HIDA Scan Ejection Fraction is 7% - Digestive Disorders Message Board

mizzaj · 01-30-2008, 03:33 PM

Hi all,

I mentioned in an earlier post that I definitely had delayed gb emptying, according to my doc, who said that given my symptoms, it was of little significance. Anyway, I finally found out the actual results today-- 7%. Is it me, or is that pretty darn low? My gb is almost not functioning! Now I'm dreading seeing my doc b/c all he's going to say is that it's probably not that. But SOMETHING must be going on that's not right with my gb, because 7% is low according to what I know and have heard.

What do you think? Should I get a second opinion? Ask for a surgical consult? I'm at a loss. My doc isn't easy to work with, but I feel like he can't just ignore the fact that my problem may be my gb given the recent test results. I don't know what to do now.....any advice?

LAwoman75 · 01-30-2008, 03:53 PM

Holy cow! That is VERY low and your dr. needs to address this for sure. That g/b needs to come out.

I sure hope you get some resolve at your next appoinment. You've dealt with this long enough.

Meanwhile, with my 95% EF, we're on opposite sides of the fence for sure.

Titchou · 01-30-2008, 05:03 PM

Does your insurance require that your doc refer you to a surgeon? IF so, I'd just tell him to do it. He works for you. I don't understand this business of going back and forth. When I had a gb attck, I went to my internist. He sent me for an ultrasound. When the results came in, I went to see him. He said you have gallstones. You can have it out or suffer. I said I wanted it out. He asked if I needed a suggestion for a surgeon. I said, no. I know one who has operated on several friends and they all love him. He asked who. I told him and he said - he's great. I'll send him your file. So he did - I did and we took it out. End of story. With an ejection rate of 7%, you need to have it out and be done with it.

ZoeGirl · 01-30-2008, 05:09 PM

Wow, that's insanely low! I know how bad off I was at 0% the week before surgery, I don't know how you are holding up!

I'd tell him you know 35% or lower is bad. 7 is almost as bad as it gets!

I hope you feel better soon. If insurance lets you, find yourself a surgeon and have the results faxed to them.

Glad you have an answer!

LAwoman75 · 01-30-2008, 05:16 PM

I agree with Zoe, get printouts of your test results and bring them to a surgeon. If you have a PPO policy, you don't need a referral, go straight to the surgeon.