liver failure

my husband past out, went to the hospital and they said he had liver failure..they told him to quit drinking .he has not stopped.his amonia (ammonia)  levels are high.he will not say much, he missed his last appt. and not going back.he said  when he was drinking that he does'nt have long. he stays gone and won't give a real answer to anything. i guess what i want to know is how will i know if he is at the last stage. i know he has lost about twenty pounds in the last month. not eating .will his doctor talk to me if i go and see him. i am very worried about him.

[nygirl7]

It doesn't sound too good for him as they wouldn't even consider him as a transplant candidate because of his drinking. I would say it's time to get your affairs in order and also get some counseling for yourself it's going to get a lot worse.

[ShortLaura]

My condolences  to you for dealing with a loved one whp will not stop drinking.  My brother and sister both died from alcohol and I know what it feels like to watch it and be powerless.  I took my brother to the hospital when he was so out of it, he would let me take him.  He lasted 4 days. Make sure you have POA. Like nygirl17 stated, get your affairs in order. Is there any way you could get him to Detox?

[fretboard]

I totally agree with nygirl up there, and go to Alanon or counseling asap.  Unfortunately there are many loved ones who will continue drinking even tho' they're killing themselves.  I currently have a brother who is 5 9" and weighs only 80 pounds.  He says he only drinks one beer a day but it's one of those huge cans of Earthquake and he never eats,he only drinks.  I'll pray for you sissy!!

[bahamasnut]

My heart goes out to you.Alanon will help you .I will keep you in my prayres