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
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