Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 When should we consider gallbladder surgery? I am against invasive surgery unless it's life- saving, I can live with maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen to limit my painful gallstone attacks, but when, if ever, is the time to take the gallbaldder out? I feel some doctors are all too eager to perform inasive operations when a person can still lead a normal, healthy life with gallstones as long as they watch their diet. But what are the chances that a stone may get lodged in a duct? Is it safer in the long run just to undergo the surgery? It's a dilemma I've lived with for two years and I get gallstone attacks every few months or so when I have more fatty foods then I should. A few days ago it happened again just for eating eggs and I've developed a dark urine, but no fever or skin discoloration. I suppose I'll go see the doctro to see if i have a stone stuck in a duct, but I know they're going to recommend surgery to have it removed. I'm just still not convinced it's absolutely necessary. I worry about passing them with those natural remedies too because I dont want one to get stuck. Can I just live with them, take care of myself and not worry about complications? Please, if someone has gone through all this and has found a solution, let me know as I am looking for options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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