Liver biopsy complications?

[TakeCarer]

Patient had a liver biospy one week ago today.  He was in immense pain all during the rest of the day of the biopsy.  Biopsy at 8 a.m. and patient discharged at 4:15 p.m. and could hardly walk.  Dr. performing the biopsy (without use of ultrasound) stuck the needle in twice and on the second pass the patient screamed in pain.  The dr. later informed he didn't think he got enough tissue for the biospy.  Patient went home and continued for seven days to be in pain, vomiting during the first night and the following day.  After many calls back and forth from me for the patient to the hospital they suggested he come in for an ultrasound.  This morning (one week post biopsy) patient went back to same hospital for ultrasound.  Report shows the gall bladder was knicked and something is "encapsulated".  Not sure what that something is?  Can you explain this to me?  This does not sound like the normal effects of a biospy.

[77]

What is the "normal" level for liver enzymes?
Tests indicate:
AST-37 U/L
ALT-18 U/L
I do not know what the above results mean; that is, do the results of the test indicate normal or do they indicate liver enzyme "elevation" and possible damage to the liver?
Also, is it possible for the liver to mend on its own, so to speak, after abstinence from alcohol (for about three months) for a recovering 8year alcoholic?
Your help is much appreciated,
77

[TakeCarer]

I hope all goes well with your procedures.  Please let me know
how you make out and I hope you feel better soon.

[Kiagirl98]

Thanks, I sure will. My dr said today that the liver biopsy and the scope they put down your throat to look down, may be done at the same time....I am just so ready to figure out what is going on.  Thanks

[TakeCarer]

Thanks for your response.  I believe after talking to the technician who did the ultrasound that if you are going to have a biopsy please request that it be performed with a ultrasound so that the dr. can see exactly where the needle is going.

Good luck to you.

[Kiagirl98]

OHHHHH, thanks for the warning, i will be sure and ask that question...my next step is probably a biopsy, but, i dont have a gallbladder..but hey.. what are the risks in a biopsy?