gall bladder

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GOD BE WITH YOU

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We'll be holding you in our hearts until this surgery is over, Ohio Peggy.

You'll do fine, whether lap or open. Let us know when you're feeling well.

PhillyJude

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I am so sorry and I will be praying for you.

Pat

Gall Bladder

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know how things are going. A few weeks ago, I

e-mailed the group about some pain I was having and I said I thought it was my

gall bladder. Well, it is and I'm having surgery tomorrow @ 11:30 am. My GB

has less than 5% output and normal is 30% - 35%. The surgeon said it's no

wonder I've been feeling so bad lately. I can't eat anything without feeling

sick and at times having intense pain. I've lost 16 lbs in 3 weeks from not

being able to eat much (it's even hard to take all the meds and supplements) and

I feel very run down and tired. I hope the surgery will help with that. I just

wanted to thank everyone that took the time to write back to me or say a prayer

for me. I really appreciate it. Please say a prayer for Monday, too. I am

hoping that it will be done lap, but I've had other abdominal surgery (MGB, 5

c-sections, hysterectomy) and he can't guarantee I won't be cut open for this.

I hope not. I'm scared about that one. I'm very nervous about not knowing what

they have done until I wake up. I just pray it's done lap. Thanks everyone and

I'll let you know how it all goes.

Peggy in Ohio

12/29/00

269/183

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Hi Peggy,

I just wanted to say that I had mine removed lap about six years ago,

and it was a VERY easy surgery and recovery. I did spend the night in

the hospital, but many people go home the same day. You will feel SO

much better after the surgery. I have yet to experience anything that

was as bad as the pain and sickness that I had from my gallbladder

attacks. My gallbladder recovery was much easier than my MGB recovery

(my mgb recovery was not bad either!). A couple of days, and you'll

be good as new! I will pray for you and please update us as soon as

you are able.

Stormy MGB 8/11/00

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I just wanted to let you all know how things are going. A few

weeks ago, I e-mailed the group about some pain I was having and I

said I thought it was my gall bladder. Well, it is and I'm having

surgery tomorrow @ 11:30 am. My GB has less than 5% output and

normal is 30% - 35%. The surgeon said it's no wonder I've been

feeling so bad lately. I can't eat anything without feeling sick and

at times having intense pain. I've lost 16 lbs in 3 weeks from not

being able to eat much (it's even hard to take all the meds and

supplements) and I feel very run down and tired. I hope the surgery

will help with that. I just wanted to thank everyone that took the

time to write back to me or say a prayer for me. I really appreciate

it. Please say a prayer for Monday, too. I am hoping that it will

be done lap, but I've had other abdominal surgery (MGB, 5 c-sections,

hysterectomy) and he can't guarantee I won't be cut open for this. I

hope not. I'm scared about that one. I'm very nervous about not

knowing what they have done until I wake up. I just pray it's done

lap. Thanks everyone and I'll let you know how it all goes.

>

> Peggy in Ohio

> 12/29/00

> 269/183

>

>

>

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Peggy,

I wish you the best with your surgery tomorrow - I'll say a little prayer

for you tonight

in hopes that you're able to have it done lap!

Tonya in MN

3-28-01

Gall Bladder

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know how things are going. A few weeks ago,

I e-mailed the group about some pain I was having and I said I thought it

was my gall bladder. Well, it is and I'm having surgery tomorrow @ 11:30

am. My GB has less than 5% output and normal is 30% - 35%. The surgeon

said it's no wonder I've been feeling so bad lately. I can't eat anything

without feeling sick and at times having intense pain. I've lost 16 lbs in

3 weeks from not being able to eat much (it's even hard to take all the meds

and supplements) and I feel very run down and tired. I hope the surgery

will help with that. I just wanted to thank everyone that took the time to

write back to me or say a prayer for me. I really appreciate it. Please

say a prayer for Monday, too. I am hoping that it will be done lap, but

I've had other abdominal surgery (MGB, 5 c-sections, hysterectomy) and he

can't guarantee I won't be cut open for this. I hope not. I'm scared about

that one. I'm very nervous about not knowing what they have done until I

wake up. I just pray it's done lap. Thanks everyone and I'll let you know

how it all goes.

