Well, we are definitely not moving! That was really just a joke but he knew what I meant! I am gaining wgt, don't have constant pain like I did and so far, have not been diagnosed with cancer. I am seeing a GI doctor there next week as followup due to the elevated tumor marker. I am walking further now but still get really tired. I do think I am on the mend. Thanks for asking.
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I had my gallbladder laproscopically removed 3 weeks ago, and I wanted to come on here and post my results because people's horror stories really scared the hell out of me when I read them before getting the procedure done - in fact, I almost didn't get it done because of the side-effects that people spoke of. My stats, so that you know them: Female, 29 years old, 5'6, 150 lbs.
If you need to get your gallbladder removed, don't fret too much - while there are certain less-than-ideal side effects that CAN happen, the fact of the matter is that they usually don't. Gallbladder surgery is THE most performed surgery in the USA with over 500,000 operations performed each year. The handful of people online who post serious problems are the minority - the vast majority of people experience little or no side effects, and therefore don't go looking for gallbladder forums to post to.
I had my surgery 3 weeks ago, and I've been pleasantly surprised with how few side effects I've experienced - the procedure was a cinch, I went home the same day. It was quite painful to use my abdominal muscles for about 3 days - I was on Percocet for about that long. After the 3rd day, it was still painful (obviously, I mean they DID cut me open) but it was bearable with just an OTC pain reliever. Getting off the Percocet quickly is definitely something I'd advise, as it constipated me pretty badly - I had to take stool softeners, a laxative, and milk of magnesia to get my bowels moving (don't be afraid to take these - they make pooping unpleasant, yes, but pushing is NO fun right after surgery... Gross? Yes. But the softer, the better).
Now that I'm off the Percocet, I go once every day in the afternoon and that's it - I have absolutely no dietary restrictions, I eat whatever I want. One thing that I've noticed is that I'm unable to eat as much as I did before, and I've lost a few pounds since the surgery, so that's a positive side effect. I don't have any emergency poops, I'm not running to bathrooms. My cuts are healing nicely, but aren't all the way healed so I can't speak to scarring - but they are very small, the 2 in the center of my stomach are about 1" wide and the 2 on my right side are about half an inch. I'm still sore, but healing nicely and hoping to be back at the gym in a couple weeks - I was walking around by the end of the first week.
Anyway, since there's so much negative out there on this subject, I figured I'd post something positive - the surgery and the recovery, while not the most pleasant thing I've done this year, weren't as bad as I thought. The side effects weren't either :-) Good luck!
If you need to get your gallbladder removed, don't fret too much - while there are certain less-than-ideal side effects that CAN happen, the fact of the matter is that they usually don't. Gallbladder surgery is THE most performed surgery in the USA with over 500,000 operations performed each year. The handful of people online who post serious problems are the minority - the vast majority of people experience little or no side effects, and therefore don't go looking for gallbladder forums to post to.
I had my surgery 3 weeks ago, and I've been pleasantly surprised with how few side effects I've experienced - the procedure was a cinch, I went home the same day. It was quite painful to use my abdominal muscles for about 3 days - I was on Percocet for about that long. After the 3rd day, it was still painful (obviously, I mean they DID cut me open) but it was bearable with just an OTC pain reliever. Getting off the Percocet quickly is definitely something I'd advise, as it constipated me pretty badly - I had to take stool softeners, a laxative, and milk of magnesia to get my bowels moving (don't be afraid to take these - they make pooping unpleasant, yes, but pushing is NO fun right after surgery... Gross? Yes. But the softer, the better).
Now that I'm off the Percocet, I go once every day in the afternoon and that's it - I have absolutely no dietary restrictions, I eat whatever I want. One thing that I've noticed is that I'm unable to eat as much as I did before, and I've lost a few pounds since the surgery, so that's a positive side effect. I don't have any emergency poops, I'm not running to bathrooms. My cuts are healing nicely, but aren't all the way healed so I can't speak to scarring - but they are very small, the 2 in the center of my stomach are about 1" wide and the 2 on my right side are about half an inch. I'm still sore, but healing nicely and hoping to be back at the gym in a couple weeks - I was walking around by the end of the first week.
Anyway, since there's so much negative out there on this subject, I figured I'd post something positive - the surgery and the recovery, while not the most pleasant thing I've done this year, weren't as bad as I thought. The side effects weren't either :-) Good luck!
My GP found a mass attached to the top of my heart and recommended that I see another Dr. I live near Houston. After two months of being bounced around at Sadler Clinic with no definitive results and $thousands in med bills my wife self referred me to MD Anderson on-line...late on a Friday afternoon. Within two hours we received a call from them. I went in on a Monday, met my "team" and had a huge number of tests in the following two days, blood work, mri, ct, some type of test using radiation, and finally a biopsy. By the forth day they new what I had (Lymphoma) and had completed a treatment plan. The plan was for 6 rounds of chemo and a bit of radiation and that was all done by my local oncologist under their supervision which saved me a 70 mile drive once a week. I am now a cancer survivor thanks to their excellent "team" concept. And one of the contributors is right on...when one stands out front waiting for their car ($15/day valet service)...they will see individuals from all over the country and world arriving and departing. I do not know why ANYONE would use local treatment when self referral is available and we have a clinic in this country that does such good work. They ARE listed as the best cancer clinic in the WORLD.. well ahead of Sloan-Kettering. They use a team concespt that even includes patient advocate. They arrange everything for you and can even assist with discounted hotels, car rentals and housing.
What I do know is that cancer treatment is VERY lucrative and because of that very few oncologists or local doctors will suggest or even refer you to MD Anderson. I grew up in a town of 60,000 that is 100 miles east of Houston. I have several high school friends that would not listen...used their locals..and are now buried. I also have several that did listen..could not get a referral from the same doctors who treated the now deceased friends. They took the drive...some 100 miles for them...and are still attending class reunions.
What I do know is that cancer treatment is VERY lucrative and because of that very few oncologists or local doctors will suggest or even refer you to MD Anderson. I grew up in a town of 60,000 that is 100 miles east of Houston. I have several high school friends that would not listen...used their locals..and are now buried. I also have several that did listen..could not get a referral from the same doctors who treated the now deceased friends. They took the drive...some 100 miles for them...and are still attending class reunions.
Read all the postings. I am female and over 60 and I had the g/b removed 15 years ago and it was successful except that I get severe pain every so often (normally within 2 hours of a meal) - as bad as the gall bladder in the first place! It lasts about 20 mins and then goes away leaving me drained for a few hours. My surgeon said this was 'lesions' following surgery which causes an occasional blockage. I suspect dietry control might help - if only I knew what not to eat as there sems to be no pattern. Maybe there is treatment now as I have not been back to see the Consultant for over 10 years. Anyone else out there with similar problems please?
I just had my gallbladder removed on oct 3rd , and I am having a hard time eating. My stomach hurts and still bloats after eating. I can only eat like a half a cup or so at a time. I also have crohn's but I had not had any loose stools. I've had to take miralax so I can go.
Hi I was wondering, and really need/want to know if while being an alcoholic and needing your gallbladder removed, can you die from not having your bad gallbladder removed?