Thread: Liver Biopsy?
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Old 11-19-2008, 10:53 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sue0609 View Post
Whether it's the "norm" varies by doctor. I didn't have a liver biopsy and my surgeon only takes the gall bladder if there is evidence of an issue with it (insurance won't cover it if there isn't anyhow).
Hi, My doctor told me that the gallbladder is removed to prevent gallstones that alot of "obese" people tend to get after the WLS. My insurance paided for the procedure.
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