please help may need gb sx..Questions!

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Registered: 11-16-2006
please help may need gb sx..Questions!
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Fri, 11-17-2006 - 12:03am

hello,

this may be a question for a doc. Here is the history, i will try to be concise. I am a 29yo female recently diagnosed via history and ultrasound with a diseased gb, contracted, filled with stones and sludge. Laprascopic removal has been strongly suggested, and after a consult with a surgeron, (who also stated it my turn into an open procedure during)i am almost ready to set it up. But I still have some nagging questions. I've read about gb disease, and I don't really fit some of the things i've read. I've never had an "exruciating" attack of pain, it's more of an almost constant dull ache, especaially after I eat. Also, I have no pain in my right sided abdomen, it's all in the upper left side. My ultrasound scan was taken with the probe angled into my left abdomen with me laying on the left side (which is where they said the stones/sludge/diseased gb is). I'm no doc or surgeon, but I know basic anatomy...wrong side, and I have not had these questions answered adaquatly by my pcp or the surgeon. By the way, I have been dealing with this abdominal discomfort now for about 7 years. Can anyone relate, answer any questions, or give advice? ANy help is GREATLY appreciated

thanks

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 9:11am

Sorry you had to find us, but hopefully I can answer some of your questions.


Laprascopic removal has been strongly suggested, and after a consult with a surgeron, (who also stated it my turn into an open procedure during)i am almost ready to set it up.


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 11-24-2006 - 11:42pm

If the ultra sound shows sludge, stones and evidence of a diseased gallbladder - the thing to do is get it out before you have a major attack. The GB disease they refer to is likely because the GB is enlarged and/or the walls thickened.


It could be causing pain on the left side - I remember someone saying that she thought it was

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-16-2006
Sat, 11-25-2006 - 3:58pm
well, my sx date is set for 12//7...but i'm going for a 2nd opinion first
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-04-2005
Sun, 11-26-2006 - 10:23am

Good luck and let us know what opinion the second surgeon has!

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Registered: 08-11-2006
Fri, 12-01-2006 - 10:10pm
I had my gallbladder removed in November 2005, I delayed this procedure for years. The gall bladder u/s showed a polyp only. I was hesitant to have it removed. I continued to have problems. The pain was a piercing pain in my breastbone and would settle between my shoulder blades. I would get dizzy from the pain. When the episode lasted 4 hours, I made the choice. I now wonder why I hesitated. the gall bladder was lined with cholesterol..in bad shape. I feel a lot better. Good luck.. hope this helps