Gallbladder attacks

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I’m feeling so so fed up 😢

I’ve had 6 attacks in the space of two weeks. Gallstones and sludge were confirmed back in the summer and I had infrequent attacks, but they’ve really ramped up recently.

I’m barely eating, and even my usual safe foods are causing a flare up.

I’m sick with it every time. I felt that niggling pain start around an hour ago, and I’ve just vomited. Last night was the same. I haven’t eaten anything since before midday 😢

I went to the GP last week, all my bloods are fine - except elevated WBC.
Not even on the waiting list for surgery until I lose weight. I have put on weight since losing my sister 18 months ago to pancreatic cancer (originally thought to be gallstones), but I can’t seem to shift it.

In so much discomfort right now, and trying not to let it show so as not to frighten my DD. I just want a cuddle and a cry 😢

I just want to extend some sympathy I had my gallbladder removed about 25 years ago, and put up with awful pain for a number of years before that because it took a long time to diagnose. I didn't fit the profile (too young, too skinny), and my GP exhibited absolutely no sense of urgency in trying to work out what the problem was. I was self-employed at the time (as a lawyer) and never knew from day to day when I was going to get a terrible attack, or whether I might be at work at the time.

I've known a few people since who've had the same, and they seem to wait forever now to have their gallbladders removed. Eventually I went to see a consultant privately. He diagnosed it and removed it, and since then it's been fine.

Try to push your GP hard to get it removed. If you can possibly afford it, look into getting it done privately. Good luck

Thank you so much for your message. So pleased to hear you’ve been better since having it removed.

My mum made me come to A&E at around 9pm, and I’ve been admitted. They’re planning to operate tomorrow, and I’m on IV antibiotics for now. A CT scan showed my gallbladder is very inflamed.

I now have even less faith in my GP than I did before!

That is fantastic news! I'm very happy for you 😁 I recovered very fast after mine and I'm sure you will too. Please let us know how it goes, and very best of luck

Thank you 😊
I had the op yesterday afternoon, and I’m feeling alright so far.. just tired and sore.

I’m pleased to hear you recovered quickly, and hopefully I will too. Going to take each day as it comes and spend a couple of nights at my parents’ house when I’m discharged.