Question:
Post Op Elevated Liver Enzymes

Hi.... I'm 9.5 month post op and just had some lab work done and it showed that my Liver Functions Test(AST & ALT) were elevated. I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else???? I'm kinda worried! I'm taking my vitamins(reg and calcium) and getting in my protien, though I'm still having trouble with the water on most days. Help if you can! Thanks!!    — Pretty P. (posted on December 24, 2004)

December 24, 2004
Slightly elevated IS normal for us. That doesn't make it ok, just makes it common. There are several questions you might ask yourself. How is your water (as in WATER)? Do you drink alcohol (livers don't like it)? Do you take much Tylenol (some is ok, much is not)? Do you snuggle up close to your cleaning chemicals (using is ok, inhaling is not)? HOW elevated? Do you take milk thistle (livers like this)? And finally, what does your vitamin regimen consist of?
   — vitalady

December 24, 2004
Hello, I am 7 months post op and I had my blood work done also. I have elevated liver functions also. I asked my surgeon about it and he said that it is not uncommon and not to worry about it. Thats what I found out. Hugs, Sharon
   — Sharon Wolf

December 25, 2004
Hi don't worry about the elevated liver labs. Mine were elevated for six month and are now normal I am eithteeen months out. Sheri -Calif
   — Sheri C.

December 25, 2004
Not to worry...I am pre op and my liver enzymes have been elevated due to rapid weight loss. This was confirmed by my Doctor at Pacific Bariatric. So with that said, I know you have had rapid weight loss because you are already post op. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} Melissa A Surgery date 12/29/04
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 26, 2004
That's about the point that mine shot up (9.5 months post-op). They stayed up for a long time, then gradually dropped down over time. Still, they remain above the "normal" range but have been stable for me for awhile now (I'm over 2.5 years post-op). It's not uncommon.
   — Suzy C.

December 27, 2004
Hi, Mine were elevated also, and the doctor suggested I be retested in several months. That will be in the next week or so. Like the other poster, it is common, but should not be ignored. I take my vitamins daily and eat reasonably. I don't drink alcohol or take tylenol so it couldn't be either of those things. It would be interesting to follow this, so everyone keep posting about your Liver Function Tests (AST & ALT) Levels. Thanks, Dana
   — danadonaldson