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I have an appointment for tomorrow morning, Thursday, with a General Surgeon, following on from my CT scan which confirmed multiple gallstones. Really hoping I find a way forward. I am getting problems two or three times a week, with extreme bloating, and pain under my right ribs and round the back of my right shoulder blade.
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sarah87162 Lynne1965
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Hope you got on alright yesterday.
If they offer to take the gallbladder out just let them get on with it, you'll feel better afterwards.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
Lynne1965 sarah87162
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They are going to take my gallbladder out. Just have to wait six to nine months for the operation! It can't come soon enough. Been bloated and in pain since Thursday now. Fed up of how this affects me.
sarah87162 Lynne1965
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It may be worth trying to see a different doctor at your local surgery.
I did this and within 2 weeks of seeing her I was done and dusted.
I waited 4 months but was told there was a 9 month waiting list.
Lynne1965 sarah87162
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sarah87162 Lynne1965
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This was 2 years ago.
I am better but have now ended up with a huge kidney stone which consultant will deal with at some point no date yet.
Maybe I just like stones!!!!!
Sarah
Lynne1965 sarah87162
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Poor you. Hope the kidney stone gets sorted soon x
Red_Dawn Lynne1965
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HI LIndy:
I wanted to give you some hope as I feel many of the posts online re:GB surgery are very negative. I had a 22mm stone (very large). My PCP and surgeon said I should get it removed ASAP because of it blocked one of my bile ducts, I could get peritonatis, go septic, and possible even die! So, I had my GB removed via robotic laporoscopy 5 days ago by a highly qualified , well-reviewed surgeon who made only one incision through my navel and removed it from there! I don't even have any visible surgery scars!!
The first 2 days were uncomfortable ( pain never went about a 4/10 though) and I was worried because I did not have a BM, but now all my digestive systems are completely back to normal.
I read sooooo many horror stories online about having the surgery, but oddly enough, everyone I spoke to F2F had good results with no long term residual negative effects. I swore to myself that if my outcome was good, I would share it with others online to give them hope.
My best advice would be to research the surgeons (get 2 opinions), patients, ratings and such. See how many surgeries they have perfomed and if you can get one who will use the robotic, one incision methed, take it from me...it was phenominal. Post surgery, get a lot of rest and drink LOTS of liquids and light, low fat, small, bland meals.
I wish you the same kind of recovery I am having
God bless and best of luck!
Lynne1965 Red_Dawn
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Thankyou so much for posting this. I really appreciate it! So pleased you have had such a positive experience. I will try to do some research. I have been offered laparoscopic, four incision, and haven't heard anything about robotic one incision. Really hoping I don't have to wait nine months as I was told. One stone i have is 25mm and I apparently have multiple gallstones. I have symptoms everyday and it's miserable. Looking forward to having it out! Hope your recovery continues to be positive.