Gallstones,surgery or not ?

[Ms_Makita]

Hello! I just got back from er ,had severe upper abdominal/back pain,nausea and fever,ultrasound showed gallstones,but no blockage.Basically told me to watch my diet and see if pain goes away,the thing is with this is constant nausea I cant tolerate any food.Should I give it time,change diet and hope pain goes away or just get it out and over with?
   I'm having another laparscopy soon for gyno reasons,should I just wait then and have them take it out instead of having to go back for two procedures? cant gallstones be cleared with med's?
    I always thought gallstones was serious and needed prompt surgery..I'm worried about conquences of having gallbladder out,anyone I talk to still had pain with worse nausea,diet restrictions, and chronic diarrhea...is this the case with everyone? I just had my appendix out in oct'06..thought of another surgery is scary! any advice appreciated...ty!
                    Stephanie

[Idab]

Definitely have it removed! Gallbladder pain is one thing, but stones are a definite risk.  I had mine removed when I was 29yrs of age and 5 months pregnant, with no stones, just inflammation. I am now 37 and never looked back.  I eat whatever and whenever I want, in fact my eating habits improved considerably as all the bouts of nausea and pain disappeared.  Obviously keep away from rich/fatty foods as this won't do you any good with/without a gall bladder.

Good luck and take care.  

[gabriela8]

Look up Liver gallbladder flush online.  Or melting gallstones naturally. (I read it could take a while but it's worth it).  Change your diet if it is not healthy.  

[gabriela8]

Look up Liver gallbladder flush online.  Or melting gallstones naturally. (I read it could take a while but it's worth it).  Change your diet if it is not healthy.  

[tmv]

Definitely have the surgery.  Your body is trying to fight the infection.  You don't want the infection to spread through to your liver and cause further damage to other structures.  Sorry about your recent appendix surgery, maybe it was actually both of them being inflamed with the same bacteria? Best of luck.

[Ms_Makita]

Ty all for your replies,I'm ready to get the thing out than to deal with the pain.I have had digestive problems for a year and lost 100lbs rapidly (prob reason I have gallstones now)I told former pcp I think it is gallbladder/appendix but was blown off as IBS. I had a gallbladder attack 10 yrs ago after eating pizza so it must of just took time for it to dysfunction(I'm 29 yrs old)I cant stand to eat nothing,what is good diet for pain/nausea till I have surgery?
   Somehow I think appendix/gallbladder are linked,both to go bad within few months is weird! Also having gyno pain/issue's on top of this...just cut me in half!! sheesh! lol...
        Stephanie

[Hope38]

Oh how I feel for you, your just going thru the mill.

I hope you feel better soon.  My mom had gallstones before I was born and she said it was horrific pain, she just wanted it out, she didn't care what they had to do to her.

Pretty soon they will haven taken most of your insides out so you wont have any problems lol

IF they ever take anything out on me, I'll be like ok..also take out the GB/appendix/and all the female parts...Im done having kids so lets get it all in one operation lol

Hope

[sallyann2007]

I had gallbladder removed and did not suffer any consequences after. There are no restrictions on my diet, but lowfat is of course always the best. A high fat diet will just cause you a lot of issues.
That was over 20 years ago and still ok.
Here is an article on gallbladder removal that may help.

http://rdoctor.com/symptoms_disease/content/view/122/2/

[sallyann2007]

I had gallbladder removed and did not suffer any consequences after. There are no restrictions on my diet, but lowfat is of course always the best. A high fat diet will just cause you a lot of issues.
That was over 20 years ago and still ok.
Here is an article on gallbladder removal that may help.

http://rdoctor.com/symptoms_disease/content/view/122/2/

[Ms_Makita]

Ty you both for your replies and ty sally for the addy! I'm starting to feel better less scared of surgery.I just want it out now! I been to er Tues and Thur night with no relief of pain,have to wait to be referred! I dont think I can take this CONSTANT pain/nausea anymore! grrrr!
      Hope,how are things with you? still having pain? let me know how u are.Peace,
          Stephanie