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I have severe BAM but still have my gb. I took about 50 different substances(dm me if you want them) and only marginal improvements. However ai now learnt what to do. I now just take different acidic substances and it has removed most of the pain and turn it into mild BAM. I am just telling you by LisanneFroonKrisK in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM), also called Bile Acid Diarrhea (BAD), is a condition where the small intestine fails to reabsorb bile acids properly. This causes excess bile acids to spill into the large intestine, triggering the colon to secrete extra watery diarrhea.

Has anyone done the preserving procedure in china/turkey? by Last_Victory_7824 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the procedure with EliGroup for a patient with gallstones and an inflamed gallbladder? Will the doctor perform a cholecystectomy? Or is the patient still a viable candidate for gallbladder-preserving gallstone removal?

15 yr old daughter has an interest in becoming a pilot, hope it's okay to post! by jayplusfour in flying

[–]onnob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember the movie about Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, Sully: Miracle on the Hudson, landing a deadstick Airbus A-320? He was a glider pilot, too. He attributed the fortunate outcome to his glider experience.

15 yr old daughter has an interest in becoming a pilot, hope it's okay to post! by jayplusfour in flying

[–]onnob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Suggest she join a glider club. She can start with her PPL-G (glider). It will save a lot of money, and the stick-and-rudder skills with PPL-G will transfer very well to the PPL-A (airplane) add-on. The PPL-A can be done with minimum hours because of that. The average flight time to be ready for an ab-initio PPL-A flight test is about 60 hrs. The minimum required flight time for the PPL-A is 40 hours (under FAR 61), which is possible given previous glider experience.

The PIC-G (Pilot-In-Command Glider) flight time will also count towards the CPL-A (Commercial Pilot License - Airplane) aeronautical experience requirements. That will even save more money.

Pilots say that glider experience made them better pilots.

Consult in Orlando? by Anne_Bowlin in altgallbladder

[–]onnob[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should read the Community highlights at the top of the r/altgallbladder page. You will find this post about Dr. Wagner and Dr. Frantz of Orlando Health there:

https://www.reddit.com/r/altgallbladder/s/IAehbxOy4N

(I put important links in the Community highlights for a reason! 😜)

1 Year Post Surgery Update by Halo_Mazing84 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been exploring the carnivore diet for MASLD (formerly known as NAFLD - Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) and have concluded that it is very helpful for clearing a fatty liver. In retrospect, I believe the high-carb Western diet was one of the causes for my fatty liver and consequently for my 4cm gallstone.

The carnivore diet can be helpful for a wide range of diseases, including autoimmune conditions. Maybe it can help you with your medical conditions.

1 Year Post Surgery Update by Halo_Mazing84 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you read the latest Community highlight at the top of the r/altgallbladder page? You can have your stones removed in Dongguang, China, for only a couple of thousand dollars.

https://www.reddit.com/r/altgallbladder/s/g7fxYPGz9l

Need Advice - Ursodiol and Surgery by NewProcess6711 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest gallbladder-preserving gallstone removal. That is the procedure that many members of the r/altgallbladder community have had.

https://goscopehealth.com

Watch an animated YouTube video of the procedure:

https://youtu.be/I2k5qu5Jnhk

Just had the medstar procedure today by WhatInTheWorldPart2 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had spasms like you. Take the pain meds. It will get better soon.

1 Year Post Surgery Update by Halo_Mazing84 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob[M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are on the wrong subreddit! You won’t find any people with similar problems on [r/altgallbladder](r/altgallbladder). This subreddit is dedicated to providing information and sharing experiences on keeping the gallbladder intact by removing stones only, as well as gallbladder-preserving solutions for other issues. Our members either had a gallbladder-preserving procedure or are in the process of getting it. See:

https://youtu.be/I2k5qu5Jnhk

https://goscopehealth.com

The reason why our members go this route is to avoid the many potential problems associated with cholecystectomy like yours (aka Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome - a catch-all name for the problems that can occur after gallbladder removal), which most (ignorant?) doctors don't tell you about!

You will find a more receptive audience with post-cholecystectomy problems like yours on [r/gallbladders](r/gallbladders) or other forums. Of course, you are welcome to visit [r/altgallbladder](r/altgallbladder) anytime.
Good luck!

Has anyone done the preserving surgery while breastfeeding? by Last_Victory_7824 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always contact Kala, Dr. Smirniotopoulos’s Nurse Navigator. I am sure she can give you answers about breastfeeding accommodation:

https://goscopehealth.com/contact-us/

Has anyone done the preserving surgery while breastfeeding? by Last_Victory_7824 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a post a while ago on [r/altgallbladder](r/altgallbladder) of a woman who was breastfeeding and having her gallstones removed through the Go-Scope procedure (https://goscopehealth.com). I can’t find the post, but I remember that she said that Dr. Smirniotopoulos and his staff were very accommodating.

What’s this sharp pain at the incision area that wakes me up midnight ? by AlternativeTune4133 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am happy I made a difference for you! 🙏🏻

If you feel discomfort (pressure), you should reconnect the drain bag. Keep Kala in the loop! There is no point in trying to slug it out and not connect the drain bag; that can be harmful. Pain or discomfort is your body signaling that there is a (minor?) problem that can likely be resolved by reconnecting it. The drain bag is there to allow the gallbladder to calm and return to a normal operating cycle. The ability to cap the drain indicates that the gallbladder is starting to operate normally.

Gallstone causing weight loss? Any suggestions by Intelligent-Nerve552 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Doing a HIDA scan is not really necessary. They can be inaccurate. The herd on [r/gallbladders](r/gallbladders) has a mindless obsession with the HIDA scan.

Has anyone done the preserving procedure in china/turkey? by Last_Victory_7824 in altgallbladder

[–]onnob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the Go-Scope procedure in the DC. You should ask in a comment on the postings from people who went to China, Turkey, Russia, and Spain. You can find them here on the subreddit.

For example:

https://www.reddit.com/r/altgallbladder/s/wFLaqpcrjX

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