NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease): Want to connect with others

@ferrer2024 Hi. I wouldn't exactly call it "treatment" - I saw on an imaging report that I likely had cirrhosis of the liver, so I found a gastroenterologist in my medical group. She ordered the liver scan, gave me the results and suggested the following: no alcohol (not even non-alcoholic brew like O'Douls), no added salt or sugar, only fresh fruit (no dried fruit), limited carbs such as bread.
There is a drug called Rezdiffra, but I was turned down by Medicare because according to the government, I already have cirrhosis despite my diagnosis.

I returned to the practice after losing nearly 20 pounds and relegated to a medical assistant who was dismissive and, I would say, judgmental toward my drinking history. I have not returned.

I try to stay motivated about eating the right things. However, I am 77. I have opted not to deprive myself of a meal at my favorite Mexican restaurant and a frozen Margarita every month or so. I am not that big into self-denial, and I want to enjoy the time I have remaining.

I wish I could give you more information, but I think what I am doing is all that can be done for this stage of the disease. I wish you luck - and a nicer doctor!

@ferrer2024 Hi. I wouldn't exactly call it "treatment" - I saw on an imaging report that I likely had cirrhosis of the liver, so I found a gastroenterologist in my medical group. She ordered the liver scan, gave me the results and suggested the following: no alcohol (not even non-alcoholic brew like O'Douls), no added salt or sugar, only fresh fruit (no dried fruit), limited carbs such as bread.
There is a drug called Rezdiffra, but I was turned down by Medicare because according to the government, I already have cirrhosis despite my diagnosis.

I returned to the practice after losing nearly 20 pounds and relegated to a medical assistant who was dismissive and, I would say, judgmental toward my drinking history. I have not returned.

I try to stay motivated about eating the right things. However, I am 77. I have opted not to deprive myself of a meal at my favorite Mexican restaurant and a frozen Margarita every month or so. I am not that big into self-denial, and I want to enjoy the time I have remaining.

I wish I could give you more information, but I think what I am doing is all that can be done for this stage of the disease. I wish you luck - and a nicer doctor!

@ferrer2024 Hi. I wouldn't exactly call it "treatment" - I saw on an imaging report that I likely had cirrhosis of the liver, so I found a gastroenterologist in my medical group. She ordered the liver scan, gave me the results and suggested the following: no alcohol (not even non-alcoholic brew like O'Douls), no added salt or sugar, only fresh fruit (no dried fruit), limited carbs such as bread.
There is a drug called Rezdiffra, but I was turned down by Medicare because according to the government, I already have cirrhosis despite my diagnosis.

I returned to the practice after losing nearly 20 pounds and relegated to a medical assistant who was dismissive and, I would say, judgmental toward my drinking history. I have not returned.

I try to stay motivated about eating the right things. However, I am 77. I have opted not to deprive myself of a meal at my favorite Mexican restaurant and a frozen Margarita every month or so. I am not that big into self-denial, and I want to enjoy the time I have remaining.

I wish I could give you more information, but I think what I am doing is all that can be done for this stage of the disease. I wish you luck - and a nicer doctor!