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Please help - gallbladder polyp worried

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Reginaldperrin · 04/08/2023 13:08

I’ve just been told my gallbladder polyp had grown to 3.6cm and I need to have my gallbladder taken out.

I’m terrified, firstly about the possibility of it turning
cancerous. Even the idea of that is totally freaking me out. And secondly about the operation (the risks).

Can anyone help talk me down?

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Wildspace · 05/08/2023 05:03

sorry you’ve not got any response on here yet. Try and take things a day at a time - it’s challenging not to think the worse. I hope you get some answers soon.

Totaly · 05/08/2023 05:18

I had mine removed by micro surgery - was over in an hour.

Felt fine the next day and no lasting damage.

LovelyQuiche · 05/08/2023 05:20

Gallbladder removal surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures there are. Many many people have their gallbladders removed.

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Reginaldperrin · 05/08/2023 12:01

Thank you for replying. The thing that I most worried about is the fact it can turn cancerous, just the word has scared me.

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Reginaldperrin · 09/08/2023 21:03

Just bumping in case anyone else has had a polyp and can help.

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Onesipmore · 09/08/2023 21:06

Following. May I ask how you found out there was a polyp in first place? Ive recently had an MRI on that area.
I have a couple of relatives that have had their gall bladder removed via keyhole and as previous posters say it was a simple, quick and straightforward. I would say much better to remove it. Best of luck.

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Reginaldperrin · 09/08/2023 21:09

@Onesipmore I had been having a heavy feeling in that area, so they scanned it and found it via ultrasound. The suggestion was that it wasnt a bit deal as it was 3.4mm, but I was scanned again and it has grown to 3.6mm so they have said I should have the gallbladder removed.

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Onesipmore · 09/08/2023 21:41

@Reginaldperrin thank you. Hope the op is a success and good luck.

Ladyofthelake53 · 09/08/2023 22:14

I could have written your post, in the same situation as you.

Appointment at Kings next month to discuss gallbladder removal. Im not concerned about cancer, thats why they remove the gallbladder when a polyp goes over a certain measurement to prevent this happening.

Please try not to worry !

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Reginaldperrin · 09/08/2023 22:15

Thanks for replying @Ladyofthelake53 ive been put on the list for removal. Not sure how long it’ll take. Do you know how big yours is? Have you had symptoms from it?

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Ladyofthelake53 · 09/08/2023 22:28

Reginaldperrin · 09/08/2023 22:15

Thanks for replying @Ladyofthelake53 ive been put on the list for removal. Not sure how long it’ll take. Do you know how big yours is? Have you had symptoms from it?

I cant remember now exactly.but like you, mine has got bigger since last scan. Im waiting for another MRI before appointment next month but theyve said its over the size for removal. Its on my letter i will have a look and reply back to you.

Yes i have symptoms, nausea for one, and as you said a feeling like theres a mass under my ribs, sometimes pain as well.

Its done via keyhole so its not so invasive.

Ohmygoodness54 · 09/08/2023 22:31

Had my gallbladder removed by keyhole surgery 8 days ago. In and out in same day, couple of days feeling a bit out of sorts, by day 4 felt completely back to normal. I've been doing some light gardening today! Tony scars almost disappeared already! It's a really straightforward operation and definitely worth it to take away worry of the polyp.. I had inflamed gallbladder for 15 months, on waiting list 12 months........fingers crossed you can get sorted quicker, especially if you are having the pain I was!

Ladyofthelake53 · 09/08/2023 22:34

Ohmygoodness54 · 09/08/2023 22:31

Had my gallbladder removed by keyhole surgery 8 days ago. In and out in same day, couple of days feeling a bit out of sorts, by day 4 felt completely back to normal. I've been doing some light gardening today! Tony scars almost disappeared already! It's a really straightforward operation and definitely worth it to take away worry of the polyp.. I had inflamed gallbladder for 15 months, on waiting list 12 months........fingers crossed you can get sorted quicker, especially if you are having the pain I was!

Thanks for this glad op went well and you are making a good recovery x

Ohmygoodness54 · 09/08/2023 23:17

😊

Hill1991 · 09/08/2023 23:46

I had a massive 4cm polyp in my gallbladder I had the whole gallbladder removed and the polyp sent off for testing everything came back fine, I'm all honestly having it removed was a doddle compared to the pain I was in before.

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Reginaldperrin · 10/08/2023 09:11

Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone. Glad to hear of positive outcomes, and best of luck with your op @Ladyofthelake53

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Ladyofthelake53 · 10/08/2023 17:02

Reginaldperrin · 10/08/2023 09:11

Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone. Glad to hear of positive outcomes, and best of luck with your op @Ladyofthelake53

Hope all goes well for you too x

PrincessPeaches123 · 25/08/2023 11:52

Had mine removed yesterday for a polyp just over 1cm. Didn't appear sinister but I didn't want to run the risk. So far so good.

PrincessPeaches123 · 25/08/2023 19:50

Did anyone have a lump over their incision post op?

Jayd291 · 23/03/2024 11:33

Hi everyone I know this is a late post, but I’m due to have my gallbladder removed for a pollop, did anyone have symptoms ? I have days where I feel so nauseous and have diarrhea and genuanly feel really unwell ( I’m currently in bed at the moment because of it) has anyone had similar?

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