Hi, I am having surgery on Tuesday (yeah!) and I am worried about my liver. Prior beginning my lap band journey, I used to drink a lot (not to the point of having a problem, it was just more a part of my life). My liver function levels were all good at my pre-op and I have been following a pretty low-carb diet, but I am still worried. Has anyone else been through this and did the banding go OK for you? Thanks!

I'm no doc for sure but I wouldn't be very worried now, if I understand correctly the body's organs regenerate completely after 7 years, of course that is if it's left to heal and it are healthy to start with. Haven't you had blood work? I feel like I've had every test there is prior to surgery. Ask your doc's office they can look it up on your chart. Best to you on your upcoming surgery!

Yeah, I wouldn't worry about it either. Severe alcoholism causes liver problems, but a normal to slightly heavy alcohol consumption shouldn't cause any problems - and you say that you already know that your liver function tests came out fine - so you're good!

At this point reducing the size of your liver is just about reducing calories - especially carbs - so you can use up the storage of glucose in your liver.

Relax - as long as you follow your pre-op diet you'll be fine.

I was a drinker before surgery and I had no problems. You should be okay.