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Gallbladadder op abandoned- really scared

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Sillyoldbird Wed 05-Mar-25 17:47:05

I’ve been for a routine keyhole gallbladder op today but they couldn’t proceed due to complications. I had it done via NHS but in a private hospital (getting waiting lists down)
I was told that the area was ‘too sticky’ and I would need to go for a MRI scan before being re admitted for open surgery. Hospital I went to were not equipped for level of surgery I needed.
They took a biopsy of some fat and they wanted to rule out cancer.
I’m terrified, especially as everyone seemed so furtive afterwards.
What a state I’m in.

crazyH Thu 03-Apr-25 19:11:26

Thanks for sharing your good news, sillyoldbird .
We do have a Health Service that is the envy of the world. And yet there are people who knitpick at minor deficiencies in the system.

cornergran Thu 03-Apr-25 19:39:44

Good to hear sillyoldbird.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 03-Apr-25 20:19:21

Just seen this sillyoldbird.

Good oh.

I don’t think it is uncommon for gall bladders to get stuck to other organs. It does presumably mean that your recovery time will be a bit longer I guess. Still if you can plan for that you can while away the time very pleasantly as you recover😊.

And you won’t miss it!

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Thu 03-Apr-25 20:22:26

Such great news sillyoldbird you must be SO relieved!

lixy Thu 03-Apr-25 20:33:47

That’s good to hear. Thank you for the update. Hope it all goes smoothly hereonin.

Sillyoldbird Thu 03-Apr-25 20:35:10

Thanks to everyone who has helped me through this. I am very relieved.

whitewavemark2 the surgeon said he’d try to do laparoscopic surgery but may have to resort to open; so yes, you’re right about recovery time.
I’ll get the Kindle loaded up with books and languish around the house until I’m better.

LadyGaGa Thu 03-Apr-25 22:36:32

So pleased your news is good Sillyoldbird. I’ve been popping in to check if there’s an update. Bet you’ll sleep well tonight x

Whitewavemark2 Fri 04-Apr-25 01:31:24

Sillyoldbird

Thanks to everyone who has helped me through this. I am very relieved.

whitewavemark2 the surgeon said he’d try to do laparoscopic surgery but may have to resort to open; so yes, you’re right about recovery time.
I’ll get the Kindle loaded up with books and languish around the house until I’m better.

Honestly key-hole is a doddle. I went in at 2pm, and was back home tucked up in bed by 8pm. Slept like a log and didn’t look back!!

The whole experience was so impressive with a calm relaxed atmosphere, surgeon and anaesthetist telling me exactly what was happening and the nurses with lots of cups of tea and biscuits when I woke up! (Tea was rubbish though)

Sillyoldbird Fri 04-Apr-25 06:40:45

Whitewavemark2

Sillyoldbird

Thanks to everyone who has helped me through this. I am very relieved.

whitewavemark2 the surgeon said he’d try to do laparoscopic surgery but may have to resort to open; so yes, you’re right about recovery time.
I’ll get the Kindle loaded up with books and languish around the house until I’m better.

Honestly key-hole is a doddle. I went in at 2pm, and was back home tucked up in bed by 8pm. Slept like a log and didn’t look back!!

The whole experience was so impressive with a calm relaxed atmosphere, surgeon and anaesthetist telling me exactly what was happening and the nurses with lots of cups of tea and biscuits when I woke up! (Tea was rubbish though)

Yes I’ve already had keyhole, but it had to be abandoned due to adhesions. It was a good experience apart from being told when I was barely awake from anaesthesia that they were concerned about cancer.

NotAGran55 Fri 04-Apr-25 06:57:23

That’s great news Sillyoldbird Hopefully not too long until your operation and it will all be over for you.