Gallbladder Surgery???? - Gallbladder Message Board

hukleberrie · 11-28-2007, 05:04 AM

My mom got results of her HIDA scan. Seems there is thickening of the GB. But it is functioning. They want her to have her GB out. Is this necessary? I read online that kidney problems & heart problems can cause the GB to thicken & once the original problem is fixed, it will go back to normal. Is that true?

It's just that my brother was told he had GB problems, but then they found cancer in his pancreas & liver right before the surgery, so we are all a little unsure about GB issues....

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Titchou · 11-28-2007, 05:57 AM

What was her "ejection rate" from the HIDA Scan? Anything below 35% is considered non-functioning and they recommend removal. As for the thickening being caused by heart and kidney issues, are you saying she has these problems? That part was a little confusing.

hukleberrie · 11-28-2007, 06:42 AM

Her ejection rate was 50, so that is in the functioning range, right?

Yes, she has a heart murmur & also constant UTIs & blood in her urine...

Titchou · 11-28-2007, 02:29 PM

50% is pretty normal. I wouldn't think they would remove it just for that.

hukleberrie · 11-28-2007, 03:52 PM

I thought so, too. Some doctors jump the gun if you know what I mean. She has good insurance, so whatever they think could POSSIBLY be the problem, they just go ahead & do it. I will have her check this thread out & then see if she wants to post anything....

Thanks for everyone's input...