Re: dream surgery/ Save the gall gladder?-Kathy

[Guest guest]

> Dear Kathy,

>

> In January, my husband had his gallbladder taken out. He still

gets

> terrible diarrhea, gas and bloating if he ingests even a small

amount

> of fat. He also gets frequent indigestion and an " upset " feeling

to

> boot. His surgeon told him that some people just don't " adjust "

when

> they get their gallbladder out and my hubby just has to be very

> careful with what he eats.

Thanks for confirming what I'd been suspecting for years, that YMMV

concerning adaption to GB removal.

I felt " if it ain't broke " , don't fix it.

> Statistically, I was told that only 20%-25% of patients that lose a

> great deal of weight will end up needing their gallbladder out. I

> was willing to take my chances. A routine lap gallbladder surgery

is

> not a big deal if I eventually need one.

I agree!!!!

I am 6 months post-op, only

> took Actigall 2x (it made me sick) and just had a routine

ultrasound

> of my gallbladder done by my PCP and I am fine. YMMV but I just

don't

> believe in taking healthy organs out because it " may " go bad one

day.

>

> Jane J. 38 yrs. old

> 230/155 (-75 lbs.)

> Lap BPD/DS

> 4/26/01

Thanks so much, Jane J.,

Kathy sen

BMI 58, 352.5 lbs

Surgery scheduled Nov 19th

Dr. Welker