Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Honey, I never did measure lactulose just opened the bottle and chugged it down so many times a day and so did Jon. You may also be having a bad case of nerves before tomorrows meeting. If you had to many BM's you may be dehydrated. If you are thirsty than you are on your way to dehydration already. Drink water and fluids that are good for you but be careful of overdosing on to much sugars and salts all at one time. Drink fluids slowly and throughout a long period of time not all at once. I have been before the TP Board many times and with my full support team of family and primary care givers. Don't lie that would be the worst thing. The Medical Board knows your full medical and psychological conditions and prognosis. They know you feel and look like hell and on a professional medical standpoint they know medically better than you what is going on with you. If you were not this sick and not having all these complications than you would not be going now before the transplant board. The key is to always have hope and the desire to live on no matter what and to fight like hell for your life at all costs. If you show you have lost all hope and your will to survive than they figure you will not fight and survive the long hard road for a transplant and keep up your post op transplant medical care. They do realize how tough it all is on you and for your primary care givers. You get dressed up tomorrow even if you look and feel like hell have a good attitude about the transplant process, the board and all you must do and show them how much you want to be listed and want to live. Show them how much you want this transplant !!!!!!!!!!!!! Ask as many questions as you need to and take notes. I stuck with their program and answered whatever questions they asked of me. I phrased my answers in a way that was the truth and what they also wanted to hear. They realize you are somewhat confused and for good reasons with high ammonia levels. I was scared going before the board which is natural for anyone and found them to be more understanding and less demanding than what I had feared and worried so much about. Just do the best you can have faith in you and that you WILL do fine tomorrow. Believe in yourself and you will do fine. It's going to be a Good Day Tomorrow a Good Meeting and Happy Mardi Gras. Love and Hugs. Take Care and Our Prayers are with You. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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