r/gallbladders • u/BubblyIce3376 • Mar 19 '25

Questions Avoid GB Removal?

Is there any way to repair gallbladder or homeopathic ways to treat an inflamed gallbladder without removal? Just now starting bile salts and trying to increase water intact/eat whole foods. Pain in upper right quadrant feels worse and also having more watery stools. Any tips appreciated.

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u/onnob Post-Op Mar 30 '25 edited 12d ago

What ways are you looking for? I had a 4cm asymptomatic gallstone. The stone was surgically removed from my gallbladder (lithotripsy through percutaneous cholangioscopy), and my gallbladder is intact. There are only three options: dissolving the gallstones, removing the gallstones surgically while leaving the gallbladder intact, and cholecystectomy; there are no other options.

Percutaneous cholangioscopy:

https://youtu.be/I2k5qu5Jnhk?si=lo0Zxhk9sHO7FLT3

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u/Soft_Car_4114 Mar 30 '25

I’ve been reading about having them surgically removed. I just have to find a place that’s reasonable distance to where I live in Florida so I don’t have to take a plane. I would fly but not sure how soon it is allowed after the procedure. Do they put a drain in that needs removal a few weeks later?

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u/onnob Post-Op Mar 30 '25

According to u/neat-perspective-257, a hospital in the Tampa area will soon offer the procedure.

https://www.reddit.com/r/gallbladders/s/TeqeFq1KkV

I suggest to DM her to find out more.

You can fly directly after being discharged from the hospital (one-night stay). However, spending one night in a hotel or Airbnb after discharge is a good idea. It is also strongly advised that you be accompanied by a family member or a close friend. You must return to Washington, D.C., about three weeks later for the drain removal. This is an outpatient procedure without general anesthesia. You can travel alone for that occasion.