Do I Need My Gall Bladder?

9pdmnm5 · September 15, 2008

You guys are scaring me!!!!!!!! I'm still new to all of this, sorry. What is sliming????

Don't be scared!! Everyone is different with surgery. I didn't share my experience to make you scared or uneasy. I shared my experience to suggest you always get a second opinion and do your homework. My surgeon was supposed to be the best in town. I thought I did my homework but wished I would've asked more questions. :lol: Just b/c a Dr. says you need surgery doesn't always mean there aren't other options. Next time, I would make sure of ALL options before I let anyone cut on me. I don't think my surgeon closed my "wounds" but a technician/assistant. I would definitely request your surgeon to do it.

I haven't had my band placed as of yet but from my understanding I believe 'sliming' occurs when you don't chew your food well enough and it gets "stuck". The body reacts by producing excessive saliva and mucus to open the stoma to allow the food to pass through. The process can last anywhere from a few minutes to 30 minutes or even longer.:cursing:

9pdmnm5 · September 15, 2008

So is mines! I swear it feels like I have two of them now! I had another laproscopic surgery and they cut at the bottom of my belly button. You can't even see that scar, but this one stands at attention! grrr:cursing:

I know, I hate it! Now if I even get skinny enough to wear a bikini, I will be self conscious b/c of my stupid belly button. Grr is right! :lol: I also just noticed yesterday, I have kind of a small 'bump' on the inside and asked DH who is an RN what the heck it was. He said its probably a stitch. What in the world? :cursing: How long ago did you have your gb removed?

*slim* · September 15, 2008

I know, I hate it! Now if I even get skinny enough to wear a bikini, I will be self conscious b/c of my stupid belly button. :cool2: Grr is right! I also just noticed yesterday, I have kind of a small 'bump' on the inside and asked DH who is an RN what the heck it was. He said its probably a stitch. What in the world? :cursing: How long ago did you have your gb removed?

I had my surgery about 4 years ago. I have a bump inside too. It really feels like another belly button growing. Or better yet, I have been taken over by body snatchers. That could explain the extra weight!