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Jan 29, 2010, 02:07 AM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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(((((Faylowell)))))
I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling ill after eating these foods.
You say that the Dr. poked around and did some blood tests. As a Nurse, I am not aware of a specific lab that would point directly to Gall Bladder issues, especially if it is not inflamed or acute, at this point.
They gold standard for diagnosing Gall Bladder issues is an ultrasound to scan for Gall Stones. If you haven't had an ultrasound done yet, I suggest you request one before letting anyone preform surgery on you to remove one of your organs.
IMO, if your US comes back clean, or otherwise without Gall Stones and there are no other symptoms....there really isn't a reason to have the Gall Bladder removed. My suggestion would be to work towards decreasing your consumption of fried foods and other more fatty foods like the mayo.
I'm not trying to tell you what to do...I just don't want you to have a surgery you don't need, if you in fact don't need it. I've unfortunately known enough Drs. to order a surgery that's not necessary, simply to reap the benefits of the medicare reimbursements. And, if you still have your appendix, it would not surprise me in the least if the Dr. tried to suggest removing it at the same time under the guise that it will save you from possibly needing another surgery later on. I've seen that a lot too.
What ever you decide, I hope it goes well. 
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