Has anybody had their gallbladder removed?

stocktake · 28th March 2010, 16:41

Only asking as I am suffering every month or so now with gallstones, the pain is severe, I have been offered surgery to have it removed but am reluctant to. Pain stops you from doing anything including sleep and can last up to 2 days until the stone is passed, only thing that takes the pain away are strong prescription painkillers that just render me on the verge of knowing if there are people around me. Used to happen every 6 month or so , but the frequency is becoming a problem. I am aware of the dietary restrictions but sometimes cream in my coffee can set it off.

So, anybody had it removed? consequences etc?

Isn't getting old great

FredSpencer · 28th March 2010, 16:54

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Originally Posted by stocktake

So, anybody had it removed? consequences etc?

Isn't getting old great

Not yet, but I have them. I take plenty of cake or jelly and custard with my cream with no untoward effects yet.

stocktake · 28th March 2010, 16:58

Aye, told by the specialist that many people have them with no ill effects and never know about it.

FredSpencer · 28th March 2010, 17:01

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Aye, told by the specialist that many people have them with no ill effects and never know about it.

They told me that too, very reassuring. Entirely depends how big the stones get apparently. What sort of surgery are they offering, keyhole or the old chop you in two?

Cymrudragon · 28th March 2010, 17:01

MY wife's cousin had his out last year aged 48, due to stones was in very bad pain when he came back of holls, he thought he was going to kick the bucket at any time and rushed to ysbyty and they removed it (G bladder) and he seams to be ok, well he;s up the club every sunday drinking, so must be.

petersrover · 28th March 2010, 17:15

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Only asking as I am suffering every month or so now with gallstones, the pain is severe, I have been offered surgery to have it removed but am reluctant to. Pain stops you from doing anything including sleep and can last up to 2 days until the stone is passed, only thing that takes the pain away are strong prescription painkillers that just render me on the verge of knowing if there are people around me. Used to happen every 6 month or so , but the frequency is becoming a problem. I am aware of the dietary restrictions but sometimes cream in my coffee can set it off.

So, anybody had it removed? consequences etc?

Isn't getting old great

I suffered from gallstones and I agree, the pain is severe. I also had an infection because some of the stones had shattered and with pain in my left shoulder, I was admitted to hospital and was on 2 drips for a week with nothing to eat, only liquid. After the infection passed I stayed in hospital for a few days (with food by now). I was told to eat a fat free diet for 6 weeks before being re- admitted to hospital for the operation. I went into hospital on the Monday morning to have my gallbladder removed by keyhole surgery and went home on the Wednesday afternoon. I was off work for 4 weeks as I drove a lot in those days, but nornally you can be back off work within 2 weeks. Hope this information is of some use and puts your mind at reast about having the operation.

Bernard LPG · 28th March 2010, 17:47

My Mother had her gall bladder removed when she was about 40 years old. I don't remember any ill effects from it though she couldn't tolerate a lot of very fatty food afterwards (or before, now I think about it). She made nearly 90 and died from completely unrelated reasons, so I guess it's not that essential.

billybhoy · 28th March 2010, 18:03

Hi stocktake. i have a polyp in my bladder and now they have just found gallstones. surgeon said he could remove the bladder easy enough but anethetist says i would probably die on the table due to having a heart condition and being a heavy smoker. once polyp is to large then covers bile duct i will be rushed in for emergency op. so when that day comes i know it will be my last. sorry if ive scared you but if your otherwise healthy then the op will be no problem.
regards
Billy

Parker · 28th March 2010, 18:09

Sister in law had hers removed a month ago, key hole surgery. In hospital for the morning op 10 ish and home for tea. It used to be a nasty op but she was up and about no probs.

Roverowner · 28th March 2010, 18:15

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Originally Posted by billybhoy

Hi stocktake. i have a polyp in my bladder and now they have just found gallstones. surgeon said he could remove the bladder easy enough but anethetist says i would probably die on the table due to having a heart condition and being a heavy smoker. once polyp is to large then covers bile duct i will be rushed in for emergency op. so when that day comes i know it will be my last. sorry if ive scared you but if your otherwise healthy then the op will be no problem.
regards
Billy

Stop smoking, loose a couple of kilos, loose the booze (if any) and exercise (in moderation) every day. Go and see them again in a year and convince the anethetist

Gall bladder ops these days are like Stoketake and VIS Motors

. Have a friend who does them nearly every day. As long as your basic physical state is okay then have it done. Why have all the bother

28th March 2010, 16:41	#1
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,600 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Has anybody had their gallbladder removed? Only asking as I am suffering every month or so now with gallstones, the pain is severe, I have been offered surgery to have it removed but am reluctant to. Pain stops you from doing anything including sleep and can last up to 2 days until the stone is passed, only thing that takes the pain away are strong prescription painkillers that just render me on the verge of knowing if there are people around me. Used to happen every 6 month or so , but the frequency is becoming a problem. I am aware of the dietary restrictions but sometimes cream in my coffee can set it off. So, anybody had it removed? consequences etc? Isn't getting old great __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,600 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Aye, told by the specialist that many people have them with no ill effects and never know about it. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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billybhoy Loves to post rover 75 1.8 connie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: scottish borders Posts: 253 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Has anybody had their gallbladder removed? Hi stocktake. i have a polyp in my bladder and now they have just found gallstones. surgeon said he could remove the bladder easy enough but anethetist says i would probably die on the table due to having a heart condition and being a heavy smoker. once polyp is to large then covers bile duct i will be rushed in for emergency op. so when that day comes i know it will be my last. sorry if ive scared you but if your otherwise healthy then the op will be no problem. regards Billy __________________ never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Sister in law had hers removed a month ago, key hole surgery. In hospital for the morning op 10 ish and home for tea. It used to be a nasty op but she was up and about no probs. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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Cymrudragon I really should get out more....... MGZTT2.5 V6 190+ SE 2002 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilfach-goch Posts: 2,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	MY wife's cousin had his out last year aged 48, due to stones was in very bad pain when he came back of holls, he thought he was going to kick the bucket at any time and rushed to ysbyty and they removed it (G bladder) and he seams to be ok, well he;s up the club every sunday drinking, so must be.

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Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My Mother had her gall bladder removed when she was about 40 years old. I don't remember any ill effects from it though she couldn't tolerate a lot of very fatty food afterwards (or before, now I think about it). She made nearly 90 and died from completely unrelated reasons, so I guess it's not that essential.