Peggy in Ohio

12/29/00

269/183

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Good Luck Peggy, hope all goes well. You are in my thoughts. I had my gall

bladder out (lap) about 8 years ago. They ended up having to cut me about

4 inches at one of the ports to get it out, the surgeon said it was because

of my size. He had a hard time getting it out. It was no fun just that

little cut, so I hope you can have just the lap! Best wishes, let us know

how you are doing.

(((HUGS and PRAYERS)))

Rosemary Locklear

Gall Bladder

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I just wanted to let you all know how things are going. A few weeks ago,

I e-mailed the group about some pain I was having and I said I thought it

was my gall bladder. Well, it is and I'm having surgery tomorrow @ 11:30

am. My GB has less than 5% output and normal is 30% - 35%. The surgeon

said it's no wonder I've been feeling so bad lately. I can't eat anything

without feeling sick and at times having intense pain. I've lost 16 lbs in

3 weeks from not being able to eat much (it's even hard to take all the meds

and supplements) and I feel very run down and tired. I hope the surgery

will help with that. I just wanted to thank everyone that took the time to

write back to me or say a prayer for me. I really appreciate it. Please

say a prayer for Monday, too. I am hoping that it will be done lap, but

I've had other abdominal surgery (MGB, 5 c-sections, hysterectomy) and he

can't guarantee I won't be cut open for this. I hope not. I'm scared about

that one. I'm very nervous about not knowing what they have done until I

wake up. I just pray it's done lap. Thanks everyone and I'll let you know

how it all goes.

>

> Peggy in Ohio

> 12/29/00

> 269/183

>

>

>

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Peggy,

I had the old fashion gallbladder surgery before lap surgery was a

possibility. It is a major surgery but it is not all that bad. Just remember

if they have to open you, move, move, move.

You will do just fine and I found that the surgery was a breeze compared to

how bad I had been feeling pre-op. I am a nurse and I bet if Dr R was able

to do a lap MGB that they will have no trouble with the gallbladder.

My thought are with you.l

Glenda

> Hi Peggy,

> I just wanted to say that I had mine removed lap about six years ago,

> and it was a VERY easy surgery and recovery. I did spend the night in

> the hospital, but many people go home the same day. You will feel SO

> much better after the surgery. I have yet to experience anything that

> was as bad as the pain and sickness that I had from my gallbladder

> attacks. My gallbladder recovery was much easier than my MGB recovery

> (my mgb recovery was not bad either!). A couple of days, and you'll

> be good as new! I will pray for you and please update us as soon as

> you are able.

> Stormy MGB 8/11/00

>

>

>> > Hi Everyone,

>> >

>> > I just wanted to let you all know how things are going. A few

> weeks ago, I e-mailed the group about some pain I was having and I

> said I thought it was my gall bladder. Well, it is and I'm having

> surgery tomorrow @ 11:30 am. My GB has less than 5% output and

> normal is 30% - 35%. The surgeon said it's no wonder I've been

> feeling so bad lately. I can't eat anything without feeling sick and

> at times having intense pain. I've lost 16 lbs in 3 weeks from not

> being able to eat much (it's even hard to take all the meds and

> supplements) and I feel very run down and tired. I hope the surgery

> will help with that. I just wanted to thank everyone that took the

> time to write back to me or say a prayer for me. I really appreciate

> it. Please say a prayer for Monday, too. I am hoping that it will

> be done lap, but I've had other abdominal surgery (MGB, 5 c-sections,

> hysterectomy) and he can't guarantee I won't be cut open for this. I

> hope not. I'm scared about that one. I'm very nervous about not

> knowing what they have done until I wake up. I just pray it's done

> lap. Thanks everyone and I'll let you know how it all goes.

>> >

>> > Peggy in Ohio

>> > 12/29/00

>> > 269/183

>> >

>> >

>> >

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Peggy

Hope all goes well with your surgery. I will pray for you and keep

you in my thoughts.

good luck

Suzanne

MGB 1.10.01

298/243

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Ditto from me, Peggy.

