Question 1

severe right upper stomach pain, found out its gall stones. seeing surgeon, heard people gain weight after removing gall bladder, true?

Accepted Answer

Not true: It is not true. If you stay active and watch out your diet, you should be fine .

Question 2

dr ran test thinks its my gall bladder or gall stones they think they saw some what are they going to do with the next test to see what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Ask them.: If you have gallstones that are giving you problems, you need your gall bladder out. Talk to your doctor.

Question 3

what is a gall bladder operation to remove gall stones like?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic: Usually an outpatient laparoscopic surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder through 1-4 small incisions, usually less than an hour surgery, usually not too much pain after surgery, eat light foods the first few days after surgery.

Question 4

can a person with the gall bladder removed still have gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: In some individuals stones can develop in the duct between the liver and the intestine. The symptoms may be similar to having a gall bladder attack. See your Physician if you have symptoms

Question 5

gall bladder question. what drinks, juices prevent gall stones?

Accepted Answer

The evidence says...: There is no evidence that anything helps prevent gall stones.  However, if you avoid being overweight, avoid drinks high in sugar and fat, and avoid type 2 diabetes, it will help you avoid gall stones.

Question 6

i had gall stones a few years ago i was supposed to get my gall bladder removed when they were first discovered but never happened so i changed my diet and got rid of them but recently i'm getting the attacks again how do i manage the pain while waiting t

Accepted Answer

Diet is key: Well, let's begin with you did not get rid of gallstones. Meals that have a high fat content will cause the gallbladder to contract, sometimes rather forcefully. That causes pain, especially if gall stone stuck in neck.  Low fat diet may potentially reduce some of the pain.  With continued pain you should see your Doctor.it may mean you have to have the gallbladder out sooner.

Question 7

when i eat chicken, i get a pain in my gall bladder area. is it gall stones?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Cannot guess about something like this. See a doctor for an exam &amp; have an ultrasound evaluation of your gallbladder to be able to answer this question of yours.

Question 8

i have gall stones.  when i sleep on my side , i feel a physical discomfort and pain in my gall bladder region, is it  expected ?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: People can have gallstones without any symptoms.  However once you develop symptoms relating to gallstones such as pain right upper abdomen, pain with eating , etc.  Then it may be time to evaluate for gallbladder surgery.  See your surgeon.          Some patient express that they feel like there is a knot or golf ball size pressure constantly present on that size.

Question 9

after gall bladder removal can gall stones develop elsewhere in the body instead.eg the liver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in a small: minority of cases, stones can form in the common duct, which connects the liver to duodenum.  If you are having symptoms, you should see a doctor for full exam and tests.  It could still be some other problem too.

Question 10

had adominal ultrasound and discovered gall stones.  have had no gall bladder pain.  what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Avoid fatty food/sx: Avoid fatty fried foods but contact surgeon for possible excision to prevent emergency excision later.

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What is a gall bladder operation to remove gall stones like?

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I had gall stones a few years ago i was supposed to get my gall bladder removed when they were first discovered but never happened so i changed my diet and got rid of them but recently i'm getting the attacks again how do i manage the pain while waiting t

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When i eat chicken, i get a pain in my gall bladder area. is it gall stones?

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I have gall stones. when i sleep on my side , i feel a physical discomfort and pain in my gall bladder region, is it expected ?

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After gall bladder removal can gall stones develop elsewhere in the body instead.eg the liver?

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Had adominal ultrasound and discovered gall stones. have had no gall bladder pain. what should i do?

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