my B12 level and liver.
She went over all the tests and labs in my file (which is everything since my PCP is associated with the hospital the surgery is at, they have EVERYTHING!) .
So anyway, she says my B12 was 344, in normal range. Yeah, well I know from on here that it should be higher. Now that was 3 months ago before I started supplementing, so I'm sure it's higher now, but I'm not sure what it is. I know I'll get labs checked soon after sugery anyway.
So....my other question is about my liver. On my ultrasound results it said I have a fatty liver. My surgeon doesn't require a preop liquid diet of more then 24 hours. Would it hurt to do one on my own to help shrink the liver to make things safer?
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It would not hurt you to do a diet to shrink your liver, no. It doesn't actually need to be a liquid diet to do that, though. Just very low carb, low fat. You could ask your surgeon or dietician for more advice on that.
Kelly
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Did you have labs done to even know if your B12 was too low? Do you know what your level is now?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
As far as your fatty liver goes..anything that can make your operation safer for you is not a bad thing..good luck!
Laurie says: Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind ~~~ dr. suess
I just want to make sure I'm as healthy as I can be prior to my surgery, including all my levels being optimal so I can hopefully minimize defeciencies.
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Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Now I take B12 injections... most people needs once a month... my body needs once a week...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Thanks for your assistance everyone. I have decided to start a low carb/low fat/high protein diet before surgery. I want to be as safe as possible, especially because they are going to take out my gallbladder.
