Health Issue - Tustin,CA

Updated on August 17, 2010
B.A. asks from Tustin, CA
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Hi Wonderful Moms,

We are facing a health challenge with our 10 year old daughter and are wondering if anyone has walked a similar path and has any insight. Our daughter has a congenital cyst in her bile duct that has to be removed surgically. She also has to have her gallbladder removed. Anyone out there been through this?? Any tips on what you learned during recovery? Thank you!

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N.F.

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Hi B., I had my gall bladder removed laparoscopically when I was 23. I had gall stones and they were causing tremendous pain whenever I ate anything fatty or greasy. The procedure was a snap. So easy, outpatient and minimal pain. Honestly it was the best thing they could have done for me. I've never had the pain again, though I will say that I am unable to tollerate super fatty or greasy foods well. I'm a very healthy eater as it is, but once in a while I like to indulge and I just notice that it does upset my stomach, although NO WHERE NEAR the kind of pain I was experiencing w/the gall stones. My Mother & Grandmother also subsequently had the same procedure and both are also doing fine and pleased w/the results. As for recovery, I just had to take it easy for a couple of days laying on the couch. The scars are teeny tiny. When I wear a bikini no one can even tell. Hope this helps!

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K.M.

answers from Kansas City on

I'm sorry that I don't have any advice, I just wanted you to know that I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers and I hope your daughter's recovery goes well.

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N.W.

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Hi B....I had my gallbladder out almost a year ago (I'm in my 50's) and it was a really easy procedure. I had it removed by the out-patient laparoscopic procedure...it was taken out at 10:00 am and I was home by 3:00 p.m. I have some little teeny tiny marks that you can hardly see. Had it done on a Thursday and went to visit my grandson the following day who had been born the night before. I was back at work on Tuesday. You're daughter will do just fine. And, I feel so much better....I had been experiencing extreme pain for about a year previously. Just have her take it easy for a few days and she'll be good as new. Don't know where you live, but I had a great surgeon in Orange County, CA. Good luck!

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G.B.

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Why are they removing the gallbladder? Find out if there is any way to save it. I have never been the same since having my gallbladder removed. I they can save it- it would benefit..

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