Stent is out

Hi everyone,

I went to the hospital yesterday and finally got my stent removed. I have had one since March, with a few change outs. They found sludge and stones in the pancreas, put in a balloon and drug it out. Doctor’s can be clever sometimes. Now it is back to the regular doctor for follow-up.

Does anyone know what causes the sludge and stones? I haven’t had a gall bladder since 1988. I would like to know if a dietary change, vitamin supplement or something else can help prevent the stones. I am on Ursodiole for the sludge problem.

Vonnie

Hi, Vonnie–

I don’t know about the sludge, but I was told that you can still get gallstones for a year or so after a cholecystectomy. It seems like a backwards thing, but it happens. Sorry I don’t have any other info, but “yeah” on getting the stent out!! Hopefully you won’t need any more!

Take care, hugs and prayers,

Lisa