we're 14....& she has been in the hospital for 3daysz getting tests done & one of her walls collapsed in her stomach she just called me to tell me that she's getting her gawl bladder out today..she's really nervous & so am i for her. I s this surgery a big deal? especially if one of the walls in her stomach collapsed!?!
2006-08-16 05:51:32 · 8 answers · asked by Shelly 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
#1 - it is a gall bladder, not gawl
#2 - her stomach wall did not collapse
It's major surgery but it is done daily and carries very low risk.
Maybe you should learn to use this web site better. The stomach is a soft organ that stretches like a balloon. It is very common for non medical people to get facts confused, so don't be offended, but her stomach wall did not collapse. If she's had bariatric surgery for obesity it's possible that she has a leak in her stomach if the surgery was recent.
Try the edit next time and don't be so easily offended. I just think it is sad when non medical people make such a dumb statement because of lack of knowledge.
2006-08-16 05:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it is your gall bladder. Surgery now for that is done with minimal cuts, just four cuts less than one inch each around the stomach. No need to be nervous, she will be up in a couple of days and might even be able to go home the same day.
2006-08-16 06:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had mine removed too. For a first surgery it is scary coming outta the drugs but she'll make it. Never heard to a wall collapsing. ask her mom I'm sure she know more. She'll be better in know time and back up and going. Be there for her and help support her that's all you can do for now. Just don't make her more nervous though. just be there
2006-08-16 05:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by bobsdidi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they do the op by keyhole surgery she should be up and about very quickly. If she has to have open surgery, it will take longer to get over. But ive no idea about a collapsed stomache.
2006-08-16 05:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my Gallbladder out 6 years ago. It is a simple and common surgery. They go in through a tiny hole, and through the belly button. You have to look hard to a see a scar. She will be fine. I found the pain from the surgery was nothing compared to the painful gallbladder attacks.
2006-08-16 05:59:14 · answer #5 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she just called you and is having her surgery today? a 14 year old with gall stones?
2006-08-16 06:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by daddysboicub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno, my own mom had the same thing, she was scared and she was in the hospital longer than ur friend... about a month, but then she had surgery to get it out, and she was ok! im glad she's ok i can't stand living without her.
2006-08-16 05:58:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for a keyhole surgery.,risks will go away
2006-08-16 05:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by doctor asho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