Experiences with

Liver resection

Hi! I have had various tests and biopsy. Found 12 adenomas, benign. Largest being 5.1cm. Plan is to remove and monitor the other smaller 11 anually. Appear to be as a result if 22 years on the pill. Does anyone have any advice for me about the operation? What to expect afterwards? Also what are your

The help I have been given from this forum has been invaluable, I don't know where I would be without it. I have weaned myself off of Pramipexole and am now using Gabapentin, I don't think I have suffered anything like some of the other members. My question is, I need to up the dose, I am taking 1 x

hi all, I was diagnosed with a hepatic adenoma measuring 7.5cm and have been referred to Freemans hospital in Newcastle to the liver surgeons. They have put me down for surgery and I’m awaiting a date. I won’t lie and say I’m not terrified but I’m more so concerned because I still feel like I have

Done my liver resection on 14 March 2024 coz found tumour in it since 2023. Went through Y90 treatment to shrink the tumour. Doc removed the tumour via keyhole with a drainage wound.

Had resection a year ago for liver cancer in agony tried a block it lasted 2 days. Unbearable on heavy heavy narcotics only. Bedridden doctors just say take pain meds but the sude effects and amounts are making me comotose. At the end of my tether please any ideas.

Hello, I'm due to have a PVE then liver resection in a few weeks. Has anyone got any practical tips please? Surgeon just says carry on as normal but he's not had the procedure himself! Would be grateful for any advice on diet, exercise issues to expect afterwards. Thanks ladies xx

Hello, I’ve been diagnosed via MRI and liver radiologist with a large cystadenoma and have been referred to a liver specialist multi disciplinary team. Has anyone in here had a resection? If so would you mind sharing pre and post op experience?

I just feel one after another, just had liver resection three months ago! ( Where recurred from ablation last year). Feels never ending journey. I am quite strong headed person, but every now and then, it gets me. How long can I go on?

Hi can anyone let me know how to reduce the need for banding? I have had 20 bands since being diagnosed with Nash cirrhosis 3 years ago, after a massive bleed. The latest bands (3 in February) are impacting my ability to swallow more than previous ones have. If my esophagus is fully banded it seems

hello , I have question about my blood test today . Can I have cirrosis with this blood test result ?

Hi Everyone.....I hope you're all doing well. I'm not sure how my liver is going......I see the specialist in 3 weeks. I have no fluid retention, no jaundice, no HE, but I do have portal hypertension for which I take carvedilol. I have had one varice banded. I won't know my blood readings until I see

Good Morning! I recall it being said there was a facebook group for Liver transplants -Can anyone point me to this? I joined a group specific to StJames but looking to join a larger group too as my husband seems to have rarer complications....Take Care all, have a nice day and best wishes on your Liver

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Hi, brand new on here. I was diagnosed in July 2023 and haven't drank since. Feeling better and not on transplant list which is confusing me a little. I kind of don't know whether I will need one or if my liver recompensating means I won't ever need one. I will never drink again ever that's been my biggest

Hi everyone. I have had breast cancer twice. The last time was in 2023. I have had a few health scares since and have been mentioning grumbling niggling pains under my right ribs for a while. Always worried about mets so I had a CT in May 2024. Mildly fatty liver but all good apart from that. My

Hi all, I had a tumour removed from my liver and my gallbladder removed 3 weeks ago. Both were sent for biopsies. However, I've just had a letter through the post with a telephone appointment with my clinician to discuss my results next week. I feel quite relieved that it isn't a face to face appointment

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has anyone have a Fibro scan that was wrong? I had one at a liver road show last Oct, cap was 188, kpa 15.8, I then had a load of bloods which were normal, uss completely normal. I am a bit of a weekend drinker, and the week before the scan had been in Cyprus and drunk quite a lot, and 2 days before

hi so I have had fluctuating high ALT since 2014, with the highest being 400+ in January this year. I’ve had 2 liver biopsies both of which came back normal I’ve had 2 fibroscans which showed 3.5 in 2020 and 4.5 last month (2025) so still within limits . I’ve asked to change hospitals as my consultant

[i]I'm pretty sure I've shared some of these thoughts before but I just want to say it again..... You are brave!![/i] [i]Don't ever underestimate how brave you are in some way - likely almost every single day. Whether it's dealing with the fatigue ( and still carrying on ), knowing how awful