Guest guest Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hi to all- My name is Gail, age 54 (almost). I was told by my surgeon right after a hysterectomy a few years ago, that I have gallstones. I asked why he didnt remove them while I was *open* and he said they didnt do that without consent. So after I healed I asked about having surg--was told unless the stones were *bothering* me they preferred to leave them alone and not take the gallbladder out. OK. I had INSURANCE back then. Now I do not. I tried the Atkins Diet (Im 50+ lbs overweight) and guess what--I started having gallbladder attacks. I got off Atkins, tried all meds (OTC and some prescription Nexium from a friend) I could think of to ease my nightly pain and nothing helped except Phayzime. Finally I guess those darn stones passed or I just got my gallbladder quiet--I dont know which and frankly dont care. I can sleep at night now, and that was a rare thing a while back. What Id like to know is more about the cleansings that Im reading bits and peices about. I wonder if this is something I should consider? I have also read a bit about a water treatment, where I drink half my body weight in oz of water. (That surely cant HURT, can it?) I can to that if it is truly helpful. But I do know that you can read ANYTHING, and any one can offer advice whether they know anything or not. Id like to know what REAL advice an 'educated' person would give me?? I also have high blood pressure and high cholesterol--the water treatment sounded like it would work on all those ailments but I want to *know*??? Im hoping this list will help. Thanks!----------Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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