Dave Bryce Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I'm losing my gall bladder this week. Not gallstones - weird condition called biliary dyskinesia. Basically, the thing won't empty the way it should. Given this forum's demographic, I'm guessing there may be a few of y'all who may have been through the procedure. It does appear as if mine will go laparoscopically, so that's good news. Would love to get some feedback from others who've done this. I'm told in my case that my diet shouldn't be that affected. Man, I hope they're right. The list of foods people with post-operative issues can't eat is basically everything I like. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve campito Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I had mine removed lapro. last year, home same day and able to eat the same as before. No problems at all and was up and running the next day. You'll do fine. PS: I was 65 when I had it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdAct Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I had mine removed a few years ago. Turns out, I don't miss it -- I can still eat anything I want in any quantity. But that, of course, produces it's own problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 January 1, 2014 3am. My insides were on FIRE. Net research indicates appendix has ruptured and that fire is lethal toxin. I drive myself to ER in Chicago blizzard. NOBODY in ER. (I know, still dont believe it.) They try to tell me i'm CONSTIPATED. Uh, sorry guy. Long story short, my primary schedules an ultrasound for 2 weeks (!!!), so my friend, who leases machines to hospitals, meets me and works me up, tells me its a 2mm gallstone stuck in my bile duct. "dude, that's gotta hurt." Uh, no shit. I drive myself to ER in morning with the films, 7am. by 9pm they wheel me in to surgery. Sometime between the time of their own films and surgery, my bladder died. (granted, it's now Jan 4, but at 1pm my gall bladder was still a laproscopic issue.) Worst they'd ever seen. Woke up with the mark of zorro on my torso. Add 2 hospital infections and incorrect antiobitic treatment by IV, and and a month of "will i make it" and I made it to NAMM. (that was the year I was on the handi-scooter) My doctors swear no change in diet. I would suggest no matter WHAT they tell you, after surgery, start immediately on a regiment of probiotics. It took 2 years for the hospitals mishandling of my gallbladder, the mishandling of my hospital-induced infection, and the mishandling of my antibiotic treatment to culminate in a stomach infection. Apparently more common than we know. Good luck brother David!! Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Just a note: In the 35 years I have been administering anesthesia for cholecystectomies, I have not seen a situation as bad as Tonysounds. Obviously, it can happen and for that Tony, you have my condolences. However, the likelihood is exceptionally minimal, if not almost absent in non-emergent situations. So, Dave, relax and count backwards from 100... Don "Yes, on occasion I do talk to myself, sometimes I need an expert's opinion." Alesis DG8, ARP(Korg)Odyssey Mk.1, Roland JU-06 & Keystation61. Stratocaster if I get tired of sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Good luck to you,db. My daughter had to have her's removed a couple of weeks after she gave birth to Parker, my Grandson. This was a year ago. It went very smooth for her and her diet hasn't changed a bit. What sympathy gear are you gonna work into this deal? Moog One? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Good luck db, not that you'll need it. If you need a home nurse you know who to call The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzzz Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Yeah, these days they suck it out through a straw, much easier than when they used to do a subcostal incision. The fact that you don't have cholecystitis well help significantly. Not sure if having it done will have any effect on your diet, but I recommend that you don't start out with cheese fondue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Good luck Dave, wishing you get through this quickly and uneventfully. I'm betting the worst part will be the post operation wait to go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Lost my GB in 2011. Since then I had to modify my diet due to bathroom habits. Had to cut way back on saturated fats, especially fried foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Pretty routine stuff these days I'm told. No need to worry. We'll all be thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery. I'd still suggest you to think of this as a reminder to look for times when you can eat a little less Sat Fat. I don't expect you will learn to love tofu like I do, but one less steak a week or a few broiled not fried selections aren't that hard to incorporate into your lifestyle. Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 We'll all be thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelp Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Lost my gall bladder in '84 I think. Had a congenital defect. They took my appendix too "because they were in there." Before popular laproscopic procedures. Was in the hospital for days and took weeks to recover. That's all caveman stuff that shouldn't apply to you. I remember my first Thanksgiving dinner afterward, stuffing myself, and feeling a slight pain that made me worried my digestive system could no longer keep up. It wasn't the case. I've had no restrictions and do not miss it. Listen to your body and take it easy. Good luck! Roland Fantom 06; Yamaha P-125; QSC K10; Cubase 13 Pro; Windows 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 One of my best friends had the operation 25 years ago. Today, he's in excellent health and eats almost everything, except heavy fried stuff and a few other things. That said, undergoing surgery is always stressful... I wish you a smooth course of the operation and a fast return to normality. Keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatoboy Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 My Dad's burst and he survived...apparently it's a human leftover from a more primitive human version and not fully needed. Good luck Dave, you'll do fine . . . CP-50, YC 73, FP-80, PX5-S, NE-5d61, Kurzweil SP6, XK-3, CX-3, Hammond XK-3, Yamaha YUX Upright, '66 B3/Leslie 145/122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Good luck dB! