i have been having terrible stomach issues for the past year and a half. I have gained thirty pounds all in my abdomen, constant bloating and distention along with severe pain and disomfort. I have had a ton of testing down as far as blood tests, mri tests, ultra sounds, upper endoscopy and am scheduled for a liver biopsy in three weeks. They have found that I have an enlarged liver along with cists on it and a somewhat damaged gall bladder, other than that they have found nothing abnormal. They even tested my fat levels and they have not changed from tests I had years ago to see if it was just weight gain. I have an underlying problrm of congenital heart disease but my heart is working perfectly fine with someone with my condition. I have become very depressed and tired and discouraged and I need help. Im only twenty years old and have put my life on hold to figure this out. Thanks for your time.
Gallbladder problems are so painful and some people actually faint or pass out with the pain. I found that drinking grapefruit juice helped me with the pain before I had the surgery.
Once you have the surgery, you will have to watch your diet for a while. Fatty or fried foods make the situation worse.
There is light at the end of the tunnel, however. You won't be so bloated and uncomfortable. And gallbladder trouble is so common in our country. Guess it's the way we eat. :(
Anyway, I wish you the best and hope that you feel better soon. I hope the doctors decide to do what is best for you.