Gallstones

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I went to the ER last week for some pains in my abdominal region. I've already had my appendixremoved so I wasn't sure what it was. Turns out I had a pinched nerve or muscle pull, but the CT Scan discovered gallstones which were described to me as no big deal

I'll lay it on the line: Im not the healthiest eater but also not the worst. I do drink a lot though....prob a case of beer and liter of vodka a week

So I decided to get my health in order since I've always just focused on work (I used to own a bar which I'm sure didn't really help) and have already lost 15lbs in 1 week because I'm not up drinking and eating crap at midnight. I haven't changed any eating habits in that time, just no booze and the gym every other day. I'm 32, 6'2" 280 now

I've been reading about gallbladder and liver flushes. Has anyone ever done one?? Any recommendations?? I would really appreciate the hel

gprixwvu · Answer

I went to the ER last week for some pains in my abdominal region. I've already had my appendixremoved so I wasn't sure what it was. Turns out I had a pinched nerve or muscle pull, but the CT Scan discovered gallstones which were described to me as no big deal

I'll lay it on the line: Im not the healthiest eater but also not the worst. I do drink a lot though....prob a case of beer and liter of vodka a week

So I decided to get my health in order since I've always just focused on work (I used to own a bar which I'm sure didn't really help) and have already lost 15lbs in 1 week because I'm not up drinking and eating crap at midnight. I haven't changed any eating habits in that time, just no booze and the gym every other day. I'm 32, 6'2" 280 now

I've been reading about gallbladder and liver flushes. Has anyone ever done one?? Any recommendations?? I would really appreciate the hel

SirJohnDrake · Answer

No, I haven&#x27;t gotten gallbladder or liver flushes but I do have some real good healthy advice for you.&#xD;&#xA;Cut down on your alcoholic consumption, drink more water and citrus drinks, go on a serious diet and bring your weight down to 200 lbs, which mean you have to lose 80 lbs.&#xD;&#xA;Also start eating more healthier, like consuming more vegetables and fruits...stay away from the junk food. &#xD;&#xA;Excercise routinely, take your daily vitamins and believe me if you do all this you will feel great and won&#x27;t have any health issues for a long time. &#xD;&#xA;Oh one last thing if you smoke and take illicit drugs, stop them dead in their tracks too.

ChOdaZ · Answer

Wife had been having pain for years and they finally did an ultrasound after she went to the emergency room on memorial day with severe pain. the ultrasound results found that she had gallstones.

they scheduled her for gall bladder removal surgery a few days later. after the surgery they found she had a gallstone that came loose and lodged in her bile duct (tube leading from gall bladder/liver to small intestine). so she had to get a GI doc to go in through her mouth into her small intestine and remove the stone.

now she seems to be better, no more pain after she eats and no more emergency trips to the bathroom.

not sure if the flushes are the way to go. there is a chance that a stone could lodge in you bile duct and then you will be in severe pain. I am guessing you will have to have your gall bladder removed at some point. go ahead and try the flushes but be wary of the consequences.

ChOdaZ · Answer

One more thing, I can&#x27;t believe they told you gallstones are no big deal!  they told us that the gall bladder would almost certainly need to be removed.  maybe they told you its no big deal because gall bladder removal surgery is so routine it is basically out patient.  they only have to make 3 small incisions in your abdomen, and depending on how you feel they will send you home later that day.as for what sir john drake said, changing your lifestyle is definitely recommended, but it will not necessarily "cure" you at this point.  you already have gallstones and they could manifest into a problem at anytime.  if you went to the ER once, it will happen again.  fatty foods and alcohol are huge triggers as you use bile from the liver/gall bladder to digest. consuming these "trigger foods" at any point could set off a flare up which will send you right back to the ER.please PM me if you want to talk more about this.  we just dealt with this issue for the last month and it is no joke.

TheGoldenGoose · Answer

Bullshit.  You doctor and hospital were more interested in getting paid from your Cadillac Health Plan than explaining treatment options.

ChOdaZ · Answer

I agree doctors are almost as big of crooks as lawyers and bankers.

gprixwvu · Answer

&#xD;&#xA;i dont have health insurance, so that may not be the issue.  the ER doc wasnt really interested in the gallstones by any means, they had the surgeon come in and he seemed like my gallbladder didnt need to be removed. and to be honest it seemed as if the ER doc was upset there was anything, i felt like she thought i was acting&#xD;&#xA;im just worried cause i really dont want any medical issues. i have changed my diet, added exercise and eliminated alcohol intake (not permanently, just till i get everything in check) and have lost 17lbs in less than 2 weeks. i also haven&#x27;t eaten past 8pm which i think is big too

thirdperson · Answer

Symptoms often occur at night after a high fat meal.  Your doctor may be right to say gallstone isn&#x27;t a big deal.  If you have mild symptoms, it is safe to wait until symptoms recur several times before seeking treatment.

searchwarrant · Answer

Just keep up the on the best insurance policy there is, the gym (and work hard).. &#xD;&#xA;Eat as best you can, drink lots of water and everything internal will sort itself out.

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