Re: Time to get serious

Siobhan,

I do so understand...when we can't see just what wrong inside of our bodies that needs to be fixed, it's only human to want to know what's going on in there!

And those that care about us want so desperately for us to do what they feel is the right thing...and of course, all they know is what allopathic/orthodox medicine tells them.

And sadly, orthodox medicine is mostly about the money (and a LOT of fear gets thrown in for free...grrrr).

I'm VERY experienced in this field, but I still have fear when it comes to dealing with physicians (especially when it's something that I can't diagnose/identify myself). So don't feel bad because you don't want to deal with the doctor. If you do decide to go in for the sonogram, here's basically what you're gonna hear: "Your gall bladder is full of stones and/or not working properly (or at all) and it needs to come out NOW or your life is in danger. The gall bladder is not important for your health anyway, and when it's causing you problems and your life is at risk, it's always a better choice to remove it. The procedure is simple and you'll feel much better once you've recovered." Sigh.

Personally I won't "get into it" with physicians (unless they're seriously being a jerk!), so I'm not advising you to say these next things, but I'm telling them so you can respond calmly and without fear...so you can keep your mind/emotions clear and get the diagnostic information you feel you need.

#1 There's no such thing as an unnecessary organ!
#2 The gall bladder is extremely important to liver function and health. (more information below)
#3 Removing the gall bladder puts undue stress on the liver for the rest of your life, and without a healthy liver...you're either sicker than a dog, or dead...end of story.
#4 The liver produces a quart to a quart and a half of bile per day (when the gall bladder is healthy and there to store it); imagine how much more your liver will have to produce/work if it loses it's "storage partner".
#5 This site says it all: http://www.liverdoctor.com/Section4/gallbladder.asp
(it also might be something you'd like your family members to look at/read)


It sounds like you're handling this wisely AND effectively. Be sure to let me know if there's anything more I can offer :)

Unyquity