Question 1

what are gall bladder surgery and gall bladder flush?

Accepted Answer

Lap chole: Gall bladder surgery is usually a very common proceedure called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in which a surgeon places 3 - 4 tiny holes in your abdomen to remove the offending organ.  It is outpatient, you go home the same day and usually return to work in 1 - 3 weeks.  It has been done safely since the early 90's.  I am not familiar with a gall bladder flush.

Question 2

i'm concerned about an unessary gall bladder surgery. any suggestions about altenatives to surgery ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you have had symptoms from your gallstones, you may want to think about having your gallbladder removed.  Having a gallstone is not necessarily a reason to remove it.  I am not aware of many effective nonoperative therapies for stones. 

It sounds like you have had some symptoms because of them. I would think about talking to your surgeon about why the operation is necessary.

Question 3

weight gain after gall bladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Very possible: Gallbladder symptoms include pain, nausea and loose bowels after fatty foods.  Many folks naturally eat less and stick to low fat foods to avoid the pain.  Since most symptoms resolve after surgery, while discomfort and activity restrictions are still in effect, some weight gain early on is possible.  If worried, go back to the low fat diet you used before surgery to see if that helps.

Question 4

whats the best wine to drink after gall bladder surgery?

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Alcohol: Is alcohol, no matter what form you drink it in. Wine, beer, hard alcohol all have the same effects. There would be no "best" alcohol after gallbladder surgery. When fully healed & pain free, eating normally, and off pain medications, then alcohol in moderation is alright. Avoid drinking alcohol if you have a liver disease.

Question 5

is it normal to have back pain after gall bladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

For a few days: You can feel your gallbladder area in your back, and the trauma of having it removed can give you pain in your right back, or between your shoulder blades.  Pain elsewhere is unlikely to be related to gallbladder surgery, unless you were in a funny position when you went to sleep for surgery, and it put pressure on a part of your back.  You definitely need to see your surgeon and check it out.  Go.

Question 6

how long would it take for my gall bladder surgery scars to disappear?

Accepted Answer

Gradually: These small scars usually slowly become lighter in color and softer over 3-6 months. Can also try some of the drug store medications for scars like "mederma" or "neosporin scar" for example.

Question 7

is it possible to become lactose intolerant after gall bladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bile salts: Your gallbladder stores bile made in you liver and passed down the bile ducts toward your intestines. When you eat,  your gallbladder pushes bile into your intestines to help digest the fat in your meals.  After surgery this process is disrupted.  You may have a constant slow dribbling of bile into your intestines instead causing symptoms of lactose intolerance.  High fat meals may do the same.

Question 8

done the gall bladder surgery 2 weeks ago but still there is pain in stomach?

Accepted Answer

Still early: Soreness at incisions & feeling of abdominal gas bloating can last for a few weeks. Contact your surgeon for a follow up exam.

Question 9

doctors, what are the chances of a 95 year old surviving gall bladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

depend on health: Surgery risk are not completely related to ages it is usually related to the patient general health to operate on 90 years old patient you have to have a really good reason and you run out of all medical solution and it could be life saving
i would rather operate on healthy 90 years old than a sick 40 years old
the survival rate could be determined by the surgeon based on the patient medical statu.

Question 10

how much time does it take to hear back from meps when they need to review one gall bladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Call &amp; ask you MEPS: The surest bet is to call your local MEPS of your insurance and state agency since the pace to go through MEPS may widely vary depending on their workload and the characters of its bureaucracy. Best wish ...

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