When the symptoms of gallstones occur they are often called an "attack"
because they occur suddenly. The typical gallstone attack includes:

* Steady, severe pain in the upper abdomen that increases

 rapidly and lasts from 30 minutes to several hours.

* Pain in the back between the shoulder blades.

* Pain under the right shoulder.

* Nausea or vomiting.

Gallstone attacks often follow fatty meals and they may occur during the night.

My dear friends sent these darling gifts to cheer me up!

And thank you Annette K., Stephanie, Betty Jo, Mary, Lori R.,

Anna K, Therese, Ruth, Svanita, Irene  and Kopi for  all your support

 and kind e-mails/e-cards regarding my surgery!

I appreciate each comforting word you sent my way! :o)

What Is The Treatment For Gallstones?

Until just a few years ago, the most common treatment for symptomatic
gallstones was a surgical procedure called cholecystectomy which required

 a large abdominal incision to remove the gallbladder.

Today laparoscopic cholecystectomy is most commonly performed.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is usually performed in a day-surgery

 unit and requires only a tiny incision.  However, it should be noted that

 not all patients will recover almost instantaneously, the typical patient

may need up to a week to recover before returning to normal activities.

 

Well, I can't say I recovered very soon... I had my surgery on

September, 3rd and It took me about 45 days to feel like my old

 self again! Anyway, thanks God, it's over now.! :o)

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