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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Results Back From Fatty Liver & Fibrosure Testing

Results are back!  But, they were sent to my doctor and not posted on line.  So, I thought I would do my research!  Found a good article at:

Fatty Liver & Fibrosure Testing


The article started by grabbing your attention!

Two thirds of American children and adults are overweight and often have abnormal liver tests.

This number is staggering!   More:

30% of adults and 10% of children have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or NASH (non-alcoholic steatorrheic [fatty] hepatitis).

This number is also interesting!  And I know I have a sweet tooth & I think a little over weight!  Here is the truth, I weighed myself this morning - 5'9" - 188 lbs.  According to the charts - 


My BMI - 27.8, so and over 25 is overweight!  So, what should I be for 5'9"?  168 pounds!  TWENTY TO LOSE!

Some of the symptoms:

NAFLD means fat deposits in the liver with little to no alcohol intake. It starts with no symptoms but often involves fatigue, abdominal problems or gallbladder-like symptoms.

Well, some of this is me!  So, first lose more weight!  I have lost 10 pounds!  Let's try for 10 more!