About gall stones

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• 1 Anibal Laverna // Jul 3, 2007 at 12:45 pm

  Some of you may remember my story. Having been hospitalised twice, first
  with pancreatitis and secondly with jaundice, due to gravel and sludge in my
  gallbladder, I was sent for an MRCP, which I couldn’t go through with - it
  made me realise just how claustrophobic I am! I was told I’d be sent for a
  telescopic inspection of my bile ducts and have been waiting for 2 months
  for that. Today I got a letter from the surgeon telling me they’ve decided
  to go ahead with the gallbladder removal and THEN do the telescopic
  investigation, down to my pancreas and duodenum, and that I’m on the urgent
  waiting list.
  I’ve been too scared after the very nasty time I had with the jaundice to
  try any of the flushes and confess I’ve not been eating well - just pretty
  low fat to avoid an attack. Recently I’ve been eating more fat without any
  problems (hope I’m not speaking too soon!).
  I am not convinced that removing my gallbladder is the right way to go.
  I’ve not had an attack since June, after having had about 6 of varying
  
  degrees over the previous 8 months. I’m also 20 stone and not happy about
  being operated on. I’d prefer to put it off unless it’s really really
  essential.
  Does anyone have any advice for me?!
  Alison
  UK
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• 2 Anibal Laverna // Jul 5, 2007 at 8:08 am

  Dave - thanks for your thoughtful reply. In all honesty my biggest problem
  is money. I’m on an extremely tight budget, being on state benefits, and
  it’s very difficult to make ends meet. I struggle to get the best value for
  money and stick to a healthy diet. I know you’ve recommended Dr Mercola’s
  site before and I do have a copy of his No Grain Diet book. Trying to make
  decisions about what’s best to eat is a total minefield for me when it comes
  to trying to make it fit a budget a too. Low-carbing has been the most
  successful way for me to lose weight in the past but as it’s high fat, I’m
  reluctant to try it again. It’s also a bit too expensive for my budget at
  the moment. Currently I manage to make very cheap satisfying meals using
  porridge, bread and beans. However, filling up on bread isn’t the best for
  me, just the cheapest.
  Just not sure which way to turn…!
  Alison
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