tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post3293425293712794463..comments2023-05-31T01:45:02.663-07:00Comments on Sick Momma: Getting My Ducks In A RowAvivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-49399676836273268662010-07-19T05:43:42.557-07:002010-07-19T05:43:42.557-07:00Sorry you have to go through this, Aviva! Here'...Sorry you have to go through this, Aviva! Here's hoping the procedure goes as smoothly as possible, side effects are nil, and you experience a lot of relief!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-751527182451072752010-07-17T18:12:42.221-07:002010-07-17T18:12:42.221-07:00With active cholecystitis, if you do not treat, th...With active cholecystitis, if you do not treat, the "consequences" include pancreatitis - which is most common. That can create very severe problems and, if not treated, even death. Very painful, pancreatitis and can lead to TPN if very severe.<br /><br />FWIWJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593740857005841132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-9787427291135310862010-07-15T23:11:00.984-07:002010-07-15T23:11:00.984-07:00Hi Marie,
You made me laugh with the comment abou...Hi Marie,<br /><br />You made me laugh with the comment about farting more (and my husband said, "Oh nooooooo!" :-), and I can't help but say thanks for that. A chuckle is always a Good Thing in my book. I'm happy to hear that all your gallbladder-less friends & acquaintances are doing well without that body part. I hope I do too. <br /><br />What you said about potentially severe consequences and the almost 100 percent likelihood of recurrence are what my GI doc said too, and while I have mixed feelings about it all, I do expect to go ahead and have the surgery. <br /><br />Because, really, I wish all my health problems could be as easily solved as it looks likely that this one will! <br /><br />Thanks again for your comments!!Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-55350168166971342072010-07-15T20:02:47.879-07:002010-07-15T20:02:47.879-07:00I know I'm one of those people you're refe...I know I'm one of those people you're referring to with the long term side effects (since I have them), but I found that my experience was bad enough to rate as urgent (stones Sunday night, scheduled for surgery Wednesday) and had no interest in having it happen a third time. Most people don't seem to have the stomach effects I do. But of course, I wish you luck!Shirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536774062044836025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-86690767272364349282010-07-15T18:48:52.283-07:002010-07-15T18:48:52.283-07:00I can understand wanting to keep all your body par...I can understand wanting to keep all your body parts, but why keep one that isn't working and causing such severe pain? I've undergone several surgeries for other issues and come out the better on the other side! Get a good anesthesiologist and put a positive image in your mind prior to going under. The mind is an amazing power and can influence positive results. <br /><br />All the very best for your surgery and a speedy recovery!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-51847288921980680662010-07-15T15:39:28.736-07:002010-07-15T15:39:28.736-07:00Sounds like you're on your way to recovery by ...Sounds like you're on your way to recovery by Sept. 1. I should follow your lead - interviewing surgeons. I'm growing more cautious but have had many surgeries without second guessing anything. Glad you are taking good care of yourself and this BETTER help you feel a little better. :)queenofoptimismnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-67932216870188978182010-07-15T07:53:11.839-07:002010-07-15T07:53:11.839-07:00I had my gallbladder taken out with the laproscope...I had my gallbladder taken out with the laproscope in about 1989 I think. I had to search for a surgeon that could do it that way, because it was so new. I finally found one who had done 13 operations, so I was his #14! Only certain hospitals had the equiptment back then so I called a lot of surgeons. The surgery was a breeze, but I did have a lot of nausea afterwards. Hopefully your doc will givw you something in case that happens. Good luck and keep us posted.<br />moAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-37813527646265579462010-07-15T03:32:14.030-07:002010-07-15T03:32:14.030-07:00Hi Aviva,
I am sure there are non surgical procedu...Hi Aviva,<br />I am sure there are non surgical procedures to remove gallstones hope the doctors you see will examine these too.<br />Good luck with the appointmentts.<br />Love,<br />HerradHerradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728207969811635579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-48637794763893574382010-07-14T20:58:43.456-07:002010-07-14T20:58:43.456-07:00From what I was told there are ways to get rid of ...From what I was told there are ways to get rid of the gallstones, but once you start getting them chances are very good they will continually come back. And there can be severe consequences from not treating them, so that is why they remove it.<br /><br />Everyone I know of who has had their gall bladder removed has not had any significant side effects. I fart more than I used to (such a pleasant topic), but it is quite manageable and soooo much better than those gall stone attacks. And I haven't had to change my diet either.<br /><br />As long as you can have the laproscopic surgery, it is an easy recovery too. The surgery was a walk in the park compared to the attacks. <br /><br />I didn't like getting rid of a body part either, but after talking to the surgeon and doing some reading I felt it was the right thing for me. <br /><br />Best wishes on surgery and recovery!!!!!<br /><br />MarieSusan from the Pacific Northwesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06910439859917160063noreply@blogger.com