Laurie in OHio

> We'll be holding you in our hearts until this surgery is over, Ohio

Peggy.

> You'll do fine, whether lap or open. Let us know when you're

feeling well.

> PhillyJude

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I had my gall bladder removed last month. I was only 8.5 months out

from MGB when this happened and still on Actigall. The doctor said

since I was taking Actigall, I probably had gall stones before having

MGB but just had an attack.

So far, having the gall bladder removed has actually boosted my weight

loss. Probably because I have to be more careful with what I eat

especially high fat foods.

Hope all goes well for you.

Hamilton

9/25/03

HP - Dr. R

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gall bladder

Hello everyone. I normally don't post, I just read the messages but I

have a question. I recently had to have my gall bladder removed and I

would like to know has anyone else had any problems with their gall

bladder or liver? It has been 4 years since my surgery and I've lost 140

lbs. Also I would like to know what effect will having my gall bladder

removed have on my MGB surgery?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

I had my gall bladder removed about 11 years ago (after another major weight

loss -- which I of course gained back) and I was amazed at how I had no side

effects whatsoever from no longer having it. I have no idea how it affects

MGB, but I do know that I was told to take Actigall even without the gall

bladder; apparently, you can still make gall stones even without it.

Good luck to you!

Joanie

5/25/04

>From: " TERESA BREWER " <brewer67@...>

>Reply-

> " " < >

>Subject: gall bladder

>Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 02:01:17 -0400

>

>Hello everyone. I normally don't post, I just read the messages but I have

>a question. I recently had to have my gall bladder removed and I would like

>to know has anyone else had any problems with their gall bladder or liver?

>It has been 4 years since my surgery and I've lost 140 lbs. Also I would

>like to know what effect will having my gall bladder removed have on my MGB

>surgery?

>Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

What is Actigall.

gall bladder

Hello everyone. I normally don't post, I just read the messages but I

have a question. I recently had to have my gall bladder removed and I

would like to know has anyone else had any problems with their gall

bladder or liver? It has been 4 years since my surgery and I've lost 140

lbs. Also I would like to know what effect will having my gall bladder

removed have on my MGB surgery?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

it is one of our post op prescriptions..... didnt you take it??? it

prevents formation of gallstones..

cs in va

> What is Actigall.

> gall bladder

>

> Hello everyone. I normally don't post, I just read the messages

but I

> have a question. I recently had to have my gall bladder removed

and I

> would like to know has anyone else had any problems with their

gall

> bladder or liver? It has been 4 years since my surgery and I've

lost 140

> lbs. Also I would like to know what effect will having my gall

bladder

> removed have on my MGB surgery?

> Thanks

>

>

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I had my surgery in 2000. I didn't know anything about this medicine. I haven't

went back to see my surgeon yet for my follow up appt to ask him all these

questions. He knew that I had a gastric-bypass and didn't go into details or

history about it. What other information can you give me or are there any other

questions that I need to ask my surgeon about?

gall bladder

>

> Hello everyone. I normally don't post, I just read the messages

but I

> have a question. I recently had to have my gall bladder removed

and I

> would like to know has anyone else had any problems with their

gall

> bladder or liver? It has been 4 years since my surgery and I've

lost 140

> lbs. Also I would like to know what effect will having my gall

bladder

> removed have on my MGB surgery?

> Thanks

>

>

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teresa, i dont know what to say.... the med was in my manual and in

with my pre op meds. it is to be taken as ong as we are losing

quickly. i took it for 6 months! you can look at the manual on the

clos site and it is listed.... or just google search it and you will

find the details about this medication. maybe you got the generic

name of it.... i have never heard of anyone not taking it at all.

although most people hate it as it makes you feel crappy at first!

good luck cathy s in va

> > What is Actigall.

> > gall bladder

> >

> > Hello everyone. I normally don't post, I just read the

messages

> but I

> > have a question. I recently had to have my gall bladder

removed

> and I

> > would like to know has anyone else had any problems with

their

> gall

> > bladder or liver? It has been 4 years since my surgery and

I've

> lost 140

> > lbs. Also I would like to know what effect will having my

gall

> bladder

> > removed have on my MGB surgery?

