Liver Biopsy

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Hi all!

I know I haven't participated much here recently, in fact probably many

of you don't even know who I am! I do still try to keep up with reading

the messages but haven't had much time to actually post to the group.

I had a ultrasound done yesterday, and my liver doc. wants me to have a

liver biopsy done. There was some evidence of chirrosis, and he wants

to get a better idea of what's going on with the biopsy. He said that

it isn't mandatory, and he's leaving it up to me whether I get it or

not, but that he'd like to have the data. I know the biopsy is supposed

to be very uncomfortable (or is uncomfortable a euphamism for painful),

but I think I can deal with that. What I'm wondering is if there are

any things I should know about it before I have it done. Any risks

associated or any general information about how to go about making sure

it's done right? I've had one done before, but that one was done when I

had my gallbladder out, so I couldn't tell what it felt like!

Any info from people who have been through it would be appreciated! And

don't be afraid of scaring me... I don't scare easily!

athan