Gallstones. I think I have them. X-(

[i-need-a-martini]

Will go see the GP tomorrow but am just recovering form my 3rd attack in 2 weeks.

But everything I read says that my GB has to be removed. I don't want it removed.

Anyone else managing to survive with it intact?

Any advice?

[azureline**]

Martini, it used to be said "fair fat and forty" was the indicator.... I was a size 10 and very fit..... good diet, mum was the same but she was 40. I don't think it is diet related at all......

[purple_haize]

My daughter had gall stones when she was 23yrs, she said it was agony and the dr. said she should have gall bladder out, she passed the stones, which was agony for her and they told her at the hospital, she would probably be alright for a few yrs.

She is now 34yrs. and has only just started to have the pain again.......think she will have it out this time.

She has a really healthy diet, no junk or anything, so I dont think it is diet related.

[purple_haize]

My daughter was a size 10 when at 23 had her first attack.

This time around after having kids she is a size 14........dont think size has anything to do with it.

[punch*drunk]

Have them taken out. I only ever had 2 attacks, but the first one I thought I was having a heart attack and had hubby rush me off to hospital and the second I was in severe pain and vomiting for over 24 hours 😐

I was very happy for them to remove them.

[i-need-a-martini]

I can live with 10 years between pain. If I can have them zapped but they return in 10 years then have them zapped again, then that would suit me fine.

[kopenhagen5]

IMO, removing the gall bladder is the new quick fix and money maker for some surgeons. Sorry for the cynicism.

Stay away from fatty foods, advocado instead. Low fat dairy foods.

Foods likely to bring on gall bladder attacks - eggs, pork, gluten, onion, fowl, milk, cheese, butter and other dairy, coffee, grapefruit, oranges, corn, beans and nuts, alcohol, saturated fats, hydrogenated oils and partially hydrogenated oils

If you're overweight, try to lose the extra weight; but do it gradually. There is a link between quick weight loss and gallstone formation. Crash or "yo-yo" diets can cause the liver to release more cholesterol into the bile, disrupting the normal balance of cholesterol and bile salts. That extra cholesterol can form into crystals, leading to gallstones.

Surgery should be an absolute last resort, as I am sure is the way you are thinking.

Remember, you know your body best and waiting can often provide the answer. 😉

[freddie*rooster]

I believe 99% of our ailments are hereditary.

[azureline**]

I think you might be right Freddie.... and gall bladder disease can be.

[kopenhagen5]

I would say 99% of certain ailments are hereditary, but most others due to environments, diet being the major contributor.

[crystal**flake]

The stones have to go Margo cause they can cause more problems if they're not removed.