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amelie_butterfly
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 Posted: 05/29/06 - 11:20 Post subject: teenage gall bladder removal |
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I am 17 years old, have a slim build, and am very fit and healthy. About 2 months ago I went to the doctor because I had terrible pain in my upper right abdomen that spread up into my right shoulder. I had an ultrasound which showed my gall bladder to be fine, was put on antibiotics and the problem seemed to go away.
One month later I started throwing up very violently for about 12 hours non stop and went to hospital. They did tests (CT and HIDA) which showed that my gall bladder was not functioning very well at all and there was a lot of excess fluid in my abdomen. I was put on antibiotics (again) for 2 weeks. At my check up with the surgeon today I was still in a lot of pain, and now my gall bladder has to come out.
My question is: How did this happen? I am young and very healthy i don't eat a lot of fatty foods and until a few months ago did classical ballet at an elite level. My second is: Will I be able to lead a normal life after the surgery? I do love my chocolate and don't want to miss out on all the things my friends are doing like eating take away and spicy foods. I also really don't want to gain weight, I am naturally very slim and really would like my body to stay that way. If anyone can shed any light on the subject I would very much appreciate it! Thank you. |
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Danny
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| Posted: 06/03/06 - 20:51 Post subject: |
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You can very well live without a gallbladder because the bile that used to be stored in the gallbladder will now be sent directly into the intestines when produced by liver.
People usually live normally without gallbladder and do not notice any difference but a diet change is important.
I know you would like to eat what your friends do but if a new situation you have to do what is best for you and your health and if this means changing your diet, so be it.
You should know that if you kept eating junk food, you will certainly gain weight but if you change your dietary habits in time, I am sure you won’t be gaining any weight.
You will probably have to avoid all the fried stuff and other junk food but you will be able to have a candy once in a while.
All of these things you need to discuss with your doctor and you shouldn’t run away from the problem but try to adjust to a new situation. Believe this is the best way to get your life under control and not be your life’s slave.
You need to be mature about all of this although I know you would like to be just a kid for a little longer. |
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Terri*
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| Posted: 06/30/06 - 20:59 Post subject: |
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Well, I don't know about the first one, but I've had my galbladder out at 14yrs old. I'm 15 currently. Yes, you will be able to lead a normal life again. ^_^
Why, my gallbladder was only functioning 9%. Well, I was sick all summer long, feeling sick to the stomach all of the time. And I had pains on my right side right behind my gallbladder on my back. Turns out it was that. I had it out.
Hope this helps! |
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