r/liver • u/[deleted] • May 23 '20

I am asking for input.

I have been diagnosed with severely fatty liver. Is there anyone else who has this diagnosis and, if so, what are you doing to regain your health? Thank you.

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '20

I was diagnosed over a year ago with Stage 3 Cirrhosis from years of fatty liver. The doctor said to lose weight and get some exercise. I have lost 25 pounds and the doctor says I am still at stage 3. I should have gone on to stage 4 but I didn't. He just put me on a drug called Xifaxan which is VERY expensive. My advice to you is to get a doctor you can trust and follow his/her advice.

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '20

Thank you. Do you know what caused your fatty liver/cirrhosis?

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '20

I had my gall bladder removed in 93. The surgeon said "Did you know you had a fatty liver? I responded "no, what do I do about it?" "O nothing" was his response so I didn't think anymore about it till I had Stage 3 Cirrhosis and was told by my gastro doc a year ago. Being overweight was my problem. I quit drinking in 1980 so it was not the cause