'm glad that you're still here. How do you find something to discuss every day? I find that impressive.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much! I have heard that before, from a lot of people.... I never knew that about myself until doing this channel. I am so sorry that you are dealing with nafld. I hope that you are feeling well today. God bless❤❤❤❤

[@EdwardDuffin]

I enjoy listening to you you talk a lot of sense I pretty much in the same situation as yourself. I worked every day of the week for money money money and I never saw what was important, but I’ve lost my wife my house my house in Italy I’ve lost everything because of drinking and being ill now, so God bless you and keep going Eddie from the UK🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@scottcastillo7936]

I'm just calibrating what you did for 10 years with what I did. Not as much but appreciate the comparison. You DID work your ass off! Great job!

[@Theninjas3]

Thoughts and prayers with you 🙏. I was diagnosed with an enlarged liver. After one full year without a drink, I reversed my enlarged liver .