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I have been in agony for ages now I think it's my gallbladder

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jennifer_81275
jennifer_81275

has anyone had there gall bladder removed

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  • karenjaninaz
    karenjaninaz jennifer_81275

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    YES. I had it done laparoscopically. The incisions were very small. I was warned that unless I HAD IT REMOVED WITHIN 2 weeks I would end up in the IcU with pancreatitis.

    The gallstones were blocking the ducts from the pancreas.

    I have been fine ever since.

  • Silver49
    Silver49 jennifer_81275

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    Yes but it was before PMR and prior to removal I had to go on a fat free diet which meant lots of carbs which is not recommended for weight loss on Pred. I did lose a lot of weight. I had keyhole surgery and was up and about immediately I returned to the ward. I don't know how it would be with PMR though.

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