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Has your gall bladder played up before, Art?

What did they do at the hospital, just painkillers?

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Mups, l said on a thread here a few months ago that my tummy was bloated and l was getting reflux so the doctor sent me for an ultrasound scan. I was shocked to be told l had got gallstones, lots of them! I said, l couldn't believe it as l'd never had any pain with them. Both my mother and sister had, had them so it's in the family!
I took Apple Cider Vinegar (with Mother) as someone had suggested on that thread and the reflux and bloating disappeared. I had to see a consultant re. the gallstones and he said, as l had never had any trouble with them, just to leave them and come back in three months.
l got the awful pain just as l was going to bed on Sunday night and l was vomiting! At the hospital, l was put on a drip. I was given pain killers to take and anti sickness stuff intravenously. My blood pressure was taken at intervals. I had a bloodtest, an ECG and a chest X-ray too. They were very thorough.
I had to wait to see a surgeon so, l was kept in all night.
The surgeon came to see me the next morning and because the pain had gone, he said l am to eat no fats and l will receive an appointment to see him in two weeks time.
Eating today has been awful as everything seems to contain fat!

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“I can say that without fear of contraception”

I'm pleased to hear that .....

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Blimey .....

One thing after another, as you said .....

I'm sure that you've been given dietary advice on non-fat foods but here's a "crib-sheet":

http://www.gwh.nhs.uk/media/31910/di...gallstones.pdf

It may make life worth living again .....

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Omah, I bet you're glad to hear the last about my big toe!
I have to say, you and everyone else were very caring.
Me and my big toe would like to say... Thank You!

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Omah, Thanks, yet again!
I have taken pics of the 'crib sheet' on my iPad. It has really made me feel better to have some idea of what l can eat!
I never take sugar in anything, now no fats... there didn't really seem to be much left that l could eat!

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Well, I empathised - some time ago, I was convinced that my left big toe was suffering from gout - it was swollen, sensitive and very painful but I put off going to the doctor for weeks because I was sure that he would blame it on my lifestyle .....

Anyway, when I did go to the doctor, he diagnosed arthritis .....

So me and my big toe would like to say "You're welcome" .....

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Bing's best advice:

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This could be the start of a fine toemance.

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Thanks! Omah. I bet your big toe is prettier than mine!!
I hope you don't suffer with much pain with it !