gallbladder issues-question??

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Registered: 06-26-2004
gallbladder issues-question??
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Mon, 11-27-2006 - 6:13pm

Hi all,

Well, I finally found out the cause of the RUQ pain-gallbladder.

Had a HIDA scan and the ejection % was 10,VERY low as per my GI.THere are no stones/infection etc...just a dysfunctional gallbladder...one with very slow motility.

I'm seeing a surgeon on 2 weeks, but I would love to hear some experience with this or gallbladder in general.

I only have slight nausea/bloating, and occasional RUQ pain. It's mostly a feeling like there is a band or weight in my upper stomach, rt below my rt rib.

One GI said it HAS to come out, one said maybe not, and that there are studies that show that removing it is onlky for the symptoms, and sometimes it doesn't get rid of the symptoms.

THe other issue is I'm petrified of all the horror stories that I hear about uncontrollable diarrhea once the gallbladder is removed...

I can't get past this...but I may not have a c hoice.

DOes anyone have any good gallbladder removal stories?
Doea anyone have any insight to any of this??

It's all so new and confusing, I would love to get some opinions...

Thanks in advance,

Jane

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Registered: 06-26-2004
Thu, 12-14-2006 - 6:35am

Elise,

Thank you for your input. It's so refreshing to hear these stories and experiences...

I have an appointment with the surgeon next week, so we'll see if he suggests removal or not.
Either way, I am going in there armed with more information and knowlegde, thanks to you guys and this board.

It takes so muxh of the anxiety away, just to hear some stories, you know??

ANyway, thanks again!!

Jane

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Registered: 06-26-2004
Thu, 12-14-2006 - 6:37am

Thanks Jo,

It's such a relief to hear some positive things about gallbladder removal...

Jane

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Thu, 12-14-2006 - 8:31am

It takes so muxh of the anxiety away, just to hear some stories, you know??


Thanks for the kind words! Knowledge is power and the more you know, the better equipped you will be to ask the 'right' questions. Keep us informed about yourself....let us know what the surgeon suggests.


As for the post-op diarrhea and other issues/horror stories, we all react differently to surgery and there are so many factors that can effect our recovery. I had IBS before surgery and still have it now, but knowing how to 'live with it' has helped me be in control and not allow it to rule or ruin my life.


I am happy that others have shared their better experiences because it is very easy to find people with complaints and 'horror stories', not as many folks find the need to post that they feel good and are living well.

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