Bright Light at the end of the tunnel
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It's been a long haul getting where I am today, but glad I made my choices to finally getting my Gallbladder removed.
Over the past three years I have endured numerous, painful biliary colic attacks, visits to A&E and deferred three operations, thinking my problem would just disappear. I would be poorly one minute and then feel great the next. "Why do I need the operation?".
I controlled my bouts by omitting foods/drinks that would exacerbate my problem; alas, to no avail. This problem does not go away, it just hangs in there waiting for the next attack. This could happen anytime and anywhere. Once for me 36,000 ft in the air!
It's taken all this time for me realise that by having the operation I would never have to experience biliary colic again. I have needed to be where I am today to appreciate that to live life without pain is precious, as sadly some of us have no option.
I'm now three weeks post op and just been given the green light by my Consultant. I feel fabulous, and touch wood no pain. Off course my incisions are sore and still feel bruised, but feeling so much better.
Its still early days and am taking things easy. I can eat and drink whatever I want and all thanks to my surgeon and God.
So, after all my years of suffering, there's light at the end of the tunnel.......and I don't regret having the operation. Do I wish I had the operation ages ago, No.....because I needed to take this route to appreciate what I now have.
Wishing you all well, and hope your lives are long and healthy
Take care xx
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jane3315 elaine68099
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susan80824 elaine68099
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I am 6 days post op and would recommend this op to anyone suffering, I feel great still sore but gets less each day xx
sally_14743 elaine68099
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so pleased for you .
All I can say is being now 18 months post op .. It gets better and better.. Confidence in foods and eating them .. Nerves settled .. And just enjoying food 😊😋
hannah051085 elaine68099
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onwards and upwards for us all xx
elaine68099
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Happy, healthy and pain free living 😀
sally14335 elaine68099
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elaine68099 sally14335
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Thanks for your kind words
I was extremely apprehensive about having this operation, but so glad I did.
I also was very lucky to have a surgeon with a great reputation and one that had done this operation hundreds of times before. This gave me great comfort.
Your hysterectomy must've been painful, but hopefully you're well and fighting fit.
Thanks again, Sally. You take care xx