"MaryL" wrote in message ...

On 10/24/2016 3:44 PM, MaryL wrote:
> This is *way* OT, but I am scheduled for a CT guided liver biopsy on
> Friday. Have any of you had that procedure? If so, can you give me any
> information on the procedure? My ANA results are "markedly positive."
> There is a possibility of fatty liver or autoimmune problem. I should
> know more after the biopsy.
>
> Let's have no jokes about beef liver, please. ;o)
>
> MaryL

Thanks for all the good thoughts that many of you have posted. I had
hoped to have results by now, but I was told today that the test has to
be sent to pathology and that takes a couple of weeks. I can tell you
that there was nothing to fear from the actual procedure. It only took
about 15 minutes for the CT guided test, and it was no more painful than
a bee sting. I was awake the whole time, and the radiologist was
talking to me and explaining everything. The most uncomfortable part of
the procedure was that I had to keep both arms raised above my head (on
the table, not lifted in the air) the whole time. I have arthritis, so
that did hurt my shoulders. However, it did not do any damage.

MaryL

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Thanks for the update and explanation of the procedure too. Keep your
spirits up! We are all thinking of you!!

Sorry about the old arfur I have it too so can sympathise!



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