Guest guest Posted November 18, 2001 Report Share Posted November 18, 2001 In a message dated 11/18/01 5:57:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, lolanancy@... writes: > While going thru my pre-op testing, it shows up in my blood work, > that i have " fatty liver. I will be going for an ultrasound tomorrow. > > I need a crash course on fatty liver. Has anyone had this same > experience? Does it stop surgery? > > Most of us have it...its a problem from being overweight. Mine was stage two when I had surgery and several others I know were stage three. The surgery will actually help reverse the problem and make your liver healthier. I dont think it would stop surgery unless its so severe that it puts you at more risk....course I'm not a dr..but this has been what I've heard! ~*~ AJ ~*~ Bellingham, WA Age 37 5'8'' Open DS self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain 07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1 08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs! 09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches 10/24/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs! -50.0 inches 11/17/01 BMI 50.4 331.5 -83.6 lbs! -66.0 inches My profile: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956 My website: www.wls4aj.homestead.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2001 Report Share Posted November 18, 2001 Help! While going thru my pre-op testing, it shows up in my blood work, that i have " fatty liver. I will be going for an ultrasound tomorrow. I need a crash course on fatty liver. Has anyone had this same experience? Does it stop surgery? Any information would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Dr. Herron 12/7 mt sinai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2001 Report Share Posted November 18, 2001 > Most of us have it...its a problem from being overweight. Mine was stage two > when I had surgery and several others I know were stage three. The surgery > will actually help reverse the problem and make your liver healthier. I dont > think it would stop surgery unless its so severe that it puts you at more > risk....course I'm not a dr..but this has been what I've heard! > ~*~ AJ ~*~ > thanks AJ, I really appreciate the information. nancy > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2001 Report Share Posted November 18, 2001 Hi , Fatty liver is very common in the obese and it wont stop your surgery.....at least, not that I know of. In fact, its something good as a co morb! After surgery that problem will go away! The " nurses " and other health care people here can explain better what fatty liver is and does..... Hugs, Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2001 Report Share Posted November 18, 2001 , As others have mentioned, fatty liver is common in the obese. Fattly liver can lead to a disease known as NASH (non-alcholic liver disease). Usually the surgery will help the liver, though there are a couple of rare cases where the liver disease continued to progress. It will be very essential for you to abstain from alcohol for at least 1 year. The old JI bypass was problematic for the liver and some have suggested that all malabsorptive procedures have this characteristic. However the evidence of over 20 years with the BPD and 10 years with the BPD/DS indicate that these newer procedures actually improve liver function. So the upshot is you have a green light. Hull > Help! > > While going thru my pre-op testing, it shows up in my blood work, > that i have " fatty liver. I will be going for an ultrasound tomorrow. > > I need a crash course on fatty liver. Has anyone had this same > experience? Does it stop surgery? > > Any information would be greatly appreciated. > > thanks, > > Dr. Herron > 12/7 mt sinai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2001 Report Share Posted November 18, 2001 > , > > As others have mentioned, fatty liver is common in the obese. Fattly > liver can lead to a disease known as NASH (non-alcholic liver > disease). Usually the surgery will help the liver, though there are > and Judie, thanks so much for all your helpful information. nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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