Question:
Any POST-OPS have elevated liver function test?

Hi! Just went to the dr for labs.. come back with elevated liver function tests.. he accused me of drink too much or taking too many tylenol.. since I don't do either.. NO ALCOHOL 6 tylenol in 5 months... no gallbladder.. no other problems... any advice??? Five months post-op down 92lbs THANKS    — Allie A. (posted on August 16, 2002)

August 16, 2002
I'm not sure if the test you mention is the same that I had. My lab work revealed that my liver enzymes were elevated. My surgeon said this is normal due to the amount of fat breaking down/being used, which filters through the liver. She said for me not to worry but it is something they will continue to monitor through my lab works.
   — Jennifer A.

August 16, 2002
Slightly elevated LE seem to be part of the package. Some other things you can check off: lots of water (64+ oz) & not sniffing cleaning chemicals are 2 that come to mind. I started taking milk thistle and mine are within 1 pt of normal most of the time, sometimes within normal ranges.
   — vitalady

August 16, 2002
I also had elevated GGT and Alk Phos liver enzymes at my 6 month checkup. I had them rechecked at my 7 month anniversary and am waiting for the results. They were all normal before my lap RNY on 1/15/02. I am curious if this is a by-product of the surgery, my surgeon never mentioned this could happen.
   — Kris V.

August 16, 2002
Just a quick question - are you very tired?? Sore throat?? Basically feel like crap??? If so, have them check you for mono. Mono will cause elevated liver function tests. Mine were through the roof when I had mono. It took a couple of months for them to come back down to a normal level.
   — Patty H.

August 16, 2002
Hi, my liver emzynes have been running high as well, they were high before surgery and have continued afterwards. I have stayed away from alcohol, and tylenol. I recently fell and hit my knee, elbow. and have also managed to bruise my insicion, so at this point every now and then I'm taking liquid hydrocodone, (a form of lor-tab). I know this may be possibly be hurting me but it's the only thing for the pain. Which I try to tolerate as much as I can. Can anyone else on here possibly give me any other information, on what I could take to help my liver emzynes improve. I don't want to finally get down to goal weight and to start having liver problems. ( I'm frieghtened of that ). So in the process of reading the other posts.. if you could recommend something any thing that could help improve it let me know.... I'm post op almost 3 months and down -68 pounds
   — tannedtigress

August 17, 2002
SORRY ABOUT THE HIGH LIVER ENZYMES! I ALSO HAD HIGH LIVER ENZYMES, I WENT TO A SPECIALIST AND I LOWERED THE FAT CONTENT IN MY DIET AND I AM MUCH BETTER NOW. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE VITAMIN E, LOWER FAT CONTENT, DON'T DRINK HARD LIQUOR, AND EAT NO FRIED FOODS OR MINIMIZE THE FRIED FOODS DRAMATICALLY. WELL, MY LIVER ENZYMES WERE EXTREMELY HIGH BEFORE SURGERY AND NOW THEY LOWERED TREMENDOUSLY. I DON'T TAKE PAIN PILLS OF ANY KIND AND I FAITHFULLY TAKE VITAMIN E ALONG WITH WATER AND MY OTHER DAILY VITAMINS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND VITAMIN E DAILY IF YOU HAVE HIGH LIVER ENZYMES OR A LIVER CONDITION CALLED NASH. WHICH IS THE NON-ALHOLIC VERSION OF SCARRING OF THE LIVER WHICH IS COMMON IN PEOPLE WHO ABUSED DIET PILLS OR OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION OR ANY MEDICATION FOR THAT MATTER, LOTS OF MEDICATIONS AFFECT THE LIVER IN A NEGATIVE WAY AND IF YOU CAN DON'T LET YOUR LIVER INDURE ANY MORE DAMAGE. IF YOU EAT HEALTHY THE FAT THAT SURROUNDS YOUR LIVER WILL DISSOLVE AND YOUR SKIN WILL IMPROVE ALSO. I THINK THAT THE LOW-FAT, INCREASED PROTEIN DIET WILL ESSENTIALLY IMPROVE THE FUNCTION OF YOUR LIVER. JUST REMEMBER TO INVEST IN VITAMIN E AND DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL AND YOUR ENZYMES WILL DECREASE WITH TIME! GOOD LUCK!!!!SHIRLEY
   — Shirley M.

October 15, 2002
HI! I am 5 months post-op and have elavated liver tests. I am concerned about this. I am going to see and endocrinoligist in November Take Care, Cherie
   — Cherie L.