Blood work

Back in September I went to the doctor to get tested for diabetes. My father has it so I get tested every once in a while. I got the results back and although I did not test positive for diabetes, two liver functions were elevated. My doctor then sent me to a specialist.

I went for more blood work and the same results; two elevated liver functions. I was told this could be from one of two things. 1. Alcohol 2. Bad diet and lack of exercise (fatty liver). Needless to say I was very nervous. I was thinking everything from a fatty liver to Cirrhosis of the liver. I was then sent for an ultrasound on my liver. I was sort of relieved when I was told I had a fatty liver. The doctor told me to cut back on the drinking, watch what I eat and exercise.

I went for more blood work on Saturday and just got the results today. The liver functions that were elevated are now down. The numbers that were in the danger zone are now in the good zone. Boy was I relieved. I did drastically cut back on the drinking, started eating a little healthier and exercised a little. This being the winter I was not able to go out for walks or bike rides so I did a little exercise in the house. When the warmer weather gets here I will be able to do more to get in shape and hopefully the numbers will go down even more.