> > Thanks

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

,

I took the medication for 6 months after surgery but still had my gall

bladder out last year (almost 4 years after bypass). I think a lot of gastric

bypass patients have theirs out. Some surgeons take it out routinely during the

operation.

in Atlanta.

[Guest guest]

That's what I thought too!

Robyn

Re: Gall Bladder

$1200.00???? isn't he in there anyway?Jackie> >> > Does anyone know if Dr. A looks at your gall bladder while he's doing > > your surgery? If he does would he remove it if I asked him to? I'd > like > > mine out to prevent any further complications.> > > > Robyn in Colorado > > > > 297 when I made my decision for surgery> > > > 291 now still pre op > > > > Aug 5th surgery date > > > > Goal ....? anywhere in onderland> >>

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No, it's not just hanging there. ;o) He isn't really working in the area of your gallbladder, not specifically.If you were being banded in the US and had your gallbladder removed at the same time it would typically be around $5K to $8K in ADDITION to what you are already paying, so $1200 is a pretty good bargain.

The hiatal hernia he will repair is a stitch or two, that's a freebie because unrepaired hiatal hernias and WLS don't go well together. In the US if you were having your band/sleeve done and needed that extra stitch or two for a hernia the US docs would charge you and additional $1800-$2K.

So Dr. Aceves is a whole lot cheaper. Besides, removing a gallbladder isn't just a matter of " snip and stitch " ;o) it's much more complex and time consuming than that.

On Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 6:21 AM, highplainsjackie <jackiepetmom@...> wrote:

I see what you mean, Bipley. I was taken by surprise as I had been

thinking of it as a freebie.

I realize I was picturing the gall bladder as just dangling there,

ready to be snipped. wasn't thinking it would take more time.

>

> That's what I thought too!

>

> Robyn

[Guest guest]

AND, in the US, one doctor would not do both procedures. They would tell you to schedule another surgery to have your gallblader removed!

H

Re: Re: Gall Bladder

It would be around $7K in the US so if it is $1200 that's a pretty good deal. It's longer OR time, etc. He has to pay big bucks to the hospital for OR time. It's not by procedure, it's by time. If you go to your mechanic and get your brakes repaired and you need a new... I don't know, car part... doesn't the mechanic charge you for each bit of work he does AND labor? He's in there anyway working on your car, see what I mean? Doctors are no different, they just have higher overhead.When you go get your hair done and you want it cut, they are working on your hair anyway. If they color your hair it is an additional fee, more overhead, more chair time, more supplies to use, more everything.

On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 5:46 PM, highplainsjackie <jackiepetmomymail> wrote:

$1200.00???? isn't he in there anyway?Jackie

[Guest guest]

I had asked about our nephew having gall bladder pain; cannot find that

thread now. But today they visited the surgeon, who said he has 'biliary

dyskinesia'. Apparently his gall bladder is not ejecting enough bile, and

the only solution is to remove the gall bladder. The dr. said he could

flush, using coke (???) olive oil and lemon juice, but didn't think that

would solve the problem.

He has no stones, and the gall bladder is normal. (How can that be, it is

not working properly)? Any suggestions for what else he might try??

[Guest guest]

No, don't ever compete with a doctor's opinion!! J/K!! I have heard many

times, " Well, but you don't have any medical degrees. " Whatever. Drugs and

surgery are the answer these days, it seems.

Is that flush on your site, Duncan? I've not heard of the apple juice,

only the olive oil/lemon juice flush. And berries and cream - huh??

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM, Duncan Crow <duncancrow@...> wrote:

>

>

> Judy T: The doctor is implying one of two scenarios I think: either a tiny

> gallbladder or poor mucular conditioning. Since his GB has worked in the

> past I think you can call B.S. on both scenarios. How the heck would

> removing the GB improve the flow, only a doctor's convoluted logic could

> know. Even a small reservoir is better than none. I fire lots of doctors for

> less. My vote is with the liver flushes but then again I can't compete with

> a REAL doctor's opinion, gosh no!

