"Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed. "
Michael Pritchard
On Friday, February 10th, I will undergo a hydroxy iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan that will evaluate how well my gallbladder is functioning. If the scan reveals that my gallbladder has a low ejection fraction, or is not working properly, then it is likely that it will be removed surgically.
I think that being a healthcare worker makes it even more difficult when faced with a medical problem like this. Because of my education, im well aware of what is happening in my body, and what happens durring the procedure to correct it. I am acutely aware of the risks, and i know what can go wrong.
I'll make it a point to keep you all updated about whats going on, and the results of the test.
2 comments:
Yes, please.
Did the doctor tell you how your liver will compensate for the lack of bile storage?
The gallbladder is really an unnecessary organ to begin with. Bile still ends up being dumpted into the duedonum, where it is reabsorbed and used again. with a cholecystectomy, the bile just bypasses the gallbladder (because its no longer there) and goes straight out to be reabsorbed.
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