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Emergency Gallbladder removal

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Bogbob
Bogbob

My wife has end stage COPD ,emphysema and has to have emergency gallbladder removal, has anyone had any experience of this please , we don't know how she will survive an anaesthetic , are there other non surgical options. Many thanks.

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  • kevin24029
    kevin24029 Bogbob

    Posted

    All depends how severe the COPD is - even if it is end stage, and if its a local or a general anaesthetic.  If they can do keyhole surgery just with a local anaesthetic under sedation, then that might be an option.   My dad has got suspected lung cancer that is basically inoperable because he'd never survive going under a general anaesthetic his breathing is so bad.
    • Bogbob
      Bogbob kevin24029

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Kevin, my thoughts are with you and your family.

      My wife is on 24 oxygen via a concentrator, and has no mobility , only using a wheelchair and I am looking after her 24 / 7. Just waiting for the results of a second blood test as the liver enzyme count was exceptionally high and possible pancreatitis complications.

  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee Bogbob

    Posted

    Has her surgeon spoken about the risks concerning her COPD?  There are always risks, but if it helps, I am 56 with severe asthma and COPD with lung function at 30% and so far I have survived multiple surgeries.  I make sure that my lung condition is known ahead of time.  Of course we are all different and I am not trying to predict the outcome.

    I wish her and you the best outcome

    Dawn in US

    • Bogbob
      Bogbob DawnDedee

      Posted

      Thanks Dawn, that is reassuring, it's just the dread of the unknown.

      Trev.

    • ladyjack51
      ladyjack51 Bogbob

      Posted

      Please keep us informed Trevolone....I am stage 3-4 COPD and am concerned too as I have other issues too. Prayers going up for you and her both. 
  • Patty1234
    Patty1234 Bogbob

    Posted

    Praying for your wife...unfortunately it's all I can do.  

     

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