Gall bladder problems

emilymuterspaugh

I had mine taken out 28 days after having my first child. Doctors think the stones were cause but the large amount of minerals i had gotten through my IV while having my daughter. the pain was terrible, worse than labor i think. had it taken out and feel so much better. i had large uncountable stones!! the only issues i have now are with fatty foods and greasy foods but not all the time. recovery for me only lasted while i was in the hospital because i had a newborn

pocketmole

This is a subject that hits close to home for me, as I had gallbladder issues that I tried to manage after reading a number of things from people suggesting that this was possible. Unfortunately this lead to some serious health issues, and according to my surgeon I was lucky I didn't die. The issues with my gallbladder lead to pancreatitis as well as liver problems (I ended up being admitted to the hospital with jaundice the weekend I had my gallbladder removed). Pancreatitis is no joke and life without a gallbladder just means life without pesky gallbladder attacks. I did a lot of research and got the opinions of several doctors and the main things I took from the entire experience was that I should have done it sooner. Obviously I can only tell you how it affected me, but I don't think it's worth putting off. It's a simple surgery with minimal digestive side effects (if any). Best of luck with whatever you decide, but if you do hold off you should definitely watch your diet closely.

RyanneRose

I had mine out 6 weeks after having my daughter while still recovering from the c section. I can think of many very painful things I'd choose over ever having another attack. I went to the ER, they found out it was stones, and sent me home telling me it might be weeks before i had another attack and to see a specialist in a week. The NEXT DAY I had another awful attack. I went back to the ER, and they kept me maybe 2-3 hours before zooming me back and just taking the thing out.
Maybe it was because I had been recovering from a bigger surgery (the c section), but there was VERY little pain involved with the removal surgery which was done laproscopically.
Unfortunately, they missed a stone and I went back again the day after because of another attack. A stone got stuck in the duct. They watched me for two nights to see if it would pass itself, but no luck. My last night was spent doubled-over, shouting for painkillers and anti-nausea meds that I couldn't have an more of, dry-heaving into a bucket and occasionally passing out over said bucket. When they finally got me in and took it out...soooo happy. Instantly felt better the moment I woke up.
I say get the thing out.
My recovery (after they got that dang rogue stone) was a breeze and I haven't had an issue since. My diet remained unchanged as well - unhealthy though it was. My diet's better now by choice, not because of the surgery.

FFfitgirl

I had my gall bladder out in the end of 2011... Do the surgery ASAP you feel so much better! My recovery was a day of sleeping and I was good to go!

bmc726

Gall bladder pains are horrible. I suffered with this for year and test after test doctors never knew what was wrong with me. After having my worst attacks yet and being in and out of the hospital 3 times within 6 weeks I went on web MD and did a symptom check. Come to find out every single symptom I had was the same with Gall bladder disease. I went to my doctor with this information and asked to be tested for it. She said I was most likely too young (22) but she would do the tests. I had to get the most horrible test done where they try to recreate your symptoms. When I got my results back they said was Gall Bladder was not functioning AT ALL. I had to get it removed August 2012. It was painful and about 3 weeks till I could start getting back into exercising. However, I would defiantly recommend getting the surgery if its an option for you. To be honest, after my surgery for about a month I still had the same symptoms as before my surgery and I ended up back in the hospital. However after meeting with a specialist he prescribed a charcoal like pill. I take this pill once a day and thats it. I feel better then I have in year. It was a crappy experience but I am so happy I can say its over and I am 100% better. I do need to stay away from fried foods and soda...but lets face it we shouldn't really be eating it anyway!

locaoca

I was 18 when I had my gall bladder removed, 6 weeks after the birth of my first. I was sick for the entire pregnancy and was on IV therapy for 6 mths while pregnant. The doctors couldn't figure out why, but after I had my son I starting having attacks every single time I ate even when on a NO FAT diet. The attacks hurt worse than childbirth and made me pass out on bathroom floor while being the only one taking care of my newborn. I was in the hospital 3 times (a week each time) before my son was 6 weeks. When they finally removed it, it burst in their hands. I wouldn't leave something like that without talking to the doctor first to see if there are any alternatives but if not get it removed.