A few weeks back out of the blue found myself in agonizing pain. Ended up in A&E where the dr said he thought it was biliary colic, and I should have an ultrasound.
Went back to GP, who agreed to refer me (after some persuasion). GP said if the scan found anything I'd have to have surgery..
Have now had scan, turns out I do have one, fairly large, gallstone.
After the first attack, I had one other a fortnight later (after eating some deep fried food). Since then, I've been taking ibuprofen and paracetamol 3x a day, and although I've had the odd twinge, no further problems.
My GP, hospital, everyone I talk to, seems to be saying I should have my gallbladder removed - but I'm not sure that's what I want. I'm now being really careful with my diet, have stopped eating chocolate, biscuits, crisps etc and am losing weight (which I feel should help - and because the first attack happened after a chocolate binge).
AIBU to want to avoid the op?
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bezinee · 07/01/2017 09:52
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