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I am unsure if I should have my gallbladder removed or not

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sergregor868
sergregor868

I posted a few months ago about some problems I was having with my gallbladder and gallstones. I ended up in hospital for a week in December with pancreatitis caused by gallstones. I have been pain-free since December but I still have gallstones in my gallbladder according to a MRI scan I had recently. I am currently waiting for a cholecystectomy. I have the preoperative appointment coming up soon, so the surgery will probably happen a few weeks after that. I am having some doubts about whether I should have the surgery. I have read multiple testimonies online from people who have had their gallbladders removed and are now suffering chronic health problems as a result. I am also worried about the surgery itself. I am balancing those fears against the possibility that the pain from the gallstones will return and I will end up in hospital again. The pain was the worst I have ever experienced. Would you have the surgery in my situation? I am not sure what to do.

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  • ashley45849
    ashley45849 sergregor868

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    Was just wondering what you needed up doing. I am scheduled to have my gallbladder removed tomorrow. I’ve been sick for awhile drs only found vitamin d deficiency and then I ended up in ER with gallstones. AnywY I hope your doing well. 
  • LellyM
    LellyM sergregor868

    Posted

    Well, I am one of the "lucky ones". I had my GB removed a few years ago and I have never looked back. I am pain free and feeling so much better for it. My GB was pretty crammed with stones. I have seen a couple of people get pancreatitis due to Gallbladder probs and they are both now diabetic and in quite a mess.

    Lel.

    • sue76042
      sue76042 LellyM

      Posted

      Glad you feel great . I have one stone so not sure yet about removal. Take care . Xx
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