I would argue that your findings were not normal. Data has shown that symptom reproduction or intensification with CCK is a good predictor of symptom relief after gallbladder removal. I see nothing unethical about using available data to help patients. The fact that radiologists are behind the times in their reading of these tests doesn't mean that practicing surgeons should ignore the information.
Just curious, he told me that since I suffer with constipation and not diarrhea, he feels that is important because I would not be constipated if it were the gallbladder. I have had diarrhea my whole life up until two years ago when this all started...
I just wanted to give you an update. I met with the surgeon, and he told me that it would be unethical for him to remove it, because my tests were considered normal. He also told me that based on that, my insurance would not cover it. He referred me to a different gastroenterologist than I saw before because he feels that it is all in the colon. He did tell me that as far as the pain that I had during the hida scan, that everyone gets that. Even if they have a healthy gallbladder. I spent one third of my income last year doing everything he wanted me to get checked out, and now it just seems like a vicious circle...
Thank you very much for your opinion. I was a bit hesitant, but I will make the appointment to meet with the surgeon. I hope you have a great week.
Removing your gallbladder would have been premature before ruling out other upper abdominal sources. Now that that has been done cholecystectomy would be appropriate with a high chance of relieving your symptoms.