Prayers needed for my daughter, Jennifer.

[lifesaver91958]

Jennifer is only 29 and has been an alcoholic for the past 6 years. Jennifer has suddenly become very ill over the past three months and we just found out today that her liver is no longer working and her body is trying to shut down. Jennifer is gonna need all the prayers that she can get asking god to help perform a mircale on her.

I could also use a few prayers because I'm not handling the whole thing very well.

[Mama]

I'm so sorry to hear this LS. 29 is such a young age. I'll be keeping both of you in my prayers.

Is there anything that the medical community can do for her?

[mhend]

I'm so sorry LS. I'll send out a prayer for you and your daughter.

[buzzard767]

I'm so sorry LS. I'll send out a prayer for you and your daughter.

As will I. God bless.

Buzz

[MexicoKaren]

Oh LS, I am so sorry. I can only imagine what you must be going through. Of course, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.

[Doc]

I'm so sorry LS. That is absolutely horrible. Good thoughts and prayers on the way for both you and your daughter. I wish there was something more I could do.

[SilverSage]

Oh, Darlene! That's tragic! Of course all of our thought are with you. Please take what little comfort you can in the knowledge that we are all here holding your virtual hand.

[QSis]

Positive and healing thoughts being sent to you and your daughter, Lifesaver.

Her youth will work in her favor. I hope she has a strong will to fight!

We are here for you.

Lee

[lifesaver91958]

Thank you all very much!

[jim_slagle]

We're so sorry to hear about Jennifer.

Jim and Beth

[BamsBBQ]

deepest wishes to your family

[Sass Muffin]

Jennifer is only 29 and has been an alcoholic for the past 6 years. Jennifer has suddenly become very ill over the past three months and we just found out today that her liver is no longer working and her body is trying to shut down. Jennifer is gonna need all the prayers that she can get asking god to help perform a mircale on her.

I could also use a few prayers because I'm not handling the whole thing very well.

You got the prayers.
You've got the positive vibes coming your way.
Stay strong hun.
She's 29 and hopefully not a lot of damage has been done that's irreparable.
The liver is a mighty strong organ and can take a lot of abuse.
Keep us posted.

[TexasGirl]

Oh honey, you definitely have my prayers for both of you! I'm so sorry you are going through this! {{{{{hugs}}}}}

[lilylove]

Hugs to you and Jen

[PieSusan]

Darlene, of course you have my prayers. I am sorry that I am just reading this now. Refuah shlema to your daughter. May she find recovery and the happiness that comes with it.

[lilbopeep]

You, your daughter and hub will be in my thoughts and prayers!! XOXOXOXOXO

[Mr. Green Jeans]

Darlene, our prayers go out to Jennifer. Strength to you and your family.

[Leni]

Oh Lord! I've been there. I was told that my 17 year old daughter had an incurable brain cancer. I didn't handle that very well either. I couldn't sleep or eat. I was very lucky in that she is the first surviver of that cancer. I really hope that your daughter will be as lucky. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If you want to talk about it my email is lenikk@aol.com. I found that it helped me a lot.

[Meme4251]

LS, my thoughts and prayers coming your way from here in Texas. Both of you take care and please keep us updated.

Sincerely.

Sheri/Meme:flowers:

[lifesaver91958]

Thanks everyone! Jennifer is still hanging in there and has quit drinking the liquor. She's pretty sore all over and can hardly walk but she manages to get around the house with help. She's not holding food or liquids down too well but she got some meds for that.

I haven't been able to sleep or eat much but I'm taking one day at a time and still praying for her full recovery.

[Deelady]

My thoughts and prayers wll be wth you as well until I hear of her recovery!! May a Christmas miracle be granted to you guys!!

God Bless!

[loboloco]

LS, just saw this. My thoughts and wishes are with her and you and all your family.
I hope she recovers and manages to stay away from the sauce.

[PieSusan]

Does Jennifer have delirium tremors? If so, she should really be checked out in the ER. Darlene, there are 12 step programs for her and for you. I hope you all get the love and support you need. Hugs and prayers.

[Sass Muffin]

Thanks everyone! Jennifer is still hanging in there and has quit drinking the liquor. She's pretty sore all over and can hardly walk but she manages to get around the house with help. She's not holding food or liquids down too well but she got some meds for that.

I haven't been able to sleep or eat much but I'm taking one day at a time and still praying for her full recovery.

She'll be ok. :wink:
I am certain they have put her on a benzo classed med, as well as advising you all about her diet, rest and some counseling.
Just love her to death and keep her safe and warm and let her know how much she is loved.
You're a good Mommy and she's just where she needs to be now.

[Biskit]

I cannot imagine the hell you're going through right now. Prayers for Jennifer and just as many prayers for you. Stay in touch. My PM box is open for you, should you need an ear.

