Any positive stories from people who opted out of surgery?
I just got my HIDA scan results, and my gallbladder is functioning at 17%. Other than the constant ache in my upper right quadrant, everything else is fine. My ultrasound just shows some sludge, but my bloodwork is perfect. No stones were detected either.
So my question: is there any help for fixing this? Can I possibly increase my gallbladder's function? I saw an alternative medicine doctor out of desperation and he prescribed me an herbal supplement that supposedly should detox my gallbladder. I've also eliminated most fat from my diet, don't drink alcohol, and don't eat junk food.
The frustrating thing is everyone keeps telling me to stop eating fats and fast food, which I pretty much don't do. My diet is super high in fiber, I cook three meals a day, I exercise. I do all the things that the medical world is telling me I'm not doing. So I don't understand why this is happening to me? Why is my gallbladder dying on me?
So please if someone could give me hope that I won't need surgery, provide me with your story. If it truly can't be saved, I know the surgery will be inevitable. And I'll come to terms with it. I just want to know if there's anyone out there that was able to reverse this.