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Pie · 02-27-2003, 09:52 AM

Gall bladders suck. I had mine out last July -- lap choly. Textbook case, according to the doc.

I had started with attacks in February. I got an ultrasound in early June, then (finally!) scheduled an appointment with a local surgeon in early July. I was thinking, okay, I'll have it done sometime in the Fall... Then the guy says, "You free next Wednesday?"

It worked out for the best, tho. The proceedure was relatively uncomplicated and I was back to work in a week.

Just one hint -- you may not get proper signals from your bladder after they pump your belly full of CO2. They're also using plenty of IV fluids on you... Go to the bathroom every two-three hours while in the hospital even if you don't think you need to.

- Pie

02-27-2003, 09:52 AM	#13
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Gall bladders suck. I had mine out last July -- lap choly. Textbook case, according to the doc. I had started with attacks in February. I got an ultrasound in early June, then (finally!) scheduled an appointment with a local surgeon in early July. I was thinking, okay, I'll have it done sometime in the Fall... Then the guy says, "You free next Wednesday?" It worked out for the best, tho. The proceedure was relatively uncomplicated and I was back to work in a week. Just one hint -- you may not get proper signals from your bladder after they pump your belly full of CO2. They're also using plenty of IV fluids on you... Go to the bathroom every two-three hours while in the hospital even if you don't think you need to. - Pie __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.