Liver function test
 

I've got to leave in about 45 minutes for it. Terrified, what if I've really messed up?

Day six starting. Full of panic.

Good Luck. I'm sure you will be fine. I had one done in Jan this year, I worried myself sick.

Good Luck Needinghelp82, let us know how it goes, thanks.

Good Luck, we are here when you return from your appointment!

Thank you.
GP said, at my age, it's unlikely to have scaring or permanent damage but who knows. I've drank a lot and, while I know the liver is a forgiving organ, it can only take so much.

Really hoping that it's ok.

Sending you best wishes and good thoughts needinghelp :)

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Good luck ;-) our thoughts are usually worse than the outcome xxx

They took two vials of blood, results should be back in 48 hours.

Congratulations on day 6.

Thank you.

I have to call on Friday for the results. Apparently if a problem is picked up they will call me before. Fingers crossed all is ok.

Positive energies being sent your way, needinghelp.

Hopefully you will get good news. Good luck.

Good luck, needinghelp. We're all rooting for you! :grouphug:

I have high hopes that you'll be just fine. Congrats on day 6!

Needing help - quick question for you if you don't mind. What prompted you to actually go get the liver test? I mean, I know generally the liver is taking a beating especially for us heavy drinkers, but anything in specific that caused you to actually get tested?

I only ask b/c I'm wondering if that is something I should look into. I actually have a doctor's appointment in a few weeks (just my annual checkup) and I'm wondering if that's the time to actually come clean to my doctor about how much I am drinking and that I am concerned. (Gosh, just the thought of that makes me so scared though. I can just imagine the judgement...)

My GP suggested it. He said he thinks it's unlikely I have permanent damage because of my age but thought it would be best to do anyway.

I was terrified about revealing the extent of my drinking to my doctor but he was great, not judgemental at all. It was scary though but I'm pleased I did tell him.

Good luck with your appointment

Lola there won't be any judgement from a Doctor. If you have any question about the health of your liver because of your drinking you should just do it. I just had one done on Monday. I was terrified but hoping if I have done damage it's not too late to turn things around. Still waiting for my results with fingers crossed

Good luck Needinghelp! I'm sure it'll be fine. I would actually like to have one done myself.

Congrats on day 6. Try not to worry, you have done the best possible thing by stopping drinking. Best wishes!

I'm sure coming clean to your doc is best. But if you can't manage that and want your liver tested anyway, just ask for a "metabolic panel". It's a pretty normal part of a physical anyway.

Congrats on day 6 needinghelp! Hope all is well with your tests! Stay Strong and Well! Bobby

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

I know how scary it is NeedingHelp because I've been there too. My elevated liver enzymes were discovered from blood work for a non related issue. I also worried myself sick. Will be thinking of you.

I saw a documentary where some British people were randomly given liver tests on the street. Many of them were surprised to find out they already had enlarged livers, even if they only binged on weekends, or didn't drink what they felt was an excessive amount. If you are a binge drinker or a daily drinker, I recommend you get checked out.

I also recommend that while you wait for your results, you take what you are feeling - the worry, the uncertainty, the stress - and bottle it. Then, the next time you decide to reach for a drink, remember that feeling. One of my favorite things about being sober is that I never have to worry about whether or not I'm damaging my liver or kidneys.

I'm 31

Needinghelp,

Me too! :)

I'm 31 too!

Congrats to young folks putting on the brakes to drinking in your 30s.:c011:

:)
The year of 1982 babies.

Hiya :wavey:

Exactly :-) good for you guys , don't wait til your 40s and 50s like we did .

Life is short enough without erasing away 20 years of the best times of your lives and living with regrets.

Kudos xxx