Gall bladder

• bigdaddy2003

  

  rrfan;1368390 wrote:No stones are worse but the sludge gives the same result which is severve pain from time to time.

  Ah yes. So are you putting it off because of surgery or the cost?
• Ironman92

  

  Rooting for you to have a quick recovery....but also rooting for the Patriots.
• bigdaddy2003

  

  Ironman92;1368568 wrote:Rooting for you to have a quick recovery....but also rooting for the Patriots.

  Ha thanks and I wasn't sure how you would root Sunday. I have two friends who are rooting for Baltimore but that may be because I know them personally.
• rrfan

  

  bigdaddy2003;1368400 wrote:Ah yes. So are you putting it off because of surgery or the cost?

  Surgery and very nervous about my digestion after it is out. Good Luck Today!
• killer_ewok

  

  bigdaddy2003;1368609 wrote:Ha thanks and I wasn't sure how you would root Sunday. I have two friends who are rooting for Baltimore but that may be because I know them personally.

  
  Best of luck with the surgery and the AFC Championship game. I hope and think you guys will win.
• jpake1

  

  I've got my surgery set up in another week. After about the 10th attack in a year I said it's about damn time to stop being stubborn. I'll be so happy when it hits the black market. I have no need for it. I had to stop eating steak and simply over eating-- two of the greatest things in life.
• bigdaddy2003

  

  rrfan;1368897 wrote:Surgery and very nervous about my digestion after it is out. Good Luck Today!

  Ah yeah I understand and thanks. It went well.
  

  killer_ewok;1369432 wrote:Best of luck with the surgery and the AFC Championship game. I hope and think you guys will win.

  Thanks and yeah I'm pumped for the game.
• bigdaddy2003

  

  jpake1;1369464 wrote:I've got my surgery set up in another week. After about the 10th attack in a year I said it's about damn time to stop being stubborn. I'll be so happy when it hits the black market. I have no need for it. I had to stop eating steak and simply over eating-- two of the greatest things in life.

  10 attacks in a year? Damn. Surgeon told my girlfriend I had a bunch of stones and it was good I had it taken care of now.
• bigdaddy2003

  

  I was hoping to be knocked most of the time after surgery but they were only giving me percocet 5s and I think my 4 year nephew could take them and be fine. Haven't slept much and have been in pain more times than not.
• rrfan

  

  bigdaddy2003;1370186 wrote:I was hoping to be knocked most of the time after surgery but they were only giving me percocet 5s and I think my 4 year nephew could take them and be fine. Haven't slept much and have been in pain more times than not.

  That is not exactly what I wanted to hear...for you our four us that should have this done.
  I hope it heals fast.
• bigdaddy2003

  

  rrfan;1370866 wrote:That is not exactly what I wanted to hear...for you our four us that should have this done.
  I hope it heals fast.

  Don't get me wrong I was nervous before the surgery. My blood pressure was high and the doctors said it was most likely due to being nervous. It went smoothly though and I wasn't given better pain pills due to other health reasons. I'm a bigger guy so what they gave me would probably be good for you. I understand why you are hesitant but the surgeon told me my bladder was full of stones and that it was good I didn't wait any longer. As far as digestion goes if you have trouble afterwards you can always get supplements to aid you in that. Thanks for the well wishes. I appreciate it.
• rrfan

  

  bigdaddy just wondering how you are doing?
• bigdaddy2003

  

  rrfan;1376300 wrote:bigdaddy just wondering how you are doing?

  Today makes 10 days since my surgery. I had indigestion last night and had to make a run for the bathroom a few days ago after eating at Chilis but other than that it's been alright.
• HitsRus

  

  ^^that kind of stuff goes away after awhile.
  
  Note to the 'delayers'.... Usually once you know you have/are going to have gall bladder problems, it is good to get it out while you are still young, healthy and have a minimal of other medical problems.
• rrfan

  

  hitsrus- are you a doctor or have you had the surgery? I ask because I am supposed to have mine out and have been putting it off. I have an attack about every 6 months that puts me in the hospital for a half a day. After that is gone I have no symptoms and can eat what I want and I work out about 1 hour a day 6 days a week and got my body fat tested about three months ago and was at 6.8% There has to be a way to stop this without surgery...that is what I keep telling myself. I do not have stones.
• HitsRus

  

  Well, I am a doctor but have no expertise in that area particularly. I had mine out 15 years ago in my early 40's. My symptoms were not nearly as bad as yours, but with time would get worse and I would have to get it out eventually. My surgeon told me frankly, that I could put it off for some time( maybe as much as ten years), but that my chances for complications would increase as I got older, my recovery time would be longer. As we get older, he said, other medical issues creep in...it would be better to get it done at 40 rather than 50+
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  The laparoscopic procedure is pretty easy compared to the old surgical method. I was back to work part time within a week. Full time 10 days- 2 weeks.
• rrfan

  

  Thanks Hits.
• Belly35

  

  bigdaddy2003;1326538 wrote:So I have to have my gall bladder removed soon. Anyone else have their's removed?

  Keep me informed of what happen.
  
  Yesterday at the VA I was told that I have to take some test for the potential Gall Stones and Bladder Problem and for good measure a colonoscopy also. Why I ask I don't have a problem ... something in my piss has triggered this... testing
  
  The last time this happen I had Colon Cancer
• rrfan

  

  Belly35;1379314 wrote:Keep me informed of what happen.
  
  Yesterday at the VA I was told that I have to take some test for the potential Gall Stones and Bladder Problem and for good measure a colonoscopy also. Why I ask I don't have a problem ... something in my piss has triggered this... testing
  
  The last time this happen I had Colon Cancer

  Belly-Good Luck! I hope it is nothing and the test shows that you are fine. Let us know.
• Belly35

  

  rrfan;1379341 wrote:Belly-Good Luck! I hope it is nothing and the test shows that you are fine. Let us know.

  Thanks .... I will let everyone know .... thinking the test should be within the next 2 weeks
• jpake1

  

  Well I just had my surgery this Monday. There was several stones and one near the size of a golf ball. However, I'm incredibly incredibly constipated right now. Have any of you had that problem after the surgery? Sorry to go into detail, but it's bad enough that I've only had one small 'deposit' since Saturday (which I smashed 45 shrimp, fries, 2 biscuits, and a salad at Red Lobster that night). I've been drinking plenty of water, taking probiotics, and getting fiber--- but nothing to show for it. I need some heavy duty laxatives I suppose.
• bigdaddy2003

  

  jpake1;1388640 wrote:Well I just had my surgery this Monday. There was several stones and one near the size of a golf ball. However, I'm incredibly incredibly constipated right now. Have any of you had that problem after the surgery? Sorry to go into detail, but it's bad enough that I've only had one small 'deposit' since Saturday (which I smashed 45 shrimp, fries, 2 biscuits, and a salad at Red Lobster that night). I've been drinking plenty of water, taking probiotics, and getting fiber--- but nothing to show for it. I need some heavy duty laxatives I suppose.

  I was constipated for 3 or 4 days after my surgery.
• hang_loose

  bigdaddy2003, make a list and check it twice cause bigdaddy wants to know who's been naughty or nice to him. Hope you're doing great and out of the pain zone!
• bigdaddy2003

  

  hang_loose;1389607 wrote:bigdaddy2003, make a list and check it twice cause bigdaddy wants to know who's been naughty or nice to him. Hope you're doing great and out of the pain zone!

  Not quite sure what is meant by this part ha but thanks. I'm good to go so far.