gallbladers gotta go

[Maddie 9]

I have had a lot of pain over the past 3 weeks. As I got further from my original surgery date, I realized the pain had to be from something new. Saw the Dr yesterday and was sent to the hospital for an ultrasound which showed gallstones. There is no infection though, which is a relief. I was admitted and scheduled for a CT scan. I am now waiting to see a gastro Dr. I have been told that surgery is a given. They are trying to decide if it is urgent enough to do later today or to schedule me for Friday, which is my Drs regular surgery day. The CT showed 3 areas where there are still large remnants of the hemotoma I got following the massive bleed that I had after my original surgery. Anyway, I just wanted to check in and let you guys know what is going on. I am having an EGD at noon

and then we wait. Sorry for the 1big paragraph, not too good typing on the phone. Will update when I can.

Edited July 20, 2010 by Maddie

[cwalker 12]

Thinking about you and saying a prayer all goes well.Hugs!

[Dansha 16]

Maddie, girl can you catch a break.... already. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong. Of course please keep us updated as time allows.

PLENTY OF {{{{ HUGS AND KISSES}}}}

Deb

Edited July 20, 2010 by Dansha

[goodlife 3]

That seems to be a common occurence for people after WLS.

My best friend who has NOT had WLS but who has lost a good deal of weight over the last six months had a gallbladder attack last week and was in so much pain her hubby took her to the ER and yep...they took that sucker out. The surgery took a whole 12 minutes. That's it!

Anyway...best of luck to you...I hope you're in and out of there and can get back home soon. Please let us know how you're doing as soon as you can.

Will be thinking of you!

[Maddie 9]

When they did the endoscopy, the dr saw what he said "could have been a small leak. however, there were no "bubbles". So it could have been a tiny leak that repaired itself. He did put 2 clamps on that spot though.

Just about the time I was good and awake, they came in and took me to radiology to use a CT scan to pinpoint exactly where to insert a drainage tube. They said it looks like one of the areas that had a blood clot in my abdomen has liquified AND/OR I had some leakage. Either way there is a lot draining into a little bag hanging from my stomach.

Tomorrow morning, I am going to get another leak test, but I wasn't given a time for that. I will update when I can.

I was also told that IF after a few days, my pain has greatly improved, that I may end up keeping my gallbladder after all.

[Kelkie 0]

Feel better soon!

[Maddie 9]

The leak test was perfect. Couldn't ask for better news than that. I was released just after noon and am home now, which is so nice. I have an apt with my surgeon in the morning to discuss removing my gallbladder and he will decide then if my drainage tube can come out or if it needs to stay longer. Thanks for the well wishes...I'm going to take a nap!

hugs,

Maddie

[SParkle 4]

Glad to hear the leak test went ok Maddie..... hopefully they'll sort out the gall bladder too.... are you still in pain or has it gone now?

Thinking of you

[Maddie 9]

I go to the hospital tomorrow at 9:30 to have the gallbladder removed. It's supposed to be pretty simple, YAY! Catch you all later, as always best of luck to you all.

[educationrulz 18]

Best wishes Maddie. Please let us know how you are after the gallbladder surgery.