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when diagnosed how soon should i have gallbladder surgery

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Posted: 01/06/07 - 19:36
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i was diagnosed with gallbladder stones in december of last year, the surgion could not understand why i did not have any pain. i cant afford the surgery and the job i was working at is just a temporary position. how soon should i wait if at all? in the mean time im trying to find help to pay for the surgery, any suggestions?


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Posted: 04/03/07 - 12:43
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If you wait to long your gallbladder can turn gangreous...becareful


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Posted: 02/04/08 - 01:54
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I had gallstone pain beginning 8 years ago. I had no health insurance, and many trips to the ER for 2 years. My labs were always normal, so they would never do an ultrasound for me. I was always referred to a surgeon, and of course could not afford to go. One trip they gave me smooth muscle relaxers, told me to take one when I had a attack. They helped. I took them only when I had an active attack for 6 month, and then I stayed symptom free for the last 6 years until I started having pain and nausea 2 weeks ago. I had surgery 3 days ago and I already feel better than I have in years. You do always have the risk of it becoming infected or you having liver damage if the bile can not drain and starts to back up, but people can a do go a LONG time without pain.


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