Gallbladders and Children

[Flybye]

I thank everyone for the advice so far.
We are headed to a pediatric doc of internal medicine (Tokie you may know him - Dr. McInturff, and yes, Blackfoot is a small town) for a second opinion and from there hope to be referred to a gastro doc.
DD is exhausted from dealing with the pain. We are too. Fortunately she has the advantage of being able to sleep in - we don't have that luxury and are EXHAUSTED.
I am going to run the cleanse idea by the doc tomorrow, following suggestions that all of you have offered. Also I will include suggestions for things to ask the doc that were offered.
Again, thanks and I will keep you posted.

[AnnieBikes]

I am also a great believer in the 2nd opinion route and a believer in that going to a surgeon nets you surgery. One of the questions my husband, a physician, would have you ask. "If this was YOUR _____ (child, mother, husband, father etc...insert proper person), what would you do?" He often recommends that to people who ask him, as a friend, what to do in a certain medical situation (no particular situation). If there is any hesitation, then get ANOTHER opinion. I think the suggestion to go to a pediatric gastroenterologist was very good. This seems to be a problem that needs further work-up and expertise.

Good luck and I send good karma and healing thoughts your way.

[Flybye]

Just wanted to take a second and update everyone.
DD goes in tomorrow, Wednesday am, for surgery to have her gallbladder removed.
We have had more doctors visits than I can count but we have ruled out so many other things that we are now comfortable (okay that is a lie, really, how can you be comfortable with surgery on a kid) with the surgery.
Thanks for all your imput.
Now I covet your prayers.....

[salsabike]

You got it, Flybye. In 24 hours, you all will be coming out the other side and this and starting to get better.

[shootingstar]

Best wishes for good recovery for DD!

[Tuckervill]

Vibing it up for good outcome over here!

Karen

[Trekhawk]

Sending wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Deborajen]

Best wishes - let us know how she's doing. I'd be a little suspicious of a gallbladder that doesn't empty - and no stones? I've been through gallstones and they are painful. I sympathise with her - whatever the cause of the gallbladder not working right - and hope she feels better soon!

[mtbdarby]

You've got my prayers. Please let us know how the surgery goes and how she's doing.

[ASammy1]

My prayers have been sent!

Please post an update as soon as you can so we can all feel relieved with you.

[Flybye]

Hello!
We are home - everything went without a flaw.
She is awake and chatty and doing great.
I have recovered, too. I thought I might pass out or throw up while waiting for her, but a little coca-cola and some crackers did the trick. She was braver than I ever would have been. She didn't cry or resist going this morning. She wanted to see her gallbladder after they removed it. She asked if she could be awake and watch the procedure. They said no . She wanted pictures. She didn't flinch when they gave her the IV. I know that I gave birth to her, but today makes me wonder if she really is my child . We may have a future doctor on our hands.

And in case this may be helpful to anyone else, we tested for ulcers, Hpylori ulcers, liver/pancreas functioning, and celiac disease before we had her surgery. Those are all things that can contibute/mimic gallbaldder pain. Her HIDA scan empty rate was 0%

Thanks for all of your support, my TE family!

[ASammy1]

Hello!
We are home - everything went without a flaw.
She is awake and chatty and doing great.
I have recovered, too. I thought I might pass out or throw up while waiting for her, but a little coca-cola and some crackers did the trick. She was braver than I ever would have been. She didn't cry or resist going this morning. She wanted to see her gallbladder after they removed it. She asked if she could be awake and watch the procedure. They said no . She wanted pictures. She didn't flinch when they gave her the IV. I know that I gave birth to her, but today makes me wonder if she really is my child . We may have a future doctor on our hands.

And in case this may be helpful to anyone else, we tested for ulcers, Hpylori ulcers, liver/pancreas functioning, and celiac disease before we had her surgery. Those are all things that can contibute/mimic gallbaldder pain. Her HIDA scan empty rate was 0%

Thanks for all of your support, my TE family!

Ummm that was quick!

I'm so glad that everything went well and that she was so brave (and interested!) I'm wishing you both a super speedy recovery!

[Tuckervill]

Whew! Glad that's over and hope it's all over for good!

She sounds like a pro!

Karen

[Trekhawk]

Hello!
We are home - everything went without a flaw.
She is awake and chatty and doing great.
I have recovered, too. I thought I might pass out or throw up while waiting for her, but a little coca-cola and some crackers did the trick. She was braver than I ever would have been. She didn't cry or resist going this morning. She wanted to see her gallbladder after they removed it. She asked if she could be awake and watch the procedure. They said no . She wanted pictures. She didn't flinch when they gave her the IV. I know that I gave birth to her, but today makes me wonder if she really is my child . We may have a future doctor on our hands.

And in case this may be helpful to anyone else, we tested for ulcers, Hpylori ulcers, liver/pancreas functioning, and celiac disease before we had her surgery. Those are all things that can contibute/mimic gallbaldder pain. Her HIDA scan empty rate was 0%

Thanks for all of your support, my TE family!

Wonderful news!

[salsabike]

Flybye, she sounds like a wonderful and delightful kid. And thanks for the update.