#bladder surgery

[hamletteprinceofdenmark]

One day in 2019, I had pain so bad I went to the ER.

My gut felt like there were red hot needles and knifes being stabbed into it. I felt nauseous. I felt faint. I very nearly threw up.

It was not the first time I felt this way but it was the worst I’d ever felt. I’d been getting increasingly bad pain for over a year and I had gone to countless doctors trying to determine what it was.

The doctors at the ER — thankfully — took me seriously. They determined I had a severely infected gallbladder and the only way to save my life was to have surgery to remove it.

I still had to give consent before the surgery.

I remember being terrified. I was alone. There was no one to help me. And somehow, even though the only course of action I could take was to consent to the surgery the fact that I had to before they could take action made it all the more terrifying. The consequences of the surgery would mean I would live, but I’d never quite be the same. I felt cheated by my own body. Why was it this way? Why couldn’t I be healthy? Functional? Why wasn’t my body working with me?

The nurses, doctors, and surgeons there were all incredibly kind to me.

One surgeon in particular — the one who ended up operating on me — said something that will stick with me for the rest of my life. “Your body is there to help you. Sometimes, when part of the body is no longer helping you, the best thing to do is cut it away. You’ll be so much happier after the surgery. You won’t be in pain anymore.”

I think about that a lot.

I think about it a lot when I see trans men begging for help to get top surgery and are met with resistance or well meaning but ignorant messages begging back to not “mutilate” their body.

I think about my surgeon, who was so kind to me and knew what to say when I was scared and crying and alone in my hospital bed.

Your body is there to help you.

Sometimes, when part of the body is no longer helping you, the best thing to do is cut it away.

You’ll be so much happier after the surgery.

You won’t be in pain anymore.

I hope you get your top surgery.

I hope you will be so much happier.

And I hope the pain will end.

[xtraumasoupx]

the nugget & her bladder are in recovery ❤️‍🩹

Always listen to your body & never stop pushing for those answers/results.🩻🩺 Updates & Story time to follow in about a week, maybe less.🤧 I just want to thank everyone who has sent me their well wishes and love during this process🤍 I appreciate every single one of you. 🥺🥹. Love you guys🤞💕

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[sk270114]

Gallstones can become dangerous when they cause complications such as: Gallbladder Inflammation (Cholecystitis): Gallstones can block the cystic duct, leading to inflammation and infection of the gallbladder. This condition can cause severe abdominal pain, fever, and nausea. If left untreated, it can lead to a perforated gallbladder, abscess formation, or infection spreading to other parts of the body. Bile Duct Obstruction (Choledocholithiasis): Gallstones can travel from the gallbladder and get lodged in the bile ducts, obstructing the flow of bile. This can cause jaundice, which is characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, and pale stools. Bile duct obstruction can also lead to inflammation of the bile ducts (cholangitis) or inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Infection of the Biliary System (Cholangitis): When the bile ducts are blocked by gallstones, it can lead to the buildup of bacteria and subsequent infection. Cholangitis can cause symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, jaundice, and sepsis if left untreated.

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) can help in saving the patient by providing both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. There are some best doctors like Dr Amit Maydeo who perform ERCP with best efficiency. During ERCP, an endoscope is passed through the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and into the duodenum to access the opening of the bile ducts. Here's how ERCP can help: Stone Removal: ERCP allows the endoscopist to locate and remove gallstones from the bile ducts. Special instruments can be used to extract or break down the stones, relieving the blockage and restoring the flow of bile. Biliary Stenting: In cases where gallstones cannot be immediately removed, a stent can be inserted to keep the bile duct open. This helps in relieving the obstruction and allows for the passage of bile until further treatment can be performed. Sphincterotomy: In certain situations, the endoscopist may perform a sphincterotomy, which involves cutting the muscular ring (sphincter) at the opening of the bile duct. This widens the opening and facilitates the removal of gallstones. ERCP is a minimally invasive procedure that can effectively treat complications caused by gallstones in the bile ducts. By relieving the obstruction and managing associated infections, it helps in saving the patient from potentially life-threatening conditions. There are specialists like Dr Amit Maydeo who perform ERCP with great efficiency.

[anteabbie]

Was fucking around with Instagram filters and ended up making this banger

[iero]

Found out today that my insurance denied my hysterectomy (that I already had done!) claiming it wasn’t “medically necessary” and if this doesn’t get fixed and/or if I didn’t have financial assistance through the hospital (which, thankfully, makes it free anyway), I would have been $42k in debt from this surgery alone… I will like to once again reiterate how much I hate the American healthcare system!

[spouty]

my cats in the hospital plz think good thoughts for a small black fuzzy cat named bean. thank u

[mariacallous]

at least I'm wearing my Cave Canem t-shirt and talking about samuel Pepys and his stone feasts

[origamibagel]

Woah Thats a Spicy Meatball

[envolvenuances]

sometimes it's so hard to remind myself I did fight in search for answers and treatment to my chronic pain I've literally begged for money to get private healthcare exams and treatments before I had insurance I went to so mant doctors I read so much I kept so many notes I just wasn't taken seriously but I still hate myself for not fighting hard enough because they keep telling me it wouldn't be this bad if I had gotten an earlier diagnosis and I knew something was wrong I knew

[gonfrees]

Cat has surgery on Monday and I'm scared:( hoping he will be ok

[iero]

My appointment with the gynecologist is tomorrow after work after the ER found a large ovarian cyst and a large uterine fibroid on an ultrasound and I literally have no fucking clue what to expect… Scared.

[blorbos-of-the-7th-dawn]

Problem with being my friend is I am going to talk about veterinary stuff even with the final fantasy stuff.

I'm just smart enough to loose my shit laughing at a rock mob named "urolith" so badly as a tank that the whole party wipes to the trash

[lyricfulloflight]

i hope your surgery goes well!! someone i know was helped greatly by removing her gallbladder and she saw a definite improvement after the procedure wishing the same for you!

Thank you so much!

I spoke to a colleague to had the surgery and she said the same. She also said recovery was relatively easy, so I'm hoping for that too!

[drprashantkumar1]

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[horse-heaven]

good news for all you Riley fans out there: she had some vaccines and bloodwork done today and the vet said that she was looking great! they actually were so surprised to learn that she’s already 7 years old haha. she was a very brave girl and didn’t scream about any of her shots