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SYLVIA · Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 1 Location: BLACKPOOL

I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH GALL STONES, CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO HAVE OPEN SURGERY INSTEAD OF KEY HOLE WHY IS THIS.

actiongirl · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Oxfordshire

Hi Sylvia,

I don't know why they have opted for open rather than keyhole surgery.

my gallbladder was infected and I had 1 stone about the size of a large pea. They removed my gallbladder via keyhole surgery. This was 6 years ago now. The recovery was pretty quick - 2 weeks, but it took about a year for my body to readjust fully.

Although I was told I could go back to eating a normal diet I find that I can't eat as much fat as I used to - as I now put on weight very easily, so try for about 50g a day (70g is the recommended amount for women).

I hope this helps! and don't worry gallstones / gallbladder problems are very common is western cultures!