Liver biopsy results..

MistyLynn81
on 5/5/08 10:45 am - LaGrange, KY

The news was pretty good. Right now I will have to be monitored every 6 months with liver function tests. The diagnosis is NAFLD (Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), my liver is still enlarged and also stage/grade 1 scarring on my liver, which he said is something that we will have to keep an eye on. There are 4 stages of scarring, the most serious (stage 4 is Cirrohsis). He said that chances are I shouldn't have any real symptoms or issues for atleast the next 5-10 years. If my enzymes start going up again or I start having abnormal liver function tests again (they are back in normal range right now) before my labs are done in 6 months I'm supposed to call them immediately. Basically it's a wait and see process and theres no way to treat it until it progresses. It's good news overall though!! I'm so happy its been caught early since liver disease (alcoholic and non alcoholic) run in my family. Thats pretty much the run down of it.

Ellenchanged
on 5/5/08 11:49 am - Thorntown, IN

RNY on 10/25/05

Misty Lynn, Prayers have been answered!!! Thank the Lord!!!! What good news, even tho it is a "watch" I am glad you finally know what you are dealing with. ALSO, BIG congrats on your 100# weight loss - you are doing great!Now stay healthy,K?!! (((((((hugs))))))) Ellen

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MistyLynn81
on 5/5/08 11:57 am - LaGrange, KY

Man to say I am relieved is a great understatement. Prayers have most definitely been answered!!!!! It's good to know what I'm up against and to know it's a pretty slow progressing disease!! I'm so glad to have proactive doctors too. :) Dr Lacerda is absolutely awesome. He explains things very very clearly and makes them easy to remember. Thanks for the congrats on the weight loss. :) It's soooo awesome.

Lois K.
on 5/5/08 8:42 pm - Lebanon, IN

RNY on 07/18/05

Misty Lynn: Congrats on the good news! Whew, what a relief! The wait is almost the worst part! Also I noticed you are at a loss of 100 lbs! Congratulations! Time for an updated avatar!

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