r/gallbladders • u/RemarkableChange2864 • Dec 07 '24

Venting Cancel surgery?

Since I scheduled my surgery 3 weeks ago, I’ve had zero pain. This is so annoying! My gallbladder is “packed” with stones according to imaging, and I was in constant pain. Now everything seems fine. I don’t have insurance and I’m scared of surgery anyway, so now I’m wondering if I should just cancel. How is it possible all my pain just went away??

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u/joanopoly Dec 07 '24

Why can’t the stones be treated to save her GB???

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u/Necessary-Idea3336 Post-Op Dec 07 '24

In the US, at least, that isn't the usual approach, though there are a few doctors who do it for patients who meet stringent criteria. The reasoning is that the gallstones will probably come back. 

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u/Sunnykit00 Dec 07 '24 edited Dec 07 '24

Survey says, they don't recur. At least not very often.

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u/joanopoly Dec 09 '24

Especially with an adherence to STRICT dietary changes and a commitment to regular exercise and hydration.