Gastroparesis after gall bladder surgery “Was told by a highly regarded Motility expert which stated that it is very likely that my GP was a result of my GB surgery. there were a ton of adhesions that he had to manuver around. My GI doc, and Lawyer are convinced that it was the cause.. Like […]

A reader asks, “After having gall bladder surgery three weeks ago, I am having a lot of discomfort, bloating, nausea, and in general, not feeling well. My doctor says it will pass, but it seems to be getting worse. I am a 65-year-old woman. Do you have any advice?” The first piece of advice I have […]

In the winter of 1990-91 laparoscopic cholecystectomy was introduced in Ohio. The newspapers ran articles extolling the virtues of this new technology saying: “Patients recover faster and return to work sooner, have smaller scars! The one-day stay in the hospital saves money for health insurance companies!” Prospective patients were given packages of information telling only […]

One of the biggest crimes in modern American medicine is the amount of unnecessary surgery preformed. Gallbladder operation is the most common operation in North America. Every year, more than half a million people in the United States and more than 50,000 people in Canada undergo surgery to remove their gallbladders because of gallstones. Many […]

It seems normal that after gallbladder attack doctor tells you your gallbladder must be removed. And then everyone tell you, it is best to get rid of this whole surgery procedure as soon as possible and be through with this once and for all. Didn’t perhaps doctor forgot to tell you some details about  gallbladder […]