Liver enzymes?

lenac87

Hey guys! Quick question, Do any of you know if your liver enzymes have been elevated after having surgery? I am about 8 weeks out now and just had some labs drawn Friday, everything looks perfect except for my liver enzymes. They have been a little elevated ever since surgery but this time they are a lot more elevated, just not sure what is considered normal? I tried calling the bariatric nurse practitioner today to ask if this is something I should be concerned about, but she didn't get back with me, so I was wondering if maybe you guys had any insight? Thanks!

ac7nj

There are several variables involved with liver enzymes. I don't know what other labs the Dr did? We don't know what medications you take. Just to name a few things. So none of us can answer your question.

Randy RN

weeziebeth

Ditto to what Randy said….too many possible variables and MANY reasons for mild to moderately to really elevated liver enzymes-some benign, some not so much. Would touch base not just with your surgeon, but with your primary care provider.

lenac87

Thanks weeziebeth, I plan to, everything was normal before surgery, and I'm on minimal medications just birth control, omeprazole, and vitamins. I was just curious if others had elevated liver enzymes related to surgery, thanks for the reply though!

janet0513

Elevated liver enzymes are fairly common after surgery but follow up with your doc. My surgeon doesn't even do any bloodwork until 6 months our.

lenac87

Thanks Janet!

pawoodhull

I'm clueless about these things. Is this the same as having an elevated "white count"?

lenac87

pawoodhull wrote: »

I'm clueless about these things. Is this the same as having an elevated "white count"?

They are different, my white count was okay along with my other labs it was just the labs that can indicate liver function that were off, but like the others have said there can be many causes. I spoke with the nurse practitioner and she said the surgeon just wants me to avoid products with tylenol and we will repeat the labs in 4 weeks, doesn't sound like anything too serious, which is a relief

ac7nj

pawoodhull wrote: »

I'm clueless about these things. Is this the same as having an elevated "white count"?

No a elevated white count is a blood test for your immune system response to a infection. The liver is a cleaning system and elevated enzymes indicate something wrong.

Randy RN

pawoodhull

Thank you lenac87 and Randy RN. I had non-contagious hepatitis many years ago and it slightly damaged my liver. Ever since, I have had an elevated white count and was told that the liver damage was why. So I was curious if they were the same.