I know the pain you went through. I had my gallbladder removed last year because of gallstones. The pain was the worst thing ever. If you are ok with me asking, how has your body react to sugar? I noticed right away after my surgery that my body does not react to sugar properly anymore. Even a year later my body does not react to food properly anymore. I am definitely more sensitive to food in general now which really sucks.
I’m about to have my lap choley in a few hours and it makes me nervous! I can sympathise with the pain, it is like no other! It wakes me up in the night and I would try to put up with the pain but it doesn’t cut it. I’ve been in and out of ED 3x and got sent home the same day because they weren’t concern of the size of the gallstones I had. A week later, I had a terrible attack after I ate. I was nauseated everyday. I couldn’t eat properly cause of the discomfort on my upper body. I felt like I was being stabbed repeatedly! A few days later, my boyfriend noticed I was having jaundice, my urine was very concentrated almost dark orange and bowel motion was pale colour. Being a nurse myself, I knew something is not right. I went to ED for the last time, they admitted me and I had all of the scans possible- chest xray, MRI, CT scan and ultrasound which all confirmed that I had 2 gallstones that traveled out of my gallbladder and blocked my bile duct... My blood test was THROUGH THE ROOF, like insanely mayhem especially my liver function tests! I had ERCP under IV sedation to get the stones out but unfortunately I developed acute pancreatitis about an hour after the procedure. Man, it was fucking painful. I was bed bound for 2 days. I couldn’t move. I was on PCA Morphine and then Fentanyl. Nurses had to bed wash me which was embarrassing. I’m only 23 years old. I was in the hospital for 2 weeks, it was depressing and I couldn’t recover in peace being in a 4-bedded room 😂. Thankfully, my surgeon works for a private hospital that I work for and he’s given me a special treatment in terms of squeezing me in his case list for surgery. I’m his first patient of the day which is a good thing for me too otherwise, I would be waiting 2-3 months to get surgery in public hospital which I wouldn’t be keen on because I was scared of the reoccurring attacks! I have to say, I’m not looking forward to the surgery and also the recovery. I’m worried about all the discomfort and all the lifestyle changes I have to make for the rest of my life 😅. I have already noticed some foods that I used to love that my tummy doesn’t agree anymore. It’s a trial and error as my doctor said. Start off with clear foods, blandest foods ever 😂 then slowly introduce new food bit by bit and see if it reacts or not. Anyway, I’m glad that you are recovering very well. All the best!!!
When it comes to diet I also didn’t get any information. The surgeon said I can eat whatever, but obviously be careful with fatty and greasy foods. I would say listen to your body. If your body doesn’t react well then try to either not eat or eat less of it. The big problem I have now is that I still get the pain I had when I had gallstones. So now I have to go back to the doctor and figure it out again 😣.
yeh its a trial and error situation for me at the moment! trying to cut out fatty foods! I'm sorry you had to go through the same pain and I hope you find out what's wrong and get the treatment you need asap xxx
Hey I’m doing a lot better! I do now struggle with ibs due to lack of gallbladder and had recurring gastritis after the surgery but that’s finally gone years later I have to be careful still with my diet but overall now I’m having no more problems in that area anyways 💕
So sorry you had to go through this, it’s a pleasure seeing you back at it and we missed you ❤️Keep it up, you’ve got this !
aw thank you lots of love xx
I know the pain you went through. I had my gallbladder removed last year because of gallstones. The pain was the worst thing ever. If you are ok with me asking, how has your body react to sugar? I noticed right away after my surgery that my body does not react to sugar properly anymore. Even a year later my body does not react to food properly anymore. I am definitely more sensitive to food in general now which really sucks.
I’m about to have my lap choley in a few hours and it makes me nervous! I can sympathise with the pain, it is like no other! It wakes me up in the night and I would try to put up with the pain but it doesn’t cut it. I’ve been in and out of ED 3x and got sent home the same day because they weren’t concern of the size of the gallstones I had. A week later, I had a terrible attack after I ate. I was nauseated everyday. I couldn’t eat properly cause of the discomfort on my upper body. I felt like I was being stabbed repeatedly!
A few days later, my boyfriend noticed I was having jaundice, my urine was very concentrated almost dark orange and bowel motion was pale colour. Being a nurse myself, I knew something is not right. I went to ED for the last time, they admitted me and I had all of the scans possible- chest xray, MRI, CT scan and ultrasound which all confirmed that I had 2 gallstones that traveled out of my gallbladder and blocked my bile duct... My blood test was THROUGH THE ROOF, like insanely mayhem especially my liver function tests!
I had ERCP under IV sedation to get the stones out but unfortunately I developed acute pancreatitis about an hour after the procedure. Man, it was fucking painful. I was bed bound for 2 days. I couldn’t move. I was on PCA Morphine and then Fentanyl. Nurses had to bed wash me which was embarrassing. I’m only 23 years old. I was in the hospital for 2 weeks, it was depressing and I couldn’t recover in peace being in a 4-bedded room 😂. Thankfully, my surgeon works for a private hospital that I work for and he’s given me a special treatment in terms of squeezing me in his case list for surgery. I’m his first patient of the day which is a good thing for me too otherwise, I would be waiting 2-3 months to get surgery in public hospital which I wouldn’t be keen on because I was scared of the reoccurring attacks!
I have to say, I’m not looking forward to the surgery and also the recovery. I’m worried about all the discomfort and all the lifestyle changes I have to make for the rest of my life 😅. I have already noticed some foods that I used to love that my tummy doesn’t agree anymore. It’s a trial and error as my doctor said. Start off with clear foods, blandest foods ever 😂 then slowly introduce new food bit by bit and see if it reacts or not. Anyway, I’m glad that you are recovering very well. All the best!!!
So glad you're on the mend now angel! Sending all kinds of love and good vibes your way ❤️❤️❤️
Lydia Katharine aw thanks my love hope your doing well 💓
I am glad that you are okay.
Gallstones are horrible! Had to have a emergency surgery as well for it. Hope you are feeling better.
When it comes to diet I also didn’t get any information. The surgeon said I can eat whatever, but obviously be careful with fatty and greasy foods. I would say listen to your body. If your body doesn’t react well then try to either not eat or eat less of it. The big problem I have now is that I still get the pain I had when I had gallstones. So now I have to go back to the doctor and figure it out again 😣.
yeh its a trial and error situation for me at the moment! trying to cut out fatty foods! I'm sorry you had to go through the same pain and I hope you find out what's wrong and get the treatment you need asap xxx
Erin Louise thank you 😊
i'm sorry you had that experience at the hospital love, nevertheless - I am happy you're home now and safe.
Thanks vicky so happy to not be in hospital and on the mend 😅x
Hey, how are you now?❤
Hey I’m doing a lot better! I do now struggle with ibs due to lack of gallbladder and had recurring gastritis after the surgery but that’s finally gone years later I have to be careful still with my diet but overall now I’m having no more problems in that area anyways 💕