liver function

[jenns_history 4]

I know that many times being overweight and fatty liver disease goes hand in hand; I knew for many years I have had it. But before my surgery a mass was found in my liver. After an MRI they said nothing to worry about. Durring my surgery on 6-26 the surgeon said my liver looked gray with lumps all over it so he took a bysopy. It came back low liver function and irregular cell groth. My doc said I need to see a liver specialist ASAP. Liver GI office says yes you need to be seen ASAP then gives me an appointment November 22nd!! I am freaking out! I know everyone is different and I will have to wait for something concrete but according to my general doc loosing weight can help the liver regenerate & cause the function to go back up. Has anyone had there liver bounce back after weight loss?

[debee 47]

I have been told I have a fatty liver, but never had a biopsy.

I have read about liver functions returning or improving with weight loss.

But really NOVEMBER is ASAP????

They may want to wait that long so they may be able to see improvements by then in your liver functions???

If they were too concerned they would make room for you before that date..

Try to stay positive!!!

I hope I have helped!!!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Just my opinion, but I would find another specialist to take you. Waiting until November is not only inexcusable on their part but very dangerous for you.

[labwalker 1,177]

Don't second guess, liver disease is serious. You need to know exactly what the biopsy revealed. Fatty liver disease can be controlled by diet and losing weight. But if there is more than that involved, you really need to know asap.

[jenns_history 4]

They told me they would call if someone canclled sooner but it's been 2 weeks already. Here in St. Louis have called 4 hospitals to get an appointment, 3 booking in Nov, other Oct. I will just have to keep calling to see if someone cancelled or maybe try in Illinois.

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Have you let the original dr know that you can't get appt until Nov? I've learned that you can get in to see specialist if another dr requests it.

[sprinkle715 87]

Find another specialist that is not something to mess with

[sallie2 13]

I so agree... Find another DR. I also have N.A.S.H. Or fatty liver. After my banding I was pushed to the front of the line....to get my liver on the recovery. Losing weight and exercise is the key. Must get started before the liver hardens.

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I know that many times being overweight and fatty liver disease goes hand in hand; I knew for many years I have had it. But before my surgery a mass was found in my liver. After an MRI they said nothing to worry about. Durring my surgery on 6-26 the surgeon said my liver looked gray with lumps all over it so he took a bysopy. It came back low liver function and irregular cell groth. My doc said I need to see a liver specialist ASAP. Liver GI office says yes you need to be seen ASAP then gives me an appointment November 22nd!! I am freaking out! I know everyone is different and I will have to wait for something concrete but according to my general doc loosing weight can help the liver regenerate & cause the function to go back up. Has anyone had there liver bounce back after weight loss?

That seems like a long time to wait. Have your doctor call for a sooner appointment. You may get seen next week. Good luck!

[jenns_history 4]

I was able to get an appointment earlier. It was yesterday. Glad I was able to get in, I'm at stage 3 of 4 of non alcoholic liver cirrhosis. 80-90% of my liver is nonfunctional scar tissue. Nothing they can do but watch it till it falls all they way then transplant list. I'm in the hospital all day today for more tests.

[CAishaGA 15]

I was able to get an appointment earlier. It was yesterday. Glad I was able to get in' date=' I'm at stage 3 of 4 of non alcoholic liver cirrhosis. 80-90% of my liver is nonfunctional scar tissue. Nothing they can do but watch it till it falls all they way then transplant list. I'm in the hospital all day today for more tests.[/quote']

Praying for you. God will make a way! The power of prayer is awesome! Know that you are in His hands.

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Please keep updating us.

Wishing you the very best!

[sallie2 13]

Prayers going your way. I too am fighting with this disease. My liver is not as far as yours but I am going to get the weight off and exercise to get the liver healthy again or as healthy as I can. I believe getting banded may have saved my life in so many ways. Wishing you the best.

[Ladybandito 516]

Prayers and love your way. Xx

[jenns_history 4]

Thanks everyone. It's going to change the way I use the band also. The liver doc says can only loose 5-10lbs a month. Anymore than 10 will damage my liver more and cause it to swell. I have to find a balance to loose slower. I lost 17lbs this first month. She advised to raise my intake slightly with only low impact exercise such as walking. Overall weight loss will be good, just have to go slow.