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Eating only fruits and vegetables is a malnutrition bomb that will definitely have rapid effects on your pbc.
Increase protein intake as much as possible 90-120 a day!
Meats, or pea protein drinks help a lot here.
Whatever it takes.
I advise as someone who has undergone a liver transplant already to do this.
The stronger you are going in to surgery the faster you will heal and get out.
Most people can be in hospital for up to two months after.
I was out in 8 days and have a “light” medication list. 25 pills if you can believe thats light!
Good luck
I am glad to hear that getting hungry after meals is not that unusual!
I couldn't nderstand why I am always hungry...I never had been before! I am continuing to lose weight, it is scary for me but I guess eating mostly vegetables is a good thing. ..I have always been over my recommended weight and watched what I ate. I had stopped eating wheat/gluten (also rye, barley, grains, etc.) for my arthritis and have cut way back on fat because hard on liver.
I saw my doctor this morning and he’s glad that I’m on mounjaro for my diabetes. He said it is being approved for liver. You might check to see if it’s something you could use. It will help with hunger and weight.
I need to drink more water and eat less
Yes I too often feel hungry even after eating.