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Cirrhosis of the Liver: What to expect when waiting for a transplant?
Transplants | Last Active: Aug 16, 2023 | Replies (104)Comment receiving replies
I had a Fibrosure blood test that indicated that I had F 4 Cirrhosis. I have read online that this is a highly reliable test for cirrhosis. Does anyone know anything about the Fibrosure test? I am scheduled to have an MRI, blood tests and liver biopsy at Mayo soon. I have also read that the Fibroscan test is more reliable than a biopsy in diagnosing cirrhosis because the Fibroscan gives the "big picture" of the liver while the biopsy only tests a small sample of the liver. Does anyone know anything about this?
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Hello, I am new to this site and looking for someone to talk to about my new diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver. I found out for sure on Feb 13,2023 that it was indeed stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver. I can't tell you how scared I am to hear those words, especially when I don't drink. Unfortunately, I was one of the unlucky ones to get a unrelated alcoholic fatty liver. I had two bariatric surgeries first was the sleeve it was done in 2013 for being overweight and many other health related issues. Then in 2021 I had the gastric bypass (also known as Roux-en-y to help for Gerd.
I am hoping telling my story I can help someone else be able to open up and not be afraid to tell there's. I'm a 56 year old female married for 40 years with 3 grown children 2 girls, and 1 boy with a total of 11 grandchildren who I want to watch grow up and have children of their own one day. I truly hope my liver specialist can make that happen at least for the next 10-20 years. With the grace of the good Lord above he will.
Hope you all have a wonderful rest of your day!