Liver biospy with sleeve procedure?

[attitudefree 2]

I went for my pre anesthesia screening yesterday for sleeve surg Sept 21st. When they got to the consent it had- the sleeve surgery and a liver biopsy included. I don't have a single liver issue. When I asked for an explanation the girl said it may be for a study but they can make sure you don't have hepatis, fat liver disease, cirrosis blah blah blah. I don't have any symptoms to even think I have problems with my liver. So I didn't sign the consent. I have a meeting with my surgeon next week and will talk to him about it. I really don't want them just doing a biopsy on my liver for the fun of it. Anyone else ever had this done during surgery?

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

No, but I wish they did. I've had to have

2 liver biopsys due to liver problems and

it sure would have been nice to have it

done all at the same time.

[MacMadame 81]

My consent said they might need to do X, Y and Z. I think the gal was mistaken. :lol0: My understanding is that they will biopsy your liver if doesn't look right. Which you really want them to do.

[attitudefree 2]

THAT would make sense and I would agree to it!

[ADNK 0]

I was approached during my pre-testing and ASKED if I would be willing to have a sliver of liver taken for a specific study. I had no objections.