Guest guest Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Hello eveyone, I went to the ER about upper right pain in my side. They are not sure yet ( i have to have an ultrasound in the morning) but they think it may be my gall bladder and may need surgery, I am wondering if i have it removed how will if effect my liver? Anyone had their gall bladder removed after being diagnosed with PSC? Thanks again, w Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 , Yes I had mine removed 19 years ago when I was first diagnosed. For the most part I haven't missed it. Everyone is different but I haven't had to change my diet or anything. Ian (52) PSC 89 Hello eveyone, I went to the ER about upper right pain in my side. They are not sure yet ( i have to have an ultrasound in the morning) but they think it may be my gall bladder and may need surgery, I am wondering if i have it removed how will if effect my liver? Anyone had their gall bladder removed after being diagnosed with PSC? Thanks again, w Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- Ian Cribb former P.Eng. (resigned in good standing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 , Yes I had mine removed 19 years ago when I was first diagnosed. For the most part I haven't missed it. Everyone is different but I haven't had to change my diet or anything. Ian (52) PSC 89 Hello eveyone, I went to the ER about upper right pain in my side. They are not sure yet ( i have to have an ultrasound in the morning) but they think it may be my gall bladder and may need surgery, I am wondering if i have it removed how will if effect my liver? Anyone had their gall bladder removed after being diagnosed with PSC? Thanks again, w Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- Ian Cribb former P.Eng. (resigned in good standing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Yes (and MANY of us have). See message 26089 for a blow by blow account - I don't miss it at all. There's also a poll in the archives (55% of those responding had it removed). The Dr. recommendation was for a low-fat diet (~30 gms fat/day) for a couple of months. Your gallbladder responds to a high fat meal by dumping it's bile. If you do eat a high fat meal, you may feel the effects (kind of goes right through you). After a couple of months, your system compensates for it. Personally, I think it was a source of infection, at the very least exacerbating my PSC. It's a really quick surgery. Almost all are done laparoscopically now (4 little incisions). Good Luck! Arne ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Hello everyone, ....I am wondering if I have it removed how will if effect my liver? Anyone had their gall bladder removed after being diagnosed with PSC? Thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Yes (and MANY of us have). See message 26089 for a blow by blow account - I don't miss it at all. There's also a poll in the archives (55% of those responding had it removed). The Dr. recommendation was for a low-fat diet (~30 gms fat/day) for a couple of months. Your gallbladder responds to a high fat meal by dumping it's bile. If you do eat a high fat meal, you may feel the effects (kind of goes right through you). After a couple of months, your system compensates for it. Personally, I think it was a source of infection, at the very least exacerbating my PSC. It's a really quick surgery. Almost all are done laparoscopically now (4 little incisions). Good Luck! Arne ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Hello everyone, ....I am wondering if I have it removed how will if effect my liver? Anyone had their gall bladder removed after being diagnosed with PSC? Thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 -- I had mine out in 1991 when I was 22. That is what we thought was causing my elevated LFTs. One thing I would recommend: Ask your MD to do a HIDA scan as well as an u/s. My u/s looked normal, but the HIDA scan was what revealed the problem -- that my cystic duct was elongated and narrowed. When I had the surgery, I had about 5 years worth of scar tissue on it and it was completely blocked. I felt a lot better after getting it out. Good luck, Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 -- I had mine out in 1991 when I was 22. That is what we thought was causing my elevated LFTs. One thing I would recommend: Ask your MD to do a HIDA scan as well as an u/s. My u/s looked normal, but the HIDA scan was what revealed the problem -- that my cystic duct was elongated and narrowed. When I had the surgery, I had about 5 years worth of scar tissue on it and it was completely blocked. I felt a lot better after getting it out. Good luck, Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 -- I had mine out in 1991 when I was 22. That is what we thought was causing my elevated LFTs. One thing I would recommend: Ask your MD to do a HIDA scan as well as an u/s. My u/s looked normal, but the HIDA scan was what revealed the problem -- that my cystic duct was elongated and narrowed. When I had the surgery, I had about 5 years worth of scar tissue on it and it was completely blocked. I felt a lot better after getting it out. Good luck, Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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