Wheels in motion for gallbladder surgery....
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
Perth, Australia
June 24, 2018 2:09am CST
I had another meeting with my surgeon earlier this month. I thought I might as well update those who were wondering.
So my last blood test results showed that my liver numbers ( whatever it means ) were all too high. Dr Tan ( the surgeon ) is so friggen sweet and understanding.
The surgeon I saw before him was refusing to take my gallbladder out because he "was convinced the pains / sickness were not due to my gallbladder but" in my head. 
Yes because apparently I am magical enough to create such horrendous pain along with bad Ultrasound results and negative blood test results. But Dr Tan believes me and wants to take it out. I was very hesitant last time to agree to surgery as I'm scared. I've never had surgery before. 
Dr Tan just sat with me and said it was my choice yet at the same time he highly recommended I do this as he believes some gallstones have been popping out of my gallbladder which is causing my liver results to be bad. He also explained that I could have issues with other organs if this continues.
So after I asked lots of questions, I finally decided to accept. Dr Tan drew me a picture of what is causing me to be sick and in pain. He also showed me what he will be doing. I even asked him if he has done this before. 
I didn't mean that in a horrible way. Just felt better knowing he has done this surgery before. He laughed anyway so it was all good. I asked him questions like "Are you sure I will sleep?" "Are you sure I will wake up?" "What are the chances of me waking up half way through?" 
He made me feel better with his answers but I am still nervous.
There is no set date yet. I'm waiting on their call / letter but apparently it will be sometime this August. 
Yes because apparently I am magical enough to create such horrendous pain along with bad Ultrasound results and negative blood test results. But Dr Tan believes me and wants to take it out. I was very hesitant last time to agree to surgery as I'm scared. I've never had surgery before.
Dr Tan just sat with me and said it was my choice yet at the same time he highly recommended I do this as he believes some gallstones have been popping out of my gallbladder which is causing my liver results to be bad. He also explained that I could have issues with other organs if this continues.
So after I asked lots of questions, I finally decided to accept. Dr Tan drew me a picture of what is causing me to be sick and in pain. He also showed me what he will be doing. I even asked him if he has done this before. I didn't mean that in a horrible way. Just felt better knowing he has done this surgery before. He laughed anyway so it was all good. I asked him questions like "Are you sure I will sleep?" "Are you sure I will wake up?" "What are the chances of me waking up half way through?" He made me feel better with his answers but I am still nervous.
There is no set date yet. I'm waiting on their call / letter but apparently it will be sometime this August. 16 people like this
17 responses
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
24 Jun 18
I must admit that your surgeon is very patient and a very good person as well
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jun 18
@amitkokiladitya He really is. He is just amazing and I'm feeling very lucky that he took my case on as I've had very little luck with many other doctors.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
25 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 I wish you all the very best
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@amitkokiladitya Thank you very much!
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
24 Jun 18
Don't think of things that will make you scared of the surgery. Before my gallbladder removal, I was tempted to watch on youtube how they do it, but I didn't cause I can't take it, until now. :)
You will be asleep throughout the surgery. After the surgery I'm sure you will be alright. There will be side effects and adjustments after but I'm sure you'll be okay. Just take care of your health
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
27 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 Thank you. Hope you'll have a smooth and not so painful surgery and recovery afterward.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@neelia_lyn Thank you so much for your comforting response. Glad your surgery went well.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@sugartoes Thank you for that. I will be sure to check it out!
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
24 Jun 18
i'm sure he's been asked all sorts of questions before, but i agree , dr. tan is very nice. maybe he's the right person to finally help resolve this.
when my sister had surgery, she asked the doctor which hospital he's most comfortable in and that's where she chose to have her surgery even if it was pricey. she just chose a simpler room so the rates are lower.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jun 18
@hereandthere I am really thinking he is the right person to help me with all of this.
I am glad your sister was comfortable with her surgery and that it went well.