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Ive had two friends have this done this year. Unpleasant, but youll be up and around in a few days - then a little better each day after that. Youll be motivated to eat well and take care of yourself no doubt. Good luck! Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr88s Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 dB, the VAST majority of cases go off without complications and easy recovery. Wishing you the best. Nord Stage 2 Compact, Yamaha MODX8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyNQ Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 We'll all be thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery. Indeed. Yes absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markay Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 We'll all be thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery. Indeed. Yes absolutely. +1 A misguided plumber attempting to entertain | MainStage 3 | Axiom 61 2nd Gen | Pianoteq | B5 | XK3c | EV ZLX 12P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Wow - thanks for all the positive responses! Really appreciated - makes me feel a lot better. Never had anyone cut into my chest before... I'm going in tomorrow morning. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatricklov Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Best of luck, Dave... yours doesn't sound too bad consider the plan is to do it laproscopically. I had mine removed in January. It felt like indigestion around dinner time, so I took some Tums. It was a Friday evening, and by 10pm it didn't feel any better. It felt like I had gas and simply couldn't get comfortable no matter how I sat or laid down. I drove myself to an urgent care ER thinking, meh, it's a Friday night, I can sleep in tomorrow. They did an ultrasound and the tech said I'm not supposed to tell you, but "you have bileal sludge and some super small minor stones... don't be surprised if you need surgery." The doctor came in and told me the same thing minus the surgery, but then ripped on me for my diet and the way I eat (I've got a few extra pounds, but I'm active and no slouch), and then sent me home. For whatever reason, I felt fine through the weekend and its activities. Monday, I didn't feel great, not as bad as Friday... so I pushed through work. As the day went on it got worse, and I popped into to tell my boss there was a chance I wouldn't be in tomorrow. Little did I know. I drove home and told my wife I was driving myself to the closest ER that was incorporated with a hospital. The hospital was a good 20-30 minutes away. By the time I got to the ER and checked in, I writhed around in pain for almost an hour and a half in the waiting area before a room freed up where they could examine me. Mind you, this is when flu was running rampant so the hospital was pretty busy. Another ultrasound (same results) but the doctor was like "we need to get that thing outta you." However, the hospital was booked full and didn't have any rooms, so they had to call around (this is south Denver/Littleton). A half hour later they told me everything nearby was also full, and they were sending me another half hour south outta the Denver metro to Castle Rock! Longer story short, Tuesday mid-morning I went into surgery to have it removed. They said they'd go laproscopic, but if it was worse, they'd have to cut me. A 2 hour surgery turned into a 4 hour surgery... my gall bladder had necrotic (dead) tissue, so they cut me to make sure they got it all out. I have a 6" scar where they took it out, but honestly after all of the back and forth I was so happy they were going to get it done! I was in the hospital for a week to recover as I had some complications and needed a stent, but that's another story. I pretty much eat what I ate before. I do have to be mindful of certain foods if I eat something fried or not super-healthy... just have a bathroom handy, as the more fatty foods will go right through you since your gall bladder isn't there to help you process them like it did. Best of luck, Dave! MainStage; Hammond SK1-73; Roland XP-80, JV-90, JV-1080, JV-1010, AX-1; Korg microSAMPLER; Boss DR-880; Beat Buddy; Neo Instruments Ventilator; TC Electronic ND-1 Nova Delay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfcas Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I had mine removed by lapro about 18 years ago. Went home that night like nothing had happened. No pain, no nausea, no nothing. The next day I was normal and can eat anything anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Best of luck dB! We will see you on the other side. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Never had anyone cut into my chest before... dB And, hopefully, they won't be doing that tomorrow. Your gall bladder is in your 'abdominal' cavity. Don "Yes, on occasion I do talk to myself, sometimes I need an expert's opinion." Alesis DG8, ARP(Korg)Odyssey Mk.1, Roland JU-06 & Keystation61. Stratocaster if I get tired of sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Never had anyone cut into my chest before... dB And, hopefully, they won't be doing that tomorrow. Your gall bladder is in your 'abdominal' cavity. Wait, what??? dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchop Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Wishing you well! You got this! PS: does this mean we can let loose here with politics and religion for a few days? I make software noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 As mentioned above, laparoscopic removal was a HUGE advance in surgery. Compared to a big incision under your ribs the recovery is a piece of cake. One fairly common thing you see is shoulder pain from some of the gas they use to distend your abdomen getting trapped under the diaphragm. Someone at work had this happen and was told it was from the anesthesia. Typical. As Desert Rat can probably attest, we get blamed for everything. aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Sending thoughts and prayers your way, Dave, for the easiest and most positive outcome. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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