Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 > > Question, > > > > Is it possible to have this surgery > > and not have the gallbladder > > and / or the appendix removed?? > > Sure, but here's why I think it's a good idea to get rid of them > during the DS: > > 3. You get three, (count 'em, THREE!), surgeries for the price -- in > terms of hospital stay and recovery time -- of one. Where else can > you get a bargain like that? > > Tom > > Guess I could also add a hysterectomy, double mastectomy etc so I don't have to worry about cancer later on, but sheesh !!!!! What ever happened to " If it works don't fix it. " I just want to get rid of the gut and extra skin, not get hollowed out. Thanks GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 > Theresa, I've had c-section and muliple laparoscopies over the years for reproductive problems - and unfortunatly I seem to get adhesions like crazy. But, if the gall bladder does go bad, they can take it now with lap procedure. Husband had GB removed the old way about 20 years ago, and the dumping problem he has, (given the technical term of 'droppsy syndrome' by 2 different doctors) is horrendous. He will never have a weight problem, but he can never eat without knowing a bathroom is near by. I just don't any additional reasons for something to go wrong. Would rather do another lap, than have it taken out if it still works. Thanks, GH GH, > > I'm not sure but I believe all surgeons have their own requirements. > However, I will tell you that I lost my gallbladder during the great > liquid fast of 1994! Whenever you have rapid weight loss, the first > thing to go is your gallbladder. Since you will have had the DS > surgery, your surgeons would not be sure if you were suffering a > bowel obstruction or gallbladder attack. Also, every abdominal > surgery runs a risk of adhesions. They try to open you up as rarely > as possible. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 > > Is it possible to have this surgery and not have the gallbladder > > and / or the appendix removed?? > > Absolutely. Some doctors would rather leave them in. The gallbladder > is removed if it has damage already OR if the Doctor thinks there > will be many gall stones as the result of your weight loss. The > appendix is removed almost as a courtesy so that if you have > intestinal or " stomach " pain some day in the future they can rule out > appendix right away and proceed to what may more likely be the cause, > a blockage, adhesion or twist. Some doctors remove the gallbladder > after it fails and do the tummy tuck at the same time and this is how > some people get the tummy tuck covered by insurance. > Danine' Danine, Yeah !!! That is the answer I have been looking for. Do you happen to know which doctors these are, as I would gladly travel to have the GB and appendix stay, and have the procedure done with lap. Thanks, GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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