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jenn
Member
Username: Jaydee
Post Number: 3
Registered: 05-2011
| | Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 - 02:26 pm: | 
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Hi everyone,
If a person has ascites before liver transplant would they still have it after or would a transplant eliminate the ascites? I'm am really curios to know because my mom currently has been dealing with ascites and has been told that she will need a transplant. I would hate for her to still have to go through having the ascites even after a liver transplant.
Jenn |
health journey
Member
Username: Health_journey
Post Number: 12
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 - 07:44 pm: |
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I had ascites pre transplant and I don't have it now post transplant. I can only speak for myself. Post transplant, however I had severe fluid retention, mostly in my legs and feet. That finally subsided after about 6-8 weeks and it never returned. My transplant was Oct. 2009. |
eccoblue
Forum Leader
Username: Eccoblue
Post Number: 1850
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 - 07:47 pm: |
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Jenn,
In most cases the answer is no. I continued with ascites after my transplants only because I had it for so long before and I guess my body had to "learn" that it wasn't necessary anymore, even though things like my albumin numbers were okay. Over the years, I had a record setting160 paracentesis procedures. If my ascites problem finally went away then it will do so for anyone else.
Hugs!
Kelli
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Joe Berry
Forum Leader
Username: Joe910
Post Number: 265
Registered: 08-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 - 10:12 pm: |
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I too had pre-transplant ascites and had it post transplant for about a month. I do retain fluid if I over do sodium intake. I can gain five pounds in one day, but I have learned what level of sodium I can tolerate and haven't had that happen but two or three times in the last year.
Post transplant is truly a great place to be for me at least.
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jenn
Member
Username: Jaydee
Post Number: 4
Registered: 05-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 02:40 pm: |
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Thanks to eveyone who shared their experiences. Kelli, you are a very strong person. I can't believe you had to have the procedure so many times. My mom has only had it done 4 times and gets very upset each time and feels like giving up. It's a bit confusing for me to understand what causes ascites. Do people that have a transplant still need to keep a low sodium diet afterwards? Shouldn't having a new liver solve this problem?
Jenn |
Joe Berry
Forum Leader
Username: Joe910
Post Number: 266
Registered: 08-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 03:57 pm: |
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Hi Jenn,
For some it does solve the problem, but I am not one of those. My liver is working great; however, I still have an issue with sodium.
I do not add salt to anything. I avoid processed foods - canned soup, lunch meats, chips, etc. I thought it would be harder than it has been. I notice now how salty some foods really are when I am in a social setting and eat some foods I normally avoid - like pizza.
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Bob2006
Member
Username: Delgador
Post Number: 218
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 04:46 pm: |
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This link explains a lot about ascites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascites
Liver TX 7/31/2006 due to HCC
Dr. Jang Moon & Dr. Andreas Tzakis - UM/JMH |
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Diane L.
Member
Username: Diane_l
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 10:52 am: |
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Hi Jenn,
Have been thinking of you lots, and wondering how you are doing since your Mom passed away?
Know that this forum is still open to you, and there are many supportive and compassionate people here. I hope that you will write in and let us know how things are going for you.
Diane Lewis
Liver Transplant
Vancouver General Hospital
November 20, 2008 |
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Forest
Member
Username: Forest
Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 11:13 am: |
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I developed ascites pre-transplant, and had over 20 paracentesis. Not nearly as many as Kelli. I figured they took out at least 26 gallons of fluid. My transplant surgeon said she took out 13 liters during the surgery. Post transplant I developed a CHYLE leak, and was NPO for a week. The leak finally dried up during that time. I am not having any ascites now, just some slight swelling in my lower legs. I still have to keep a watch on my sodium intake. I weigh 155lbs now, 142 lbs pre-transplant.
BTW, How do I get my picture smaller, to thumbnail size?
Forest
U/C, PSC
Liver/Kidney transplant 8/21/11
St. Louis University Hospital |
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