>

> The doctor's flush won't work; it's apple juice or phosphoric acid, (or

> maybe hydrangea root I hear), EPSOM SALTS, olive oil, lemon juice, coffee

> enemas, berries and cream, etc.

>

> The good that came out of the appointment is the coast is clear to do a

> series of flushes.

>

> all good,

>

> Duncan

>

>

>

> >

> > I had asked about our nephew having gall bladder pain; cannot find that

> > thread now. But today they visited the surgeon, who said he has 'biliary

> > dyskinesia'. Apparently his gall bladder is not ejecting enough bile, and

> > the only solution is to remove the gall bladder. The dr. said he could

> > flush, using coke (???) olive oil and lemon juice, but didn't think that

> > would solve the problem.

> > He has no stones, and the gall bladder is normal. (How can that be, it is

> > not working properly)? Any suggestions for what else he might try??

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yes, he did have the HIDA test, and the surgeon said the gall bladder was

'normal', as in size, not swollen or anything. I've told them about the

flush, and it sounds like he's going to try that first. Thanks for the

comeback, Nick!

Judy

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:55 PM, Nickolas Schetakis <eftnow@...> wrote:

> I would seek a second opinion. Probably see a very good Gastrointerologist.

> Did he get a HIDA scan? Ultrasound is not enough.

> Could be caused by inflammation.

> My cousin was scheduled for gull bladder surgery

> and the chief chemist at the hospital who knew him personally,

> convinced him not to have the surgery.

> He gave him a protocol, using olive oil and lemon juice ( no coke!)

> and avoiding other fats, meat and salts for the next few weeks.

> My cousin was fine at the end.

>

> Blessings to all,

> Nick

>

> On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM, J Trettel <gnp222@...> wrote:

>

> >

> >

> > I had asked about our nephew having gall bladder pain; cannot find that

> > thread now. But today they visited the surgeon, who said he has 'biliary

> > dyskinesia'. Apparently his gall bladder is not ejecting enough bile, and

> > the only solution is to remove the gall bladder. The dr. said he could

> > flush, using coke (???) olive oil and lemon juice, but didn't think that

> > would solve the problem.

> > He has no stones, and the gall bladder is normal. (How can that be, it is

> > not working properly)? Any suggestions for what else he might try??

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Steve, you might have noticed several differences between the Hulda liver

flush and the Kelley flush. Pink grapefruit, ornithine, ozonating the olive oil,

Black Walnut tincture, and even extending it into two days by taking more Epsom

salts and even more oil, are not necessary for a good flush. An overnighter is

fine.

all good,

Duncan

> >

> > I had asked about our nephew having gall bladder pain; cannot find that

> > thread now. But today they visited the surgeon, who said he has 'biliary

> > dyskinesia'. Apparently his gall bladder is not ejecting enough bile, and

> > the only solution is to remove the gall bladder. The dr. said he could

> > flush, using coke (???) olive oil and lemon juice, but didn't think that

> > would solve the problem.

> > He has no stones, and the gall bladder is normal. (How can that be, it is

> > not working properly)? Any suggestions for what else he might try??

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Massive weight loss can often cause one to have to have his/her gallbladder removed. Yes, I did have to have mine removed. After going to numerous doctors here in my hometown (Mobile, AL) no one could determine what was wrong. So, after having MAJOR problems while attending a conference in L.A. Calif, I went for a trip back to see Dr. Aceves and he diagnosed it almost immediately and I had him perform the surgery even though I have great insurance at home. He is the best surgeon around and I prefer that he is the only one who operates on me. In fact, he has done so now about 6 times!!!

Jenni

From: christie <salazarchristie@...> Sent: Wed, June 22, 2011 3:28:09 PMSubject: Gall bladder

I've heard of people having to have their gall bladders removed after surgury. I'm wondering if any of you have experinced or heard of this. A friend on mine, who had gastric bypass said that her doctor gave her medication to prevent needing it.