a glimmer of hope...

[Guest guest]

I went to see a new dr on Tues, as I was out of my antidepressant and

a few other things. The guy seemed nice enough, and was just chatting

with me about my overall health (last pap, last tetunus etc) He asked

about my gall bladder. I said I wasn't sure, but remembered that one

of the test results mentioned sludge in my gall bladder. He announced

that my gall bladder needed to come out. He said I have probably been

passing stones all this time. He offered to send me to a local

surgeon. I have been giving it thought and poking around a bit on the

internet. I remembered that when I had my ultrasound done a few weeks

ago, the first thing the ultrasound tech commented on was that my gall

bladder didn't look right. The fundus was tipped the wrong way. So I

called the dr. back today and left a message that I would like that

referral after all. Even though I have my appt at UCD next Fri, I

figured it takes a few weeks to get the referral to go through anyway.

If UCD comes to the same conclusion I can just cancel with the

surgeon. It feels validating that something really is wrong. My

pancreatitis could be secondary to my gall bladder problems. It has

been making me nuts that I could appear so healthy on the outside and

yet be so debilitated.

So, if anyone has any spare positive thoughts to spare, please send a

few my way.

Thank you. I hope this finds everyone able to enjoy this beautiful

spring day.

Kara

[Guest guest]

Kara,

Yes, a lot of people have pancreatitis due to gallbladder problems

(either stones or sludge or other problems with it). I will keep my

fingers crossed that this is what will help your pancreas. At least

with seeing the doc at UCD, you'll have a second oppinion. Sorry I've

been offline for about two weeks. I posted earlier on why I was offline.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

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Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.