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@Jessabuma (31696)
• Baguio, Philippines
24 Jun 18
I am hoping for the best Dani.. good luck to you!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jun 18
@Jessabuma Thank you so much!
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@Jessabuma (31696)
• Baguio, Philippines
25 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 you're welcome..
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@AKRao24 Thank you very much! And so true. 
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@Cristi_Ichim (3750)
• Bucharest, Romania
25 Jun 18
Wait? So until august you will have to suffer that pain or will you take some pain killers?
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@Cristi_Ichim (3750)
• Bucharest, Romania
27 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 sorry for your pain
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@Cristi_Ichim I go through phases where my gallbladder will cause me pain and sickness. At the moment it has been ok. So they haven't put me into the "emergency category." If I have pain again I've been told to go straight to the hospital. I can go get a script for codeine if it begins to hurt too.
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@marlina (154103)
• Canada
29 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 , The laparoscopy is a lot easier than the regular gall bladder surgery.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jun 18
@marlina Yes it is. Thank goodness lol He explained to me what would be done and thankfully it's only 3-4 small incisions.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jun 18
@marlina I believe that's what it's called yes.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@LadyDuck Thank you very much. Your response was comforting.
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
27 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 Take care and try not to stress.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@LadyDuck Thank you. Will surely try.
Will surely try.1 person likes this
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 18
I should think that you sooner you get it done the better Dani. I had surgery on my hip a couple of years ago, and modern techniques are so good that you will be 'out' before they count to ten (I only got as far as three!). Then you won't know anymore until you wake up in the recovery room. Good luck.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
5 Jul 18
@VivaLaDani13 I'm sure you will be fine Dani
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
3 Jul 18
@jaboUK I agree. I actually got a call from the hospital yesterday but I missed their call. I will ring them today but I'm assuming it was to give me a date so I'm kinda back to being nervous again.
Thank you for telling me about your hip surgery. It's comforting to know how quick we can fall asleep. I think that's the main thing that scares me. I'm ok with any pain or discomfort after the surgery. I don't like it but I've tolerated a lot of pain already that I'm certain I can handle a bit more. But the idea of someone putting me to sleep is for some reason the scariest thing to me. Also the fear of not waking up again.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 You're welcome.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jun 18
@just4him Thank you very much.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
27 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 Well, I hope it doesn't get any worse for you while you wait, good luck, I hope the time passes quickly
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@cintol It is quite some time to wait but I'm happy I was considered for this at all since I've had the trouble of being taken seriously with all this. It's a bit of a wait but over the many years of tolerating this, I can tolerate it for a little bit longer.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@cintol aw thank you. There is always a chance it could happen but so far so good.
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@birjudanak (14316)
• India
5 Jul 18
hope everything will fine as this message is old and i just back again today and i wish i will more talk with you my friend.
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@birjudanak (14316)
• India
7 Jul 18
@VivaLaDani13 yes my dear i was so busy with work and family but i never forget you and this place so i will try to active here because its a great thing to spend time here as meet good friends and learn new things.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
7 Jul 18
@birjudanak I am glad you are back and do hope you can be active so we can speak more. But I do understand that there are much more important things in life that need attending to. Hope all is well!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
6 Jul 18
@birjudanak whoa! I haven't seen you in such a long time! How are you?!
And thank you very much! I really hope to see more of you around here!
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
24 Jun 18
im glad you asked questioned, and are feeling more comfortable with getting the surgery done. I hope all goes well.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jun 18
@Courtlynn Thank you very much.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jun 18
He deserves a thank you basket or something for being a good doctor. Far better than the ones who claimed you had phantom pains. Now just the surgery to go smoothly without trouble and pain.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 Jun 18
@Daljinder I already decided that I was going to give him something as this is a big deal. 
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 Cool! Agreed this is a big deal or relief for that matter
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
24 Jun 18
I wish for the surgery all will go good my friend!
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