Apologies but I’m having a bit of a panic. Referred to Consultant after abnormal LFTs and high ELF test and ultrasound showing a “not very good looking liver but sonographer has seen worse”, Dr said it is inflamed and fat. Huge shock as don’t drink alcohol, don’t like it, but am overweight. That was the start of September. Since then I have lost a stone and cut out all processed food, carbs, sweets, red meat and have lived on salad with fish (salmon, tuna, sea bass) and water. Also exercising 1 hr a day since then. Waiting list times are approximately 6 months which means April next year. The trouble is I’m slipping into a ‘what’s the point’ frame of mind as I am thinking it will be non reversible and really bad and want to eat everything bad for me and drink alcohol. It’s really stressing me out and I am struggling to stay positive, I am a worrier so not helping myself at all. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to be more positive and swim rather than sink? Is there anything else I can do to try and improve my liver? Am having LFT and ELF tests redone in 2 weeks as a result of weight loss and stopping medication, lanzaprole.
Apologies for the rant as I know there are people with much worse problems as I don’t actually know anything yet.
Cheers
Owlie
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Hiya owlie first off don't panic and give up, use that energy to concentrate on losing more weight you have done the right thing with your diet.. are you also exercising?
Fatty liver is the biggest problem and especially if it isn't caught in time, but it's also reversible the liver is an amazing organ and if looked after properly will work wonders ..
Carry on as you are and I am sure you will see a difference when you do go back in April
Everyone makes the mistake of thinking alcohol is the only thing what will cause damage but it's definitely food
Hi JoJo, thank you so much for the reply. I have been exercising for an hour every day but because I have so much weight to lose I keep thinking of the total amount rather than a smaller amount. Thanks again for the encouragement, will post again when I have news...or another wobble!!
Hi Owlie. You may have reached the 'plateau' whereby you're doing all the right things, eating all the right things but your weight has stabilised which can be very disheartening. However, because you are exercising you are gaining muscle which weighs more than fat so, although frustrating, keep up the great work you are doing you really will see and feel a tremendous difference in your health. You're doing a fantastic job detoxing your body don't start filling it with rubbish and poison , I promise you, you will really regret it and feel even more despondent than you do now. Some come on get your trainers on and work that body honey !!🏃♂️🏃♀️💪😅🏋️♂️🚴♀️🤸♂️🤸♀️🏊♂️
Hi Laura, thanks so much for the reply and encouragement. I have just finished another workout. One thing I did do was get my husband to measure me a month ago and having just been remeasured I have lost 4 inches from my stomach/back which has made me feel better! I'm a terrible emotional eater and if I feel bad I want to eat everything bad but this has made me feel better. Thanks so much again for the positivity, I'm working it!!!
Also Owlie, very the type of exercise you do regularly so you don't get bored doing the same old thing. There are many fitness dvd's on Amazon. I recommend you Kathy Smith and Kelly Coffey Mayer. They are professional trainers who know their stuff and explain how to do the workouts safely and have a huge variety. Don't go for ' celebrity' ones their knowledge is limited and the Essex accent grates !
Varying the exercise sounds good as I have got bored, will look the trainers up! Thanks again, Owlie x
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Haha Laura - say it like it is.
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Great stuff you really are doing so well it would be such a shame if you let it all go now. If you feel like this again re -read my replies to help you kick start again.
You're welcome. I was a fitness and dance teacher in the 80's and 90's so I'm used to getting people motivated. Im glad I haven't lost my touch 😁 I just enjoy keeping fit for fun these days xx
Thank you so much, I don’t think I see it quite like ‘fun’ yet but I do feel better! X
Hi Owlie. Had another thought... Keep a calender on the wall to record what you've eaten each day and which workout you've done or how long your walk or run was. 😄😄🤸♀️🏅Im sure you'd find it encouraging as you wouldn't want to see unhealthy foods on it along with "I didn't do any exercise again today☹"
Post a pic of your weekly achievements on here too if it will help and be proud .
Hope that makes sense. Keep up the good work
Laura xx
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Calendar - Yes that’s a good idea. If you do it others might follow like me 😁 - well the exercise bit anyway I wouldn’t dare post what I eat....
I dare not post photos 😫 however happy to say what my keep fit routine is and what I eat if it helps anyone? I have lost 6 inches from around my stomach if that helps?
Owlie you are a star - 6 inches that’s impressive.
I understand photo issue, but stating what you do fitness wise might be worth a try? If you do it so will I (and maybe others)? Anyone up for it?
Yes up for it and happy to post food once a week. As a newbie, where is the best place to post it on a regular basis? I am assuming like a diary thing? I do have to say that I personally can’t see any difference in the mirror but inches don’t lie. I might even post an tummy photo if it's Allowed?
Owlie
Suggest a new post thread something like Fitness Monitors?
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