If the cirrhosis has lowered your platelets or is causing other liver related problems they will not consider surgery.
It's really best to consult with a hepatologist first.
Good Luck
Trinity
Hi Lori,
I’m certainly not a medical professional; only a patient that has HCV. However, I don’t believe having Hep C would necessarily preclude you from surgery; many of us have had various surgeries while infected with this disease. I agree with your doctor that it’s in your best interest to shed some weight prior to re-treatment; it will increase the odds of the meds working. How is your blood sugar? Adipose tissue/obesity generally increases insulin resistance; and IR has been shown to decrease the efficacy of interferon/ribavirin as well.
Check with your doctor, and see what he/she has to say about the procedure; and good luck going forward—
Bill