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Liver Biopsy anyone?

Started by JoeyGowdy, September 13, 2009, 09:18:21 PM

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JoeyGowdy

As some of you know as of late I have been seeing doctors about my high sugar, low energy, bipolar mood swings and possible hemochromatosis.  They will be draining 1 pint of blood from me every month until the iron levels are lowered to normal and ordered a liver biopsy to check for possible liver damage from the high iron deposits in my blood... which went well I suppose - won't know the results for a few days... so here's a video of him explaining what he did:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qHVSdfSlZo

It wasn't too bad - they had already numbed the skin with a smaller needle however it felt like a bad muscle cramp when the guide needle pierced the outer layer of the liver. The actual biopsy grapple needle he is describing in the video could not be felt when he was taking the samples.

:cheers:
Sincerely, Joey Paul Gowdy

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bull


captnsim

So that's how they give a guy breast implants...jk
Hope all turns out ok Joey.

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Brock Samson

 Well i hope all goes well for you Joey and the prognosis is encouraging.  :2thumbs:

Todd Wilson

Sounds like you need to be drinking some PBR with B9 and take it easy!



Todd


Khyron

could it be the 10 patty burger thats making you unhealthy?  ::)

I would never wish ill will on anyone so good luck....


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Mike DC

 
Seriously high iron is probably genetic somehow. 

I can't imagine eating enough iron to mess you up to that degree.  Not unless your system isn't handling/eliminating it normally in the first place. 

tan top

Quote from: Brock Samson on September 13, 2009, 11:11:57 PM
Well i hope all goes well for you Joey and the prognosis is encouraging.  :2thumbs:

:yesnod:    looks painfull , !! muscle cramp ouch !! , had needle stuff before , always felt to me even though numbed , the needle was 100 times as bigger than it really was !!    :icon_smile_blackeye:        hope you get sorted out soon Joey :yesnod:  :2thumbs: 
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chargergirl

Work with a woman that doesn't make enough iron...it's not good. Don't have to watch video to know it's painful my best and prayers are with you.
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jaak

Hope all goes well...get well soon.

Jason

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I hope you get better and everything goes well for you.



Joey...... The video thing is.... well.... creepy and weird.

Neal_J

Quote from: bull on September 13, 2009, 10:00:53 PM
Quote from: Silver R/T on September 13, 2009, 09:50:46 PM
sounds painful

The procedure or this thread?

Dammit, soda came out of my nose.  Thanks Bull!~

Good luck, Gowdy.    I can't imagine how glad your doctor must be when he sees you, and your camcorder, coming.  Or more likely, going...

dkn1997

Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on September 13, 2009, 09:28:57 PM
Do you record EVERYTHING? :scratchchin:

You must have missed the vid of him being conceived... it's about 3 down from that one.

And the thread title instantly makes me think of Dr. Lechter, and the census taker.
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mikesbbody

All the best Joey I hope you make a fast recovery  :2thumbs:

69*F5*SE

Had one when I was 18 in 1984. Wasn't bad at all.  I'm still alive.

Forza

I've had 2 biopsies this summer, 1 on my kidney and an incisional biopsy on my leg, both went easy. They pump you so full of drugs before they even start prepping that you don't even know they started. There's nothing at all to be worried about. Afterwards is when it sucks. Who knew laying on your back for 4 hours without moving could be such a damn chore?


BB1

I'll wait for the video thanks.
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Rolling_Thunder

painful...        try a spinal tap...     been there and done that...    not pleasant...          I hear from a friend the MOST painful procedure is a chest tube... 
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Neal_J

I understand that getting a bladder cathetor is no picnic either. 

Wait.  You're going to put that WHERE?

Rolling_Thunder

Quote from: Neal_J on September 17, 2009, 12:13:11 PM
I understand that getting a bladder cathetor is no picnic either. 

Wait.  You're going to put that WHERE?

Been there too...      not pleasant   :brickwall:
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2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Forza

Had one of those too... :eek2: You'd think you'd be happy when they take it out but that's damn near the worse part  :'(

Rolling_Thunder

Quote from: Forza on September 17, 2009, 09:00:59 PM
Had one of those too... :eek2: You'd think you'd be happy when they take it out but that's damn near the worse part  :'(
:yesnod: :pity: :brickwall: :eek2: :icon_smile_dissapprove:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip