Hi, I was wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with sludge in their Gall Bladder. I just found out that I have this problem. I had an attack at 2am the other morning so I called my Gastro Dr. and he schedule an ultrasound which confirmed it was my gall bladder. So now my Dr. advised that I should have it removed. I am not sure if it is time for this to be done. I feel that my problems are not that severe but at the same time, I not sure that I want to wait until the get severe. Having to go through the pain that I had the other morning was horrible and really don't care to do it again. The nurse said that I can try changing up my diet and see if that helps. My question is has anyone gone through this before? Has anyone had their gall bladder out and how has it affected you since?
If the dr said removed it I would remove it!! I didn't have sludge but I did have gallstones and it was very painful..I would not wait until it got worse..
I had the same diagnosis but did the diet change. That has worked for me for 4 years but I have to be strict with the diet.
I had a similar issue in 2001. I had a scan performed to determine my ejection fraction. I think anything less than 35% is considered impaired function. Here's a description of the scan:
During a gallbladder scan, a radioactive tracer substance is injected into a vein in the arm. The liver removes the tracer from the bloodstream and adds it to the bile that normally flows through the bile ducts to the gallbladder. The gallbladder then releases the tracer into the beginning of the small intestine. A special camera (gamma) takes pictures of the tracer as it moves through the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, and small intestine.
Why It Is Done
A gallbladder scan is done to:
Help determine the cause of pain in the upper right side of the abdomen.
Evaluate the function of the gallbladder. A gallbladder ultrasound may be done before a gallbladder scan to help detect structural problems in the gallbladder. If the ultrasound is normal, a gallbladder scan often is done to evaluate gallbladder function.
Help determine the cause of jaundice.
Detect blockage of the tubes (bile ducts) leading from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine (duodenum).
My gallbladder was not functioning properly and they removed it. You may or may not need that type of test, depending on what they saw on your ultrasound.
I haven't had any problems since I had the thing taken out, though I have heard that some people have a problem with something called "dumping syndrome." This normally happens after they eat foods high in fat. Too much bile "dumps", and another kind of dumping problem results. :)
I have not had that problem (thankfully), but you should be aware that it is out there!
Hi Caesi,
My husband who is 28 years old just had this surgery done about 2 months ago. His doctor also said he had gallbladder sludge. He feels so much better after having it done. He was only off work for a week. I also had the surgery done earlier in the year because I had gallstones. I had the gallbladder attacks but my husband never had them he had other pain. I would advise you to go ahead and have it done because my doctor told me there were always medicines to give but it would always come back later. The only thing is we have to watch more of what we eat or we get an upset stomach. I hope this helps. Have a great weekend.
Karen
I had my gall bladder removed about 3 years ago and have had no adverse reactions what-so-ever. Unfortunately, I had HUGE stones in mine so removal was the only option.
If all you have is sludge, here are some recipes from the Prescription for Nutritional Healing guide that might help:
"If you have an attack, drink 1 tablespoon of apple cider in a glass of apple juice. This should relieve the pain quickly." (This worked GREAT for me!)
"For stones & sludge: Take 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the juice of a lemon before bed and upon awakening. You can substitute grapefruit juice for the lemon if you choose." (I tried this but my stones were too big to pass or dissolve.)
"To cleanse the liver/gall bladder system, consume as much pure apple juice as possible for 5 days. Add pear juice occasionally."
If you'd like more information, I highly recommend purchasing the Prescription for Nutritional Healing guide or getting it from your local library if possible. The ISBN# is 1-58333-077-1. There is so much more information on the Gall Bladder that I can't put it all here!
Hope this info helps!
Just google it, girl. You will find all you need to know. Don't be afraid of the unconventional. It is often the best treament, and many times much cheaper ; )
Blessings,
Heather
First I want to thank you and your husband for taking the risks that you do as police officers to protect your community.
In 2000 my urologist interpreted kidney stones as "fatty tumors." He later figured it out and I went through surgery...to no avail. Only later did acupuncture fix the problem (a tube that was too small for proper drainage - it had swelled and had never gone back to its original size). So...you might want to get a second opinion! It could be a gallstone, first of all. Second, there is a way to flush things from your gall bladder that might work better than surgery. I'm not sure what the recipe, is, but it involves a lot of oil. (Don't worry - it flushes right out.) You can probably Google it. I've never tried it, so can't verify that it works, but my mother the nutritionist says that it makes sense to her.
Of course, you might also want to try acupuncture.
Liev
Hello Caesi,
I had a severe bout and was diagnosed with sludge. In my case I could trace it to an excess of pork being the trigger.
Ham slices, bacon, heavenly hash...all cheap and full of fat.
I gave up Pork on the advice of a friend and managed to keep my gall bladder about 5 years more. Eventually I had my gallbladder removed. Far less painful than the attacks I'd had. And the recovery was quick. Now they do it even quicker and more precise. Talk with your Dr. and have a consultation with a surgeon. It's far easier to schedule one than having an emergency session which is more disruptive to your life, family and job. And recovery is better when you don't start the procedure in pain.
Get it done!!! Your doctor advised having the surgery in order to help you avoid future, debilitating attacks. This sort of thing only gets worse. A change in diet may work for a very short period of time, but believe me, you will feel so much better after surgery, not having to worry about an attack and being pain free. These things can create other problems too, so it is best to have it removed. I have never perceived any adverse effects. Good luck and God bless
2 of my coworkers have had their gallbladder removed and said it was a very quick surgery... surgery on Friday back at work on Monday kind of surgery. A third has just been diagnosed and will have his removed shortly. I'd never heard of gallbladder removal until then, but I think people may just not talk about it much.
I was diagnosed with sludge in my gal bladder and I had it removed. My pain wasn't severe but I feel so much better now. I am glad I did it.
My prayer partner had hers removed. She was not in much pain after the surgery and went home almost immediately, feeling much better than when she went in.
Hi Caesi,
I would say to you go ahead and have your Gall Bladder removed...I had mine done in 1986 and thats the smartest move I ever made...The surgery sure made me feel a lot better...I wouldn't wait any longer,because you can get gallstones and that isn't funny..The longer you wait the more pain you will be in..You will get to where you can't eat anything if you wait....I wish you the best...
Sincerly
Grace
Try fasting before you start removing body parts. Fasting is rest time for the body; it gives the body a chance to repair things that are damaged. If you fast long enough, your body will clean itself out. It's like you have these little soldiers in your body ready to fight but they cant come out because the digestion "team" is always on the scene. Look into it... I wish you the best!
Caesi, Don't be like the thousands of other sheep who blindly have their GB's removed simply because their doctor tells them.
There is another extremely safe and quick way to clean out the Gall Bladder without drugs or surgery. People all over the world have done this, myself included. Remember, once you remove the GB, it is gone forever. You will still make bile but you won't be able to concentrate it and release it in the proper amounts in response to your diet.
We call it a GB flush but sometimes you see it referred to as a liver flush. It is a mechanical purge and there is a recipe that you follow for two days. It is easy and painless. You will be amazed how much better you will feel. Things like allergies and chronic shoulder pain will immediately improve. You will digest your food better.
The best recipe I have found is in the book, The Cure for All Cancers by Hulda Clark. I have used many other formulas but this is the best and safest. If you cannot find it, let me know and I will send you a copy. Even though it is easy and non complicated, it would take me two pages to write the instructions.
Good luck.
PS: after reading all those responses I am disappointed. Sure, you will feel better if you have it removed even though your digestion will never be the same...but...you will feel even better if you do it the smart way. Do a GB flush, maybe two or three times over the next 6 months and you will amaze yourself. The large stones that come out are sometimes forked or misshaped. You can see what was in there causing problems with flow. Also, gall stones are soft like wax, not hard like kidney stones which are mostly mineral based. Gall stones are easy to remove because they are so pliable. The best recipe will have epsom salts so you need to look for that.
Caesi,
I sufferd with attacks for almost two years before I got so sick I just couldn't stand myself and my sister in law has to rush me to the ER. My gallbladder was so infected that I had to spend three days on IV anitbiotics before they could do surgery. Get it done ASAP.
My prayers are with you,
Melissa
If it were me I would try a gallbladder "cleanse" first. Look online for one that suits you. Usually they consist of olive oil and apple juice and lemon combinations. Very effective, especially if it is only sludge. The cleanse will even remove stones. Some problems with gall bladder removal include chronic diarrhea and digestive problems. You are wise to be careful and not do surgery to fast!
Barbara S. RN CCM.
had my gall bladder out in 1977 the pain was so bad ate home made chile that did it had it taken out next day course I have the great big scare now it is a little bitty one but you love it you just have to watch what you eat not to much spicy things cause the gall bladder controls the liver bile but good luck
Have it removed, the gall bladder is not necessary the liver continues to make bile.
You are at greater risk of producing a stone that could lodge in your common bile duct. This is very painful, and can cause damage to the liver or even your pancrease.