[lifesaver91958]

A little good news this morning! Jennifer says that her legs don't hurt as much but she's still having a lot of pain in her hands and sides. It seems that when she gets into a tub of hot water it releaves some of the pain for a little while for her to get some sleep.

[QSis]

Thanks for the updates, LS - they sound like positive steps, for sure!

Lee

[Sass Muffin]

A little good news this morning! Jennifer says that her legs don't hurt as much but she's still having a lot of pain in her hands and sides. It seems that when she gets into a tub of hot water it releaves some of the pain for a little while for her to get some sleep.
:heart:

[VeraBlue]

You and your family are in my thoughts.

[PieSusan]

She'll be ok. :wink:
I am certain they have put her on a benzo classed med, as well as advising you all about her diet, rest and some counseling.
Just love her to death and keep her safe and warm and let her know how much she is loved.
You're a good Mommy and she's just where she needs to be now.

I couldn't have said it better!

[lifesaver91958]

More good news! Jennifer is getting her appitite back and is moving about the house more frequently. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. :)

[buzzard767]

Good news. Jennifer is on the mend and that is wonderful.

One day at a time....

[QSis]

Ah, things are looking up, LS!

Our good thoughts are helping!

Lee

[Sass Muffin]

More good news! Jennifer is getting her appitite back and is moving about the house more frequently. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. :)
:clap:

[dandiamond]

Hey Life Saver, sounds like we have alot of Life savers here with their prayers. Mine too.
My wife and I have 16 years clean and sober as of last Oct. We were both in our 40's, and using Alcohol and Drugs when our daughter was born. Hospital refused the baby to us. We jumped through all the hoops, and we got our daughter back.
We consider her as our miracle child. I am sure both my wife and I would of been long dead. 12 step programs can work, if your daughter wants them to work.
Jennifer is in my prayers. This is so sad. I remember losing too many of my friends from both Alcohol and Drugs.

[buckytom]

i'm sorry to hear this, ls. of course prayers are on the way.

fortunately, as sass mentioned, the liver can be helped to repair itself in someone so young.

when she gets through this, talk to the docs about a drug called antabuse if she thinks about drinking again, which she will.

[UncleRalph]

when she gets through this, talk to the docs about a drug called antabuse if she thinks about drinking again, which she will.

I have to agree with this, one of my old sous chefs had a real, REAL bad prob, he did have the foresight through the "clean up process" to know he would re-lapse w/out help, and the pill did it. He had a beer "just to see" and paid for it for about 2 days. 2 days from his own stupidity is far better then a relapse into the trench. The only difference between a trench and the grave is the depth.


I wish you, and your daughter, well in this time of need. It is never easy facing down an addiction, but with a lot of positive people, a positive mindset and the benefit of youth, I am sure your girl can pull through! Best wishes to you and yours!

[dandiamond]

It has been a long time since I started sobriety. Anabuse is an excellent tool. I stayed on this drug my entire first year.
I worked with a guy, who drank only during the Holidays. Anabuse the rest of the year.
Jennifer would need a Dr. Prescribtion.

[Guts]

lifesaver 91958
For the last year I've been going to lectures at one of our local hospitals about liver disease liver transplant kidney transplant and hepatitis C. If you don't know about this website, which I will post some links. Are group gets a lot of information from this site. It has all the latest medications that are in trial basis. The polymerase inhibitors that are coming out with a standard of care are having some great results. I just got back from a meeting tonight and thought of this post. They're making great advancements in this field. A lot of it has to do with genotype such as CC CT TT the CC genotype having the best results, then the CT at last the TT genotype. Anyway I will post some links to HCVADVOCATE.ORG . There's a lot of information from the site and you need to look around on it there. A lot of new clinical trials that are available and should be available in your area. These clinical trials are free. Yes , free, all blood tests, drugs, doctor visits and so on. All free! Some of the trials even pay you for office visits. That is, each time you go to the doctor. They pay you. There's a lot of talk about hep c at the site, but that is liver disease and the liver will regenerate itself the cirrhosis of the liver is scar tissue and a damaged liver will have bumps on it. That is the new cells growing on the outside of the scar tissue. There are also support groups like the one I was talking about that I go to, you just need to look around for them. May I suggest you ask your Dr. I'll post a few links that will get you started.

http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsletter.asp


For some reason it will only let me post one link I have no idea why. If you can open this link to the 2010 open that then December and you'll see what I'm talking about in the body of this post. If you're not seeing what I'm talking about. PM me with your e-mail address and I'll talk to you via e-mail, which I can send you some more links about liver disease. From the www.hcvadvocate.org (http://www.hcvadvocate.org)

Kim/AKA/Guts

[lifesaver91958]

Thanks! I'll check it out.