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Experience with Gallbladder Removal?
Read all 23 responses: "I was recently diagnosed with gall stones and my doctor recommends that I have my gallbladder removed. The doctor and the surgeon ...
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- I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago and I'V. had no problems. The only thing I did differently; I don't eat much greasy foods anymore. Less fried foods, etc. I...
- It all depends on what you eat. I had mine out when I was 15. So of course I still ate pizza, burgers, ect. And yes I did have to watch what I ate depending on where I...
- I had mine removed in November 2007 due to gallstones. Very painful. Yes, there are times when I eat something and I will have to go to the bathroom right away. You...
Seeking Some Opinions on Gallbladder Surgery
Read all 16 responses: "Hello ladies,i had recently taken a ct scan because of very bad pelvic pain.my doctor called me last week and said they found ...
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- Valentine's day will be the two year anniversary of my gallbladder being removed. The surgery was quick and I was back home within an hour of waking up. I have four ...
- Hi T., you and I are in almost the same boat. I have had a gall stone for at least 5 years. They discovered it when they were looking at an ultrasound of my bladder,...
- I had the surgery about 3 years ago and it was very simple nothing like it used to be. Just 3 pin size incisions and an oupatient surgery back to normal in 3 to 4 days...
Has Anyone Ever Had Their Gallbladder Removed?
Read all 21 responses: "I have had two recent abdominal "attacks" which consist of 3 hours of excruciating pain. After spending 6 hours in the ER on Friday, ...
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- I too had it done during pregnancy and it was the best thing I had ever done! Sounds stupid but did not realize until after how often I felt sick to to the "cholestero...
- Hi O., I had my gall bladder removed a year ago, and it's really not that bad. I had just had my 2nd C-section, so I was especially freaked out. Just the thought of...
- I had my gall bladder taken out when I was pregnant with my first child. I was also afraid for my child but I was in so much pain and couldn't eat a thing and to me th...
Gallbladder Surgery for a 15 Yr Old
Aug 27, 2009 ... Read all 10 responses: "Ladies, I have a 15 yr old daughter that is going to have to have gallbladder surgery in the next days.
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- I had it done when I was 18... its an easy out patient surgery, unless there is something wrong like I had stones in my liver duct and had to have a second surgery the...
- One other young female teen that I know about has had a similar experience. The mom is in a church group that I go to ... I do not know the girl at all. However, I d...
- my cousin has a surgery at 14 years old and recovers very well and fast without problems after surgery
Diverticulitis or Colitis and Gallstones
I had my gallbladder removed about 3 years ago. I had gallstones and let them go thinking they would work their way out. What they found when I really ...
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- Get another oppion, but yes you should see a surgeon and have you gallbladder removed. The risks of stones migrating from the gallbladder should not be taken lightly....
- I would agree that you first need to determine if you do have any other issues. BUT just because the gallstones don't "bother you" doesn't mean that your gallbladder ...
- I had my gallbladder removed about 3 years ago. I had gallstones and let them go thinking they would work their way out. What they found when I really started to hav...
How Long Steri-strips Stay On?
Read all 11 responses: "Hello mothers, last week I had my gall bladder removed. I am doing great, not even taking pain meds. anymore!
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- After about one week they should start to come off on their own. Usually during your shower you will start to notice them peeling up. Keep an eye on your incision site...
- I am a surgeon, and although this is not medical advice, I ask my patients to shower after 2 days, keep the wound clean and dry, and the steri-strips will come off on ...
- Hi N., I was going to type out an answer but then read Carie's response. As another nurse, I would have said the same thing as she!! Good luck!!
Gall Bladder Removal
Read all 5 responses: "Hi Everyone, I am a nanny and care for a little girl who is three years old. I am asking for advice today because it is very possible ...
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- Hi L. - I had my gallbladder out when I was 23, which was odd because I didn't fit any of the profile characteristics the dr. told me about, but regardless, it was eme...
- I feel for you L.! I had my gall bladder removed almost 7 years ago, just a couple of months after having my second son. I have never felt more relieved than I did aft...
- Hi L.! I had this surgery done 3 years ago. For me it was very easy, no pain after, no complications. I did feel bad recovering from anesthesia though and I was ver...
Stomach Problems
Yes, I have have your gallbladder checked. A friend of mine experienced the same .... Yes, I believe it's your gallbladder. My mother and my aunt had their ...
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- The best time to go to the Dr or ER is when you are experiencing the symptoms. It sounds like you have a partial bowel obstruction or some other serious problem. Som...
- Yes, I believe it's your gallbladder. My mother and my aunt had their gallbladder removed. My aunt almost died because they kept trying to tell her it was just heartbu...
- Wow. I'm no medical doctor, but I do know that what you are describing isn't good. There are so many different things it could be. Some possibilities are no big dea...
Surgery While Pregnant??
I have a friend who had her gallbladder removed while pregnant with her 2nd ... I had gall bladder trouble while pregnant with my twins and I went to a ...
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- Hello D.- I had my gall bladder removed when I was pregnant with my twin girls...I was 23 weeks pregnant and I would do it ALL over again! It was a simple easy proc...
- My daughter's dad has a sister-in-law that had hers removed while pregnant. She is due in Januray and had it done in September and when she had it done she was told sh...
- I have a friend who had her gallbladder removed while pregnant with her 2nd child. She and the baby were fine. On top of that, she had gestational diabetes. All was...
Stomach Problems
Read all 23 responses: "I have had stomach problems for as long as i can remember. Well in 2000 I had my gallbladder removed due to gallstones.
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- It does sound like Celiacs Disease. BUT....it also can be poisoning from Aspertame. Your Crystal Light contains it. I was going to search the problems caused by asp...
- Hi B.! Sorry to hear about your GI problems! You must be miserable. Have they ever tested you for Celiac disease? Its an intolerance to wheat, barley and rye? The...
- Hello, I have also had my gallbladder removed, about 7 years ago, and have not been the same since. The one thing that has helped me is to eat smaller more frequent me...
