Has anyone had thier gallbladder removed?
353925
I had my gallbladder removed when I was 15 and I am now 26. At the time of my surgery, they did not tell me what I was in for. I sure wish I had the darn thing back. I had an upset stomach after only a few bites of food and was running to the bathroom every 10 minutes. The doctor told me to stay away from spicy and really fatty foods, but I have found that most of the time I get sick no matter what type of food I eat. What I have found is that if you skip a meal or two and then eat a heavy meal, you will most surely be really sick. So I make sure that I eat a little something even if I'm not that hungry. It also helps to make sure that you eat a bland breakfast if you want to have a nice lunch or dinner that might be fatty or spicy. I hope this helps and feel free to send me a message. I have found that you really have to bond with other people who have had this procedure and you will find that you are not alone. Good luck!
937698
You had your op in June, it shouldn't be causing you so much pain now. When l had open gall bladder surgery it took about 6-8 weeks to be pain free. Maybe you need to go back to the Dr. and make sure that all your healing is good and that you don't have an infection or anything.
9690
Gall Bladder surgery IS a nessecary thing.  I had mine removed about 6 months ago, as a medical emergency.  My gall bladder contained over 100 stones, and was so full of bile, it almost killed me.  I didn't even think there was anything wrong with me.  One night I started throwing up violently, so I was taken to the ER.  After several tests, it was determined that I had Pancreatitis, caused by my overflowing, and inactive Gall Bladder.  Since I've had it out, I have felt great, and had NO complications.
1000268
Actually I believe what you meant was a cholecystectomy, meaning the incision for removal of the gallbladder.  Do you have kidney stones?\n\nThe doctor will make an incision in your abdomen and then insert a laparoscope (think of it as a little camera of sorts) into said incision to get a better view of your insides.  He will clip your cystic duct and then remove the gallbladder from the incision.  \n\nYou'll probably have to stay in the hospital overnight to be monitored, but other than that you should be fine.  These used to be a big deal but now with modern technological advances it should be a piece of cake for you.
939776
Your gallbladder is an intestinal organ in your upper abdomen.  It is used for storing excess bile for break up of food, medicine etc. \nYou don't have to have one to live - actually they can often cause many, many problems.  As a matter of fact, I had mine taken out just two years ago.
999788
Your gall bladder is not going to explode.  Think of it this way; if you have put up with an inflamed gall bladder all of this time, why would it "explode" between now and next Monday??? I've never heard of an exploding gall bladder.  Just rest and relax.  The surgery is easy; slightly uncomfortable and you're up and around in a couple of days.  Make sure you drink a lot of fluids (no carbonated drinks please!), cut down on your salt and fatty foods.  This will help you be more comfortable awaiting your surgery.  Go get a manicure and pedicure so you look awesome in the recovery room!  And RELAX!!!!  Good luck!
580205
my sister had her gall bladder removed and they accidentally cut her bile ducts which caused her many problems and a month in the hospital...  I would go to the doctor right away.
988754
kidney stones can be removed by passing them yourself, or by using ultra-sound to shatter them--yet gallstones in the gall bladder can only be removed by taking out the gall bladder to my knowledge- my wife had it done a few months ago--they do it by laporoscopy- just a small incision near the belly button- not major invasive surgery anymore-- maybe i week recovery- just to rest and catch up- any ??-holler back at me- your friend should be fine -don't worry--today- it's only day surgery-after they wake up from the anesthesia- they send them home--not bad at all-really!! don't worry !!!!
755707
I have not had it done, but have 2 women friends that have. Both had extreme "flab" in their belly...one from being overweight and the other from carrying a very large baby.\n\nBoth women were VERY glad they had the procedure done, although do listen to your doctor and do what s/he says regarding aftercare. It takes a while to get back on  your feet and walking upright again...\n\n...but for those with more belly skin than can be tightened up with traditional exercises, a tuck is the way to go.\n\nGood luck and I hope the results are what you are seeking!
268769
I had my gallbladder removed back in 2004 and had problems with having to go the restroom IMMEDIATELY after eating anything. It got to the point where I never wanted to go out and eat. I would also get very sick to my stomach after eating sometimes. I'm doing better now...but sometimes these things still happen. I never heard of what your wife is experiencing....why did she have an emergency surgery? Did a gallstone get into the pancreas?
522818
performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis.. it is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. under general anaesthesia the gall bladder is excised and the cyst duct litigated, the common duct is explored, and any stones found are removed. when possible is done as a laparoscopic procedure.. research this on the web for more information
230799
I had the opposite problem.  My doctor kept diagnosing hiatus hernia or flare-ups caused by its scarring.  After many years of being ill on and off I visited the surgery and found my usual doctor was on holiday.  Seen by another who diagnosed impacted gall stones within two minutes.  Weeks later, gall bladder removed, never been sick since - that was ten years ago.  The test the doctor who discovered the gall problem was to push his fingers into my stomach under my lower rib cage - not sure which side, but by God it hurt.   His diagnosis was immediate quickly followed  and confirmed by ultrasound.  Fish and chips were my main culprit, followed by sausages, followed by cheese.  Cream cakes were like dynamite.   Wish you well and good luck.
562638
When my gallbladder gave me problems I was having stomache pain and diarria, plus heartburn. It got to the point that the pain in my upper stomache got so bad I couldn't sleep-it was worse at night. After a few hrs of pain it would jsut stop. I had an upper GI test and they found out it was full of stones and wasn't even working. i've read that sometimes too much calcium causes the stones and i've wondered if all the vitamins i took while I was pregnant didn't help cause it. Both my sister and I had our gallbladders remover shortly after having our first child.\nYou'll know if you need ot have it out. I was fortunate to have my first major attack after I was laready scheduled for surgery to have it removed. My sister had several attacks before her Dr figured it out and the pain was so horrible she fell to the floor in pain and we had to take her to the ER where they gave her Morphine to dull the pain.
1026994
You need to have your gall bladder removed.  ASAP!  \n\nWhy why why would you ask a medical question like that and think you will get a correct answer.  See your doctor.  It's your health we're talking about.  Not a recipe for chocolate cake!
1081098
sucks, but that kinda stuff happens.  Could have been a surgical "oops", might have been unavoidable, impossible, really to know.\n\nThe timing of the original surgery may have been imperfect, most common underlying decision that leads to this sort of course of events.  However, this also, may have been out of the surgeon's control... depending on when he got to the hospital, when they called the surgeon...\n\nbile leak too?!, he musta had one nasty gall bladder, was it inside the liver?  Have done such a case twice, really nasty tough surgeries.
968638
Go and see you GP and ask about Gallstones.  When I had it I had pain at the bottom of my chest on the right side and into my back.  I was treated for a urine infection too.
511615
No, I haven't used it, but I have wanted to try it instead of surgery.  I wish I knew it worked, but I don't.  I think I'm going to order some to see if it works.