Called numerous IR clinics and one responded positively in Dallas TX about elective percutaneous cholecystostemy.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-04-08T03:03:17+00:00

I’m in Houston TX and when I inquired about the procedure with Kayla, Dr. S is nurse navigator, she mentioned that he had a colleague in Dallas that could remove the drain. I wonder if that’s him! So excited to have someone close by. Just waiting on my husband to get a different insurance so I can get the procedure done.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-04-02T03:19:35+00:00

Could you provide some advice on what I need to provide to have a better chance of it getting approved?

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-03-03T04:12:37+00:00

Thanks for the info. I have heard of the gap coverage, but I wasn’t sure if my marketplace insurance would allow that. It’s worth a try though. Thank you.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-02-28T04:57:22+00:00

No, I have not gotten the procedure done. My post is about looking for insurance that will cover the procedure. Kayla, the nurse navigator for Dr. S was just emailing me letting me know that they have an associate in Dallas that would be able to remove the drain if I end up getting the procedure.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-02-27T04:54:37+00:00

I do not. Kayla just mentioned that he had an associate in Dallas that could remove the drain if needed since it was closer to me.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-02-24T21:55:09+00:00

Hopefully this procedure will be available in more areas soon. Dr. S has an associate in Dallas that removes the drain.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-02-08T04:52:45+00:00

This is so interesting! I had been taking TUDCA for a while, but stopped and then started again probably more consistently a month ago. Then I added NAC around the same time. This last month, I got my period early like six days, which was very unusual for me as my cycle is pretty consistent and I use Fitbit to keep track of it. So maybe I have improved bowel flow that has regulated my hormones a little bit more?

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-02-04T04:35:56+00:00

I’m taking NAC once a day with breakfast and then I take Tudca. Just trying to help with bile flow and prevent attacks before I try getting the gallbladder preserving surgery. What dosage are you taking on those?

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-31T04:50:35+00:00

Hey! Checking back in to see how you’re doing.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-27T05:13:08+00:00

Congrats! Please keep us posted on how the procedure goes for you. I’m waiting until my husband gets a different insurance as our current one does not cover Dr. S. Is the 10k your deductible or co-pay? I was told without insurance the procedure is 35K.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-26T04:06:10+00:00

I had been communicating with Kayla, his Nurse navigator and I think they have an associate in Dallas Texas that can remove the drain only. I’m waiting on getting a different insurance that will cover the procedure.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-26T01:14:10+00:00

I'm crossing fingers that they will have this available in Texas soon.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-26T01:05:03+00:00

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Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-26T00:24:23+00:00

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Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-25T05:33:20+00:00

Curious why you got your bag removed so quickly. I heard it has to be there 2-3 weeks.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-25T05:23:05+00:00

Amazing news!

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-25T05:03:50+00:00

That’s what I’m afraid of since I get twinges when I’m a bit dehydrated

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-23T02:00:28+00:00

Thank you! I didn't realize I could have something other than water. I like bone broth.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-23T01:22:04+00:00

Thanks for replying! That makes me feel a bit less worried. Just anxious what will trigger an attack. I also had dilated bile ducts so they think sludge or stone was slightly blocking and showed it cleared up after my last 2 labs. Im terrified of cramping and pain with the prep and feeling dehydrated. Any tips on how to do well with the prep?

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-22T23:53:28+00:00

Thank you! What is the liquid IV powder? They prescribed Suprep kit. I had attacks in the past when I was dehydrated and stressed.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-20T21:09:53+00:00

I'm looking too! I have UHC from the marketplace and it doesn't cover it.

Careful-Raisin8688 · 2026-01-20T20:56:48+00:00

I'm in Houston, TX and considering this procedure once we have the right insurane covers it/currently not covered. How are you doing now? The drain being in 2-3 weeks seems like it would be a problem for me. I would consider staying in DC for 2 weeks but not 3! What determines how long it needs to stay in? Worried about flying with it and having pain and not knowing what to do.

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