I went for my pre anesthesia screening yesterday for sleeve surg Sept 21st. When they got to the consent it had- the sleeve surgery and a liver biopsy included. I don't have a single liver issue. When I asked for an explanation the girl said it may be for a study but they can make sure you don't have hepatis, fat liver disease, cirrosis blah blah blah. I don't have any symptoms to even think I have problems with my liver. So I didn't sign the consent. I have a meeting with my surgeon next week and will talk to him about it. I really don't want them just doing a biopsy on my liver for the fun of it. Anyone else ever had this done during surgery?

No, but I wish they did. I've had to have

2 liver biopsys due to liver problems and

it sure would have been nice to have it

done all at the same time.

My consent said they might need to do X, Y and Z. I think the gal was mistaken. :lol0: My understanding is that they will biopsy your liver if doesn't look right. Which you really want them to do.

THAT would make sense and I would agree to it!

I was approached during my pre-testing and ASKED if I would be willing to have a sliver of liver taken for a specific study. I had no objections.