thank you

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I guess I need to navigate this site a little better. I just wrote

a very long message only to somehow lose it to the great unknown.

I'm not a very fast typist so I'll keep this a little shorter this

time. I want to thank everyone who has reached out to me on this

site. It is a real lifeline to know people are listening and

caring. My husband has asked me not to say anything to anyone about

his diagnosis and it makes it tough for me especially when well

meaning and caring friends are asking about his health. we have not

told the kids yet either. I have only told my parents to keep my

sanity so it really helps to have somewhere to let things out.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

is not ill enough to go out on SSD. We are investigating LTD

through his company's insurance and have gotten all the forms to the

doctor. He is in sales and required to travel a great deal which he

has been doing but he does get very fatigued as I'm sure you all

know. He does not want to stop working for his psychological well

being but we do not think he should push it. He has not had a

biopsy yet (His doc was afraid of bleeding) but we are going to a

specialist next week to have this done hopefully because it is real

tough to get into the one that was recommended to us. His doc is

setting up the appointment.

The best advice I have been given is to take this illness one day at

a time. I think the whole diagnosis of cirrhosis was overwhelming

to me and that is why I had my panic attack. I will try to focus on

each battle as it comes instead of the whole picture. It would be

nice to hear some hopeful stories. I'm sure you all know what

happens when you start reading stuff on the internet...I've never

been so blown away in my life. But I also know that people can live

a long time with cirrhosis. I'm trying to stay positive.

Lastly, I know you would not be on this site if you or a loved one

were not fighting this battle. My very best hopes go out to each

and everyone of you. Hopefully I can lend a little support when

needed to you.

Thanks again.