jillinak
Member
- Joined
- Jul 8, 2014
- Messages
- 26
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 06/2014
- Country
- US
- State
- AK
- City
- Anchorage
A few years back I had a gall bladder attack. I haven't had any since until 1 month ago. I was in the ER because the pain was so bad. An ultrasound showed that I had an inflamed gallbladder and gallstones. It was recommended I have the gallbladder removed in the morning. I have a DPS and Peg tube and the surgeons here locally did not feel comfortable doing the surgery. Since I was released from the hospital I have only had 2 attacks (in 30 days). I was placed on Ursodial to help dissolve the stones. Since the ER visit I went to my ALS clinic and I was told that removing the gallbladder is the best choice because I may not be at the health level I need to be in the future if the attacks were to come back. I was also told it is pretty much guaranteed that I will have ongoing issues with the gallbladder.
I have scheduled surgery for Feb. 10th.
So my questions for you would be:
Have you experienced gallbladder issues?
Have you ever had surgery, been on the ventilator, and were able to come off? They say I am at risk to become dependent on the ventilator.
Thank you.
Jill
I have scheduled surgery for Feb. 10th.
So my questions for you would be:
Have you experienced gallbladder issues?
Have you ever had surgery, been on the ventilator, and were able to come off? They say I am at risk to become dependent on the ventilator.
Thank you.
Jill