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I'm meeting with a surgeon to discuss options for gallbladder. upper abdomen discomfort/pressure. eject fraction 4.9 percent. what ?s should i ask?
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WHEN CAN I SCHEDULE: With an ejection fraction of this low level, and symptoms, your best bet is laparoscopic gall bladder removal. Once this is done, you should be able to resume enjoying fatty, greasy foods. Ask you surgeon to discuss the risks, the expected recovery, and the expected benefits. You could also ask how experienced he/she is, without insulting them. Good luck.
Answered 5/20/2013
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