My Gallbladder Has To Go!

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  • Spikey1341
    ADBB Adventurer
    • Jul 23, 2003
    • 181
    #1

    My Gallbladder Has To Go!

    Yep the doctor called today with the results of my HIDA scan. It's got to go. Although the liver looks great and the gallbladder is not that bad, it is not functioning as it should. It is at 24%. Most people I have talked to have been at 13% or lower but with my family history, (mother, sister, nephew) and my problems with digesting fat and certain vegetables getting worse, my doctor said do it now.

    I have an appointment next Tuesday with the Surgeon and will find out then when the surgery will be. Maybe I'm nuts, but I am actually looking forward to getting this done. I want to feel good again, and I definitely need to go back on induction!
    Jeanne
    254/189/150


    Female
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    • Katlam
      ADBB Admiral
      • Feb 09, 2004
      • 1027
      #2
      Good luck with the surgery Jeanne. Hope it does help exactly as you expect, that you feel so much better afterwards. My dad is having the same surgery later this spring (no date set yet) due to the gallstones.

      Kathy


      SW 277 left photo 203 right photo F

      1st new goal, back to the right photo weight
      next goal 170
      “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”—LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

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        • 2big4mysize
          • Apr 25, 2003
          • 20829
          #3
          good luck with your surgery.
          by the book atkinseer

          started 6/1/02 at 313
          goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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            • Deflating Diva
              ADBB Adventurer
              • Mar 20, 2004
              • 337
              #4
              :sympathy Good grief that sounds terrible and great at the same time. I hope it works out well for you and you recover quickly.
              Deflating Diva


              44\ F
              5'6 1\4 ,2-5-04 315?-276.5-175 here we go again...8/3/07



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                • Dawn
                  ADBB Admiral
                  • Jan 04, 2004
                  • 1512
                  #5
                  I had a gall bladder attack once and I swore I was dying from a heart attack! They are so painful. I'm sure you are thankful to have the bothersome thing removed! LOL We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts, and make sure to let us know how you are doing as soon as you can.

                  Dawn



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                    • RunAwayMichelle
                      ADBB Advocate
                      • Nov 13, 2004
                      • 689
                      #6
                      I had mine removed years ago, due to gallstones. Afterwards I had a lot of heartburn, but a few months of Pepcid AC took care of that. Now I don't miss it at all.

                      I wish you a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.
                      Michelle,
                      F/49/5'3" HW379/CW359/GW180
                      One day at a time; live in the moment!
                      Extended induction

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                        • cruiser gal
                          Moderator Emeritus
                          • Mar 09, 2005
                          • 1596
                          #7
                          I had my gall bladder removed about 25 years ago, and never had any more problems after that. Good luck, and speedy recovery....you'll feel great after.

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                            • fr1endly2
                              ADBB Advocate
                              • Jan 03, 2004
                              • 685
                              #8
                              Seems to be a very popular surgery today. I think it can even be done Laproscopically smaller incision!!!! but surgery is still surgery and hard on our nerves.

                              GOOD LUCK! We will all send good thoughts your way...keep us posted!

                              LISA
                              fr1endly2
                              RE Start Date feb 28,2005: 310/167/???
                              http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/

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                                • softnred
                                  • Apr 19, 2004
                                  • 934
                                  #9
                                  Okay....here's my weird thought about this...

                                  How much does a gall bladder weigh?? Because you'll be that much lighter when you heal!! Not that I'm advocating removing body parts in order to lose pounds.....

                                  I'm thinking positive thoughts for a quick recovery!!!

                                  ~JoAnne





                                  JoAnne ~ female ~ 295/208/Size 14ish
                                  Restart 1/9/06: 245/235/to get rid of 235

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