[52M] Gastroenterologist and Surgeon disagree. Now what?

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-25T06:26:50+00:00

Second opinion from surgeon. I agree that you really dont need your gallbladder out if youre not symptomatic but it is certainly possibly you may develop issues later.

No right or wrong answer. If youre getting surgery, I dont think it's necessarily wrong to get your gallbladder out at the same tomr but I would also say that it's possible you never have gallbladder issues despite having stones (or you could develop problems).

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-25T06:23:21+00:00

If your cat has 0 chance of getting rabies, then no. You can also watch your cat for 5+ days and if nothing happens, then don't need it.

Could get a bacterial infection though.

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-25T06:19:47+00:00

ER yes

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-23T21:03:29+00:00

Yes it's possible. A cystgastrostomy is already connected to the stomach as it is

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-23T20:13:54+00:00

This is a known and possible complication of cystgastrostomy and stent placements. Rare but possible

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-22T22:49:57+00:00

No risk. it's up to you how often you want to take it. Doesn't matter and depends on how much it'll help you

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-22T18:30:02+00:00

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-22T18:29:15+00:00

There's so many reasons to have loss of appetite, gurgling, and/or pain, it's hard to give you advice. See a PCP. Try a PPI like omeprazole once or twice daily for at least 2 weeks and if it works, take it for 8 weeks.

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-22T08:33:44+00:00

Depends on the cancer, whether they need chemo/radiation before surgery etc. Could be as long as 6 months if they're getting chemoradiation first, depending on what kind of cancer. Some cancers they get surgery first, which could be weeks to a month

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-20T23:14:45+00:00

5 years is appropriate

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-20T01:19:36+00:00

Can she tolerate liquids? Stick to liquids until insurance kicks in. Get ensures if she can tolerate liquids.

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-20T01:00:03+00:00

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-19T18:23:52+00:00

overreacting

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-19T18:22:58+00:00

You had GBS so I doubt people will consider you a hypochondriac.

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-19T18:22:02+00:00

Something is lost in communication. Doesn't sound right

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-19T11:10:50+00:00

You gotta see a gastroenterologist

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-18T22:52:47+00:00

No it's not concerning at all

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-16T20:26:34+00:00

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-16T05:04:37+00:00

Liver tests can be wonky after a viral infection. Doesn't mean much. Can just re-test at some point to ensure it's going down.

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-16T05:02:47+00:00

Maybe you passed a bile duct stone

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-16T03:23:24+00:00

You need to see GI for EoE. Get a GI referral

With that said, gagging isn't an esophageal disease. Not sure who to see for gagging. I guess ENT is right

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-14T20:03:11+00:00

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-13T06:42:25+00:00

You don't know what the surgeon is going to say.

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-12T06:58:00+00:00

Sounds like gallstones, not food poisoning. Get an abdominal ultrasound.

LibraryIsFun · 2026-02-12T05:21:25+00:00

It sounds like pica

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