You went into the doctor for the sharp pain you were experiencing. Little did
you know your Doctor was going to tell you that removing your Gallbladder was
going to be necessary. Somehow these tiny stone like objects were going to cost
you a part of your body. If your like me the thought of removing an organ, no
matter which one it might be, is appalling.
The fact is gallstones surgery is the preferred treatment among
doctors. This involves removing the gallbladder. For those of you who don’t know
the gallbladder aids in fat digestion and concentrates bile from the liver. It
basically stores the bile and excretes it during meal times. Many sources say
the body can easily do without this organ. My first thought is that every part
of our bodies serves a purpose. It was put there for a reason and I want it to
stay there. In fact without the gallbladder bile basically drips all day long
instead of just during meal times. It can drip into the digestive system. This
can cause diarrhea.
There are two main types of gallstones removal surgery that may be used.
The most common is Laparoscopic. In this case server small incisions are put
into the abdomen. The doctor then inflates the abdomen in order to create more
visibility. A lighted scope containing a small camera known as a laparoscope is
inserted in through a hole in the belly button. The other incisions are used to
insert surgical instruments and remove the gallbladder. This surgery takes a
couple of hours to complete and recovery usually only takes a couple of weeks.
The second form of surgery for gallstones is an open procedure. This as you may
gather involves making one large incision. It is used when Laparoscopic surgery
is not an option or when complications occur during a non-invasive procedure.
One thing to consider is the side effects that you will experience after
surgery. What takes place and how long will the effects last. Loss of appetite
and some nausea may occur. The gas used to inflate the abdomen will have
lingering effects of shoulder pain for 1 to 3 days. The muscles may ache
throughout your body. This is caused by the anesthesia they use to put you
under. Any thing that is not normal for your body to experience can have an
affect. Also as stated before diarrhea may occur. Gallstones surgery recovery times vary. The Laparoscopic takes about a week and the open surgery four to six weeks.
How you proceed at this point is something to discuss with your doctor. If
you feel that you need even more information then continue reading below.
Besides not wanting to have a part of my body removed there are other things
to consider. Any type of surgery where your body is opened up has it’s risk. If
you want to explore other options. If you want information on alternative
treatment methods that can help you to avoid surgery then check out the home
page at, Gallstones
Treatment.
You will learn about the gallstones removal report which has
helped thousands rid their bodies of gallstones without risky and costly
surgery.
