Enlarged Liver

[ars 0]

I had sleeve surgery this past Wednesday, April 18. My surgeon had me follow a pre op diet with was lean Proteins and veggies. I did it, I lost 16 lbs in 10 days. I went from 320 to 304.

When I woke up I recovery I couldn't believe what I was hearing...they canceled me sleeve because my liver was too enlarged. They didn't notice until they were fully in (5incisions)...And then sent me home that day to begin my recovery.

To say I am disappointed is n understatement....anyone dealt with this? I have a follow up appt wednesday, but what's next? He said he will do surgery, but how long is the wait? Any insight you can give will be appreciated.

[ShouldBlittler 89]

That's horrible! What's the next step? Did they say?

[Finding Myself 146]

Hey better safe than sorry!!!! Last thing you want is a damaged liver!!! To me that sounds like a doctor who knows what he's doing and took great care of you. Be patient and hang in there!

[Nicki D 33]

I agree better safe than sorry, my surgeon said he does the same thing too they can't alway tell by the x-ray. I am on a 3 week liquid diet to help reduce the size of my liver. You will probably have to be on a total liquid diet for a little while.

[NancyJerry 139]

My sister got banded and had an enlarged liver, although they caught it before her surgery. They made her go to a specialist that diagnosed her as having fatty liver disease, then had to go for a biopsy. Everything turned out alright in the end, they just made her jump through a lot of hoops to be safe.

I know how devastated she was by having the surgery postponed about 2 months (by the time she got to all of the other specialists, etc), so I can't even imagine your level of disappointment. But like Deb said, better safe than sorry. I know that's not comforting now, but you are pursuing this sleeve surgery to have a better quality of life and you don't want to jeopardize that!

Hang in there!

[ars 0]

I agree, better safe than sorry. I truly am thankful, even in my disappointment. I trust my surgeon. Just curious if anyone else had dealt with thus and why kind of process it was.

Thanks for your encouragement.

[DaniEA 10]

Ars- Im so sorry that happened. I know you were beyond disappointed! I have my surgery this coming Wed and this is one of my fears!!! I am curious though, did u cheat at all on your preop diet? Did they say what has caused it? I hope and pray you get your surgery soon!!

[Joni 94]

My biggest fear too. I'm worried cuz I take a lot of Tylenol and wonder if that can enlarge the liver. I'm so sorry that happened to you. Hopefully, it won't be much longer before you can go for it again. Good luck.

[suzcomptime 17]

Like someone else said they may require a more stringent pre-op diet. I have to do two weeks of liquid only, no food and some have to do 3 weeks of liquid. Maybe they will have you do the diet they gave you for a longer period and then some liquids for a couple weeks. I am sure they have run into this before and know what to do next for your best health. How disappointing that must have been, if must feel like you're starting over.

[circa 333]

typicallly, its going to be a longer preop diet and possibly a prescription to help aide in shrinking your liver. Its really better to be safe than sorry. Not only could an enlarged liver cause and even hide other complications, but when they retract the liver, they could damage it and a bruised liver is PAINFUL. Hang in there and just keep doing your preop diet - it will definitely help!