Does anyone have any possible explanations for this medical curiosity: Why do I suddenly feel SO MUCH BETTER after gallbladder surgery? There follows a long story with an (inexpliably) happy ending. Can you help explicate? [more inside]
posted by Corvid on Sep 8, 2012 - 16 answers

Can anyone recommend a surgeon to remove a gallbladder in NYC? [more inside]
posted by novalis_dt on Jul 29, 2012 - 6 answers

On Friday I got a call from my primary care physician saying that my HCV AB EIA QL (Hepatitis C) test result came back reactive. The same test in August 2011 was nonreactive. I am waiting for the referral to the GI department to be processed so I can find out what happens next. In the meantime I'm freaking out. [more inside]
posted by thrasher on May 9, 2012 - 15 answers

How do you know its time to go to the ER with gallbladder issues? Can I wait 24 hours? Please calm my nerves! It's 3:30am, I just had two bouts of loose stool and one episode of throwing up. [more inside]
posted by MultiFaceted on Mar 25, 2012 - 21 answers

Post-gallbladder surgery complications question - have you had your gallbladder out? (TMI inside, be warned) [more inside]
posted by Frowner on Feb 19, 2012 - 11 answers

Ultrasound and bloodwork after several excruciating bouts of pain this week show that I apparently have gallbladder disease. Help. [more inside]
posted by desuetude on Sep 7, 2007 - 35 answers