FibroScan Results Significant improvement

[Boomer642]

About 11 months ago I was diagnosed with a fatty liver and my FibroScan results were:

Fibrosis result: Median = 11.2 kPa (F3)

Steatosis result: CAP score = 313 dB/m (S3)

I was 5’7 and weighed 260 lbs.

Since then, I have adhered as closely as possible to a liver friendly diet, exercised almost every day for 30 minutes and lost 74 lbs.

Today I had my follow up FibroScan and the results were as follows:

Fibrosis result: Median = 4.4 kPa (No evidence of fibrosis)

Steatosis result: CAP score = 144 dB/m (Normal/ No steatosis)

I understand that FibroScan tests can overestimate results under certain conditions, but I am absolutely thrilled with these results. Could it have overestimated my initial results by that much?

[goldencody]

Based on your height and weight you would have been considered obese which the fibroscan can not get accurate results. I have have 2 fibroscans and 2 liver biopsies and I'm not overweight even when I was diagnosed. The first fibroscan had me So and F2 but the biopsy had me at F3. The second fibroscan 6 months later was because I was trying to get into a clinical trial had me at S0 and F3 but the biopsy had me at F2. The biopsy saw no ballooning and fibrosis regression.. Both times the biopsy differed from the biopsy. Gold stand is the biopsy. Im sure your condition improved due to weight loss and diet.

[Boomer642 in reply to goldencody]

Thank you. I have upcoming appointments with my PCP and gastroenterologist. I don't think that a biopsy is an option for me, nor do I really want one. I'll see what they say and go from there. I'll continue with my current diet and exercise routine.

[goldencody in reply to Boomer642]

Good luck with your health. Fibroscans to me are not very accurate I give them a plus 1 or minus 1 stage on their result. I'm 5'5" and weigh 129 pounds.

[lusitania84 in reply to goldencody]

That's why I haven't had one. I just don't see how it would help me in any way. I'm just going to do my due diligence and hope for the best...

[isi123 in reply to goldencody]

The results from two biopsies can exhibit up to a 30% variance due to the sampling of tissue from various regions of the liver with varying degrees of fibrosis, or even due to the human factor, including the pathologist themselves.

[goldencody in reply to isi123]

I had the same pathologist examine my tissue and they aimed for the same area. It is still considered the most reliable test for fibrosis staging.

[Shelterdog]

Your progress is so awesome! Congrats to you for that significant weight loss! It is impressive!! Keep up the good work!

[hasanz]

Your progress is awesome. Would you mind sharing your diet plan.

[Boomer642 in reply to hasanz]

Here you go:

fattyliverfoundation.org/na...

It's not easy, but I have gotten used to it. I started gradually eliminating the really bad stuff and making adjustments as I went along. Still making adjustments. I also try to exercise daily for 30 minutes on my treadmill. Good luck

[MINTVCX]

I think you probably did not have F3 (as fibroscan showed). Decreasing from F3 to F0/F1 in 11 months is highly unlikely.

"overestimate results under certain conditions". Yes but sometimes ther is no obvious reason for false positive result. It happens.

[Boomer642 in reply to MINTVCX]

I agree. I'll continue on my current diet path as it has improved other issues as well, and I just feel better overall.

[Deborahkd22]

That’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing and good for you to lose that much and see it pay off with such an improved score!

[01Dunster]

Hi I have e just been having fibrescan and my fat has gone up from 249 to 304 quite worrying in 2 years . I'm cutting out all chocolate and puddings and hoping to make a difference . My stiffness was 4.8 which seems crazy with high fat

[Boomer642 in reply to 01Dunster]

Try to significantly reduce your sugar intake.