Need some tips for gallstones!

[blumoongirl 7]

I had an ultrasound and blood work last week. Waiting on results. I've had about 3 major attacks over the past 4 months. Lastest one today starting at 2p. Still suffering. I thought it was gas too. I was hoping not to have it removed but signs are pointing that way.

[FishingNurse 1,211]

From a nurse's perspective: chop that gallbladder out :-)!

[DeniseM 238]

How did you deal with the pain during your attacks?

When I was in pain, nothing helped. I tried Tylenol and Zofran and that was a waste of pills. I would just lie down and try to relax and wait it out.

[Meliss000 283]

I had my ultrasound this morning. It should be at my surgeons this afternoon, tomorrow at the latest. My pain radiates up through my collar bone and into my back shoulder blade. I also thought it was heartburn... We will see...

[Pattyhdz 32]

I had results of gallbladder today is at % 8 percent function. No stones. He recommended to take it out. I want to wait till janurary. I wonder since I have no stones if will be safe to wait. He said yes. But I want to hear if any of u waited and then later regretted it.

[Wags 549]

Don't wait. I had mine out years ago after months of painful attacks. I thought I could manage it with diet but no way! Get it out. You will feel so much better.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

I had results of gallbladder today is at % 8 percent function. No stones. He recommended to take it out. I want to wait till janurary. I wonder since I have no stones if will be safe to wait. He said yes. But I want to hear if any of u waited and then later regretted it.

You could wait but it's only a matter of time before stones develop. That first attack I had was the worst pain I've ever been in and it lasted 2.5 hours! I had four more attacks before I had to get it removed .....I'm stubborn and had Vicodin lol. It wasn't until the attack was so bad Vicodin didn't work that I went to the ER.

[Pattyhdz 32]

You could wait but it's only a matter of time before stones develop. That first attack I had was the worst pain I've ever been in and it lasted 2.5 hours! I had four more attacks before I had to get it removed .....I'm stubborn and had Vicodin lol. It wasn't until the attack was so bad Vicodin didn't work that I went to the ER.

Yes I was in ER in December with an attack they think I passes a stone since my liver enzyme where off the roof. They are back to normal and not more attacks since then. I was 5 mths post surgery at time and I was freaking out thinking I has split my new tummy open. Pain was bad. No major pain since then just occasional discomfort. But yes is a matter of time for them to develop again.

[Meliss000 283]

My ultrasound came back with no gallbladder problems. I'm glad it is ok, not sure if the pain is reflux, or muscle... I'm just going to start to really document when it happens.

[sassi sabi 9]

Well you can try drinking lemon Water, the acidity can help break it down, but dont know how well it will sit in your stomach! Its common because the GB contracts when we eat greasy and fatty foods. Since we are mainly on liquids/"healthy" foods the bile remains in the GB and all the little bile crystals begin to clump... Making stones! Good luck!

[blumoongirl 7]

My ultrasound came back with stones. Surgery scheduled for next Wednesday. Mixed emotions about having it removed since I have not had too many attacks. But they are pretty bad when they happen. Plus I hear the diarrhea is miserable after it is out.