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posiepurrs

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I retired last December because my knees couldn't take being on my feet 8 hours a day on concrete floors. The plan then was that my husband. who will be full retirement age in March of 2020 would work until he could take full retirement, then cut back on his hours to part time. Life has a way of happening while you are making plans! His health has gone down hill recently and he had to retire early. Truthfully, I am a little concerned over his health. He has non alcoholic fatty liver disease among a host of other chronic issues, such as IBD. He scared me so badly that I insisted he go to the doctor and I went with him. He had several blood tests and is now scheduled to see a specialist and have an MRI. It seems his liver enzymes are more elevated than just last month. He had blood tests about every 2-3 months to track the enzyme levels. Thanks for listening - I just needed to vent a little. He downplays the problems to me because he knows I worry.
 

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Also sending healing vibes to your husband. :vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes:
Hopefully he'll be feeling better soon, and the 2 of you, and your cats, will be able to enjoy retirement.
 

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My brother-in-law was diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver disease several years ago. I would check in with my sister every time he went for labs or tests. Thinking of you and sending special thoughts to your hubby. :alright:
 
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My husband had a CT scan and is now scheduled for an endoscopy and a MRI. The last doctor visit the possibility of a liver transplant was mentioned. Scary stuff!!
 

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I am sorry to hear that. While you are taking care of your husband, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Stress is very hard on the body.
 
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