Hey, I Might NOT Be Dying

#51
#51
Weezer said:
I could probably do Thursday. Wednesday I have a paracentesis scheduled. That's where they stick a needle in your stomach to try and drain away fluid build up from the liver failure. It's not pleasant.
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Nothing like a big needle in the gut right before lunch.

In all seriousness, Weez, good luck and God speed! Praying for you, brother.
 
#52
#52
Weezer said:
I could probably do Thursday. Wednesday I have a paracentesis scheduled. That's where they stick a needle in your stomach to try and drain away fluid build up from the liver failure. It's not pleasant.
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Yeah, sounds like Wednesday is out. No rush. If you feel like it Thursday, let me know. We could do next week if that's better.
 
#53
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Sly, I can do tomorrow if you want, or next week if that's better for you. E-mail me at WeezerVol @ yahoo.com. I don't have your phone number, do you have mine?
 
#54
#54
They didn't get much fluid off today. They can see a lot more in there, but they only felt comfortable sticking me twice, so they got what they could with those two sticks. They'll try again in two weeks.
 
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vols72 said:
Praying for you buddy,and thank you for your words.
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The best way to get through life is leaning upon each other. Too much hate and hurt in the world already. It's time for humanity to learn to love one another, no matter the race, gender, nationality, religion, etc. Sure, there are bad people in the world, but I believe the majority of people are good, they just don't always know how to express it. Maybe that's just the idealist in me, but to me, we're all human.

As for words, I'm glad if some of mine have helped. I've lived with BPD since I was a teenager, so I can relate to what your daughter is going through. If anything I say helps you to get a better understanding of it, then I'm more than happy to speak about it. God bless you and your daughter. Faith will guide you through.
 
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Today has been a hard day. Well, technically, I guess it was yesterday, but it still feels like today to me. After an eventful week, it was hard to get my body going. Now it doesn't want to sleep. Might just get dressed and go grab breakfast.
 
#59
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Weezer said:
Today has been a hard day. Well, technically, I guess it was yesterday, but it still feels like today to me. After an eventful week, it was hard to get my body going. Now it doesn't want to sleep. Might just get dressed and go grab breakfast.
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Enjoy your breakfast my friend.

Thoughts and prayers to you
 
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Weezer said:
So I've had cirrhosis of the liver for some time now. I'm on the liver transplant list at Vanderbilt, but unfortunately, no matches yet. I went for a routine visit last Tuesday. The doctor said I have about a year to live. He said either they find me a liver, or, as he put it, Heaven. Being religious, I look at it as whatever happens is God's will. But I'd be lying if I said this hasn't created a high level of anxiety within me. I'm not really scared, which is odd, I just find myself highly nervous.

I'm hoping talking about it might help those nerves, but I'm not sure if it will work or not.

For the record, I have the NASH form of cirrhosis, meaning it wasn't caused by alcohol. I had a fatty liver that turned into cirrhosis.

One other note, my dad died less than a year ago from liver cancer, which started out as NASH before turning into cancer.
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God bless you brother. I believe that this life is the illusion. The eternal is reality. But God does heal. Last year at this time a man asked me to come to the hospital and anoint and pray for him. He had stage four lung cancer that his doctors said was untreatable, and they told him he had 6 months at best to live. He did no radiation or chemo. I asked him did he believe that God Almighty the creator of the universe could heal him, and would heal him if he believed and it was his will...he said yes..I say he HAD stage 4 lung cancer, because today that man is cancer free and healthier than ever...funny you don't see that on the news huh? I am no great man if God or healer, but simple faith can really move mountains. Either way we are going to receive the ultimate healing one day.
 
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Weezer said:
The best way to get through life is leaning upon each other. Too much hate and hurt in the world already. It's time for humanity to learn to love one another, no matter the race, gender, nationality, religion, etc. Sure, there are bad people in the world, but I believe the majority of people are good, they just don't always know how to express it. Maybe that's just the idealist in me, but to me, we're all human.

Hugs Weezer - You speak the truth. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers
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#62
No updates yet. I have blood work every week. I take a multitude of meds. But nothing from Vandy about a potential liver.
 
#69
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Weezer said:
Too far gone for a partial. Need a whole liver.
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A work colleague was on the list and seemed he was not going to get one in time. We even held a tribute (pre funeral) for him but lo and behold one came through at the last minute.

Hang in there man.
 
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Weezer,I want you to know I had you on my mind when I got this. Praying for you brother. I know your going through a lot and if you ever need to talk,just let me know.
 

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Thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, actions, etc. I noticed a thread about organ donors. Until my cirrhosis, I was an organ donor. The doctor told me once I receive a transplant, I'll no longer be able to donate. But I encourage those that can to sign up as organ donors. Once you leave this world, you'll no longer have need of them, but someone might. Organ donation can touch many lives, and you'll be giving someone a chance to live a longer life. Please, at least consider it. Life is a great gift to give.
 
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#73
#73
I feel horrible today. Days like this make it tough.
 
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