An update about the TIPS procedure. After the procedure I started gaining weight again (about 20 pounds) and was really bummed out. I had 5 liters taken off and was kind of shocked there was not more. Where was the extra weight coming from? I took a good look at my sodium intake and decided to start keeping a daily log of what I ate and the sodium for each item. (started keeping track of protein intake on the same log) The weight gain slowed down considerably and I am now holding at 220 pounds for the last 7 days. (normal for me is 200 pounds) I decided to keep my sodium intake at 1,500 mg a day max.
Well, I figured out where the extra weight is coming from. I think I have a few pounds of ascites but the new problem is swelling in my legs, ankles and feet. I have an appointment next week with I.R. for a scan to see what is going on in there.
The good news, my meld score has dropped by another 2 points. It is at 12 now.
The bad news, my meld score has dropped by another 2 points.