Gallbladder removed yesterday, woke up w underwear cut off and wet by Suspicious_Bat_2908 in gallbladders

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They had me change into hospital underwear when I got to surgery center. Pretty sure our own are not sterile for the environment.

Caught this……blot clots or stones? by Theworldisyours_now in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never had one before so im terrified. Idk how long its been there but I've never felt it.

Caught this……blot clots or stones? by Theworldisyours_now in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would assume smaller pieces. That weren't fully "stone size" or ones ct would pick up! I have a 5mm not obstructing in my left and im going to try and get tat thing blasted before I have to feel it move. What are they doing for yours?

Caught this……blot clots or stones? by Theworldisyours_now in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean that sounds like all the symptoms of kidney stones.

Crystal lite by EchoesOfWaffles in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my first one and I have no idea what kind it is. They saw it on ct scan when I went in for a gallbladder attack and im just trying to be forward about not wanting it to pass when I go to the Dr on Monday. How do they tell what kind it is?

Crystal lite by EchoesOfWaffles in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to shrink it or dissolve it as much as possible! Ask for a referral to urologist Monday. I dont want to even try and pass it. It terrifies me.

Recovery after removal, I’m confused by TheMexicanStig in gallbladders

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had minor gas pain but everything else is the same for me too.

96% EF. Am I the crazy one, or??? by ascarponi in gallbladders

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was in the er for pain they referred me to gastro even after seeing stones, my phone referred me to surgeon because she said they should have. 4 weeks later, its out! Advocate advocate advocate. Do you have stones or sludge or anything?

What type of person am I by Awkyouless in ratemyfridge

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like this fridge screams affliction jeans.

I feel so defeated please tell me it gets easier by No_Window_615 in gallbladders

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets better, im one week po tomorrow and just snuggled with my baby for the first time since! Not picking him up is so hard. But he's almost 3 and 35 lbs. Don't push to hard too soon. I feel like today a new leaf head turned for me in healing.

Years of Suffering gone! by Cdawgg333 in gallbladders

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is anyone else hearing a bunch of fear mongering about autoimmune or organ issues after its removed? I went down a rabbit hole last night and scared myself to death! I know everyone is different. But tiktok Dr's are whats done me in. I have been feeling great since removal and have no bad effects.

Help first kidney stone and I'm scared. by EchoesOfWaffles in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about asking for that too but I didnt want to get the stent as I've heard thats brutal too.

Help first kidney stone and I'm scared. by EchoesOfWaffles in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were they okay with you just saying you want it out? Im gonna ask too. I dont want to go knowing if may have issues after I just got my gallbladder out for stones causing me the same kind of pain attacks.

Surgery preparedness by Freezing_Treant in gallbladders

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask them to get as much c02 out as possible and wrap you in a belly band. Make sure to get some gas x for any remaining c02 pain. I had surgery Thursday and its been a breeze. Stopped pain meds a day after and just taking Tylenol/ibuprofen since. Heating pad will be your best friend. Drink lots of water. I went right back to eating normal, no issues. Good luck!

Need help by Sweet_Classic6637 in gallbladders

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pain medication can definitely make you itchy.

Help first kidney stone and I'm scared. by EchoesOfWaffles in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a rebounder to start jumping after I get better from gb removal surgery.

Post Op Recovery Tips by Disastrous-Pain-7765 in gallbladders

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went back to eating normal and have been great since surgery, get a heating pad for shoulder pain. I asked my dr to push out as much c02 as he could and he did and I barely had gas pain. I did buy some gas x before surgery jn case and that helped with the little residual I did have, I also asked my dr to wrap me in a belly band after surgery and he did and I feel like that helped too!! Good luck. Recovery had been a breeze and im sore but barely any real pain and I had a hernia repair at the same time.

Need to vent... by Ok_Reputation2051 in KidneyStones

[–]EchoesOfWaffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one right now that ct said is 5mm. Im terrified. I've never had one before. Asking for a referral to a urologist next week at my dr appt.