Question 1

what will it be like to get your gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

Feeling better: The main reason for cholecystectomy is acute cholecystitis.  When stones pass they produce pain and with an impacted stone in the bottom of the gallbladder it can impinge of the cystic artery and cause severe inflammation.  Removal relieves symptoms.  When done laparoscopically symptoms post op are minimal.

Question 2

when does someone need to get their gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

It depends: on your symptoms and findings on imaging. If you are having right upper quadrant abdominal pain after meals that seems to get better when you avoid spicy/greasy foods and you have an ultrasound showing gallstones, then you would probably benefit greatly. Sometimes there are findings on imaging alone, even without symptoms, that would prompt surgery. Consult with a surgeon. Good luck!

Question 3

i'm wondering what it's like to get your gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

GOOD AND NOT TOO BAD: Depend if you were having gallbladder problem it feel like heaven because it is the end on a long suffering
most people will eliminate pain they did not think it will ever go away
the body will cpmpensate for the lack of the gallbladder and that could cause some people not to tolerate a specific food and could end up with loose stool after greasy food and creamy food
otherwise ir is not too bad.

Question 4

what are the reasons one would have to get their gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

GALL BLADDER SURGERY: You need to have gall bladder removed are following 
1 gall stones and its complications
2 acute cholecystitis
3cancer of gall bladder
4 trauma to gall bladder
 not indicated in asymptomatic gall stones as only 2-3% of gall stone patients become symptomatic so follow
calculi>3cm in diameter in ares with high incidence ofcancer
chronic blocked cystic duct
non functioning gb
calcififiedgb
polyp>10mm.

Question 5

i had my gallbladder removed, how long should i wait to get a colonoptomy ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are doing well  a month or so
( colonoscopy). Colon scope.

Question 6

do you get appendicitis after you have your gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

You may at some time: No, removing the gall bladder does not cause appendicitis.  Conversely, having the gall bladder removed, does not prevent appendicitis.  The cause of each disease is not related to the other.  You may get appendicitis in the future even if your gallbladder was removed.

Question 7

i had my gallbladder removed and my symptoms get worse with stress?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: You symptoms are suggestive of gastric reflux. If you are overweight, it would be useful to reduce weight. It may be prudent to see a gastroenterologist.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

when get gallbladder removed will upper right quadrant pain go away?

Accepted Answer

Biliary disease: Gallbladder removal for a diseased gallbladder will lower your risk for serious gallstone related complications, like acute cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis and cholangitis. In most cases the pain is also relieved. It is a safe, effective and durable procedure. Take family with you to ask questions. Be well and good luck.

Question 9

is it normal to get digestive issues after i had my gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: But not rare.  For some weeks to months after gallbladder removal, you can get pain until your system gets accustomed to lack of storage organ.  This wil pass with time.  Also sometimes you can get alkaline reflux gastritis or esophagitis.  You sometimes need to take medicine called sucralfate.  Ask your surgeon for recommendation.

Question 10

i had gallbladder removed yrs ago why do i get pains like an attack that wake me up, very painful, and can last 30min -1hr?

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: Sounds like recurrent stones or residual stone. Need either MRCP or ERCP to rule out ductal stone

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