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Anyone Had Their Gallbladder Removed?
Asked by K.H. from Columbus
on November 17, 2006
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Okay, so I'm scheduled for gallbladder surgery in a week or so (I've got a history of stones...) Does anyone have any thoughts to share on what to expect, recovery, h...
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- I had mine out in 1993. I was back to work in about 10 days. I remember being sore for a few days. I have 4 small scars (had 13 staples total). Truthfully, it was th...
- I am 28 and had my gallbladder out about 2 mths ago and was only in pain for about 3 days. I suggest making sure the day after having someone there for you to help out...
- Glad your surgery went well. I had mine out in 2003, eight months after the birth of my first child, and twenty weeks pregnant with my second. I first noticed the pain...
Gallbladder Gallstone Advice and Information
Asked by E. from Madison
on August 3, 2011
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I went to the doctor because I noticed a lump in my abdomen. An ultrasound revealed a 9.5 cm gallstone and semi blocking the duct. Other than feeling the lump, I hav...
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- Wow! That is a huge gallstone! I suffered from gallstone attacks for 10+ years before I had one lodge in my bile duct. It was taken out that weekend, and I've never r...
- Hi E., Gall Bladders are necessary for good health. Please don't remove it. Stones can be disintegrated. I was going to tell you what I know but found this website ...
- Yeah, I'm sure that gall bladders are very helpful for your body, if they are working properly, and if you don't have gallstones consistently blocking the duct causing...
Gallbladder Removal
Asked by A.C. from Amarillo
on October 4, 2007
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Apparently with my last birth, I started to have gallbladder problems. I might have to get it removed. Has anyone had this done? If so, what are some of the problem...
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- I had my gallbladder removed about two years ago, and completely regret it. I was having right side pain and occasional loose bowels. My ultrasound was clear, but I ...
- the biggest thing that i'd like to warn you about is an after-effect. you will experience what my general practitioner has termed as "dumping". from what i have gath...
- I had mine taken out in May 07. The surgery itself was not that hard. In and out in one day. I was up the next day running down the stairs. But it took me about one we...
Hospital Misdiagnosed Me!!
Asked by T.L. from Houston
on May 5, 2009
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Well a little over a month ago i was woken with sharp pain just below my rib cage (in the center). So while it hurt i shrugged it off for all day until i just couldn't...
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- T., This is almost identical to what happened to me several years ago. I did have an ectopic pregnancy. Don't hesitate to contact me off board and I will share mo...
- I know it's tough to think something is wrong and not knowing is the worst part. Just try to take a deep breath and realize that your doctor is just being thorough. ...
- An Hcg level of 4 is not indicative of pregnancy, unless you were only a few hours pregnant. By the time you are a month pregnant, your levels are in the thousands. ...
Gall Bladder Trouble....
Asked by M.B. from Houston
on December 26, 2007
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Hello Moms,
Hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas, first of all!! Here is my problem. Sunday night I had to visit the ER due to some SERIOUS teeth clenching pain...
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- Hi I am a 30 year old SAHM with an 8, 7, and 5 year olds. When I was pregnant with the 8 year old, I was having problems with my breathing. It turned out I had gallst...
- Hi, I am SAHM and part time preschool teacher. I also have three kids close to yours in age. I had problems with my gallbladder when I was 23. At the time, I only h...
- Two years ago, I had the same problem. It is scary, but necessary. At the time our second daughter was 8 months old & we were still nursing, but with the help of my ...
