Good Bye Gall Bladder

The gall bladder scan showed a forming of gall stones. Although I have never experienced any problems, they tend to block the bile from going to the digestive tract. If I were not getting ready for treatment, this would not be an issue. During my treatment, my blood will have less white cells to help me fight anything. Therefore the doctors have decided that the best course of action for me is a preemptive removal of the gall bladder. The only negative is a small period of adjustment for my digestive tract. I am scheduled for surgery on Monday afternoon. Dr. Lindgren is asking the surgeon (Dr. Hamamji) to insert a shunt for future chemotherapy use. After healing from surgery, I will meet with Dr. Lindgren to get a better idea of his recommendation for my treatment and what to expect.