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Just had liver biopsy

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Chris8968
Chris8968

I was diagnosed with hemochromatosis after it was discovered I had elevated liver enzymes prior to my recent hip replacement surgery. Yesterday I had a liver biopsy and they said I would get the results in 7-10 days. What happens next? No one has told me anything about what they are looking for with the biopsy or what the next course of action is.

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  • garrett82
    garrett82 Chris8968

    Posted

    most likely fatty liver. my first was the same, dont worry too much, the docs do that to 'cya'. waiting sucks, but when they sit you down it will be a huge relief. did you get an mri as well?

    • Chris8968
      Chris8968 garrett82

      Posted

      No mri but they did do a liver ultrasound before my surgery.

    • garrett82
      garrett82 Chris8968

      Posted

      again, dont let it stress you. i wish i had this forum when i went through it. they are checking everything. phlebs suck. no sugar coating that. but some meds and an easy change of lifestyle and youll be totally fine. relax, the waiting part was the worst for me, dont let it bother you.
    • garrett82
      garrett82

      Posted

      but, i hope you like chicken and fish. thats going to be your new diet
    • Chris8968
      Chris8968 garrett82

      Posted

      I guess I've got to do what ive got to do. No one has talked me about any of this yet.

    • garrett82
      garrett82 Chris8968

      Posted

      didnt mean for that to sound negative, but thats what you are going to hear. not bad, i went straight bobby flay in my kitchen.
  • jwrhn1951
    jwrhn1951 Chris8968

    Posted

    Hi Chris

    Glad to hear you got the biopsy out of the way. As others have mentioned don't stress about the results. In your case, because they canceled your scheduled surgery due to concerns about your liver function tests I suspect they are waiting for the biopsy results to reschedule you for the surgery.

    The biopsy will tell them how healthy your liver is and if anything more than  fatty liver cells are present. It will also tell them how much iron is present in the liver which can give them a rough idea how long the deironing process might take. I will guide them in how they soon they want to reschedule the surgery.

    After I was deironed my liver function tests returned  to normal, 

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