From possible SMA to Gallbladder Removal to Possible Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
Needless to say this year has been a tremendous challenge - 2 tests showed I have SMA, the last test showed I don't have it but I have a lot of charastics of this disease (Superior Mesenteric Syndrome). Then I had a HIDA Scan w CCK which was within the normal range, but during the CCK injection - it reproduced the pain/nausea that I have after eating all the time and this is an indication of an abnormal digestive process involving the gallbladder. Not that I could really eat fatty meals before but I'm a little worried about what I will be able to tolerate afterwards as I weigh less than I did in High School (I'm turning 50 next month - Uggg). I'll just be happy for the wonderful family I have in my life that will be here cooking Thanksgiving Dinner for everyone but me - but I'll be with my loved ones!!
So Gallbladder is scheduled to be removed 11/26 day before Thanksgiving (not that I was going to be able to eat much of anything). I'm praying this will solve the nause/pain after eating or drinking fluids as it has taken a huge toll on my life.
Bad news is that if this doesn't help - Surgeon thinks it is Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction which again means surgery and less than a handful of surgeons in DFW area can do this.
While I'm so greatful that I might be able to cure some of my issues, it seems I end up with the most obscure diseases.
I just keep reminding myself that I'm not on the path I chose but the path God chose and I will continue to have hope and faith. There is a reason for everything - hopefully the paths will merge and be in a peaceful place.
Needless to say this year has been a tremendous challenge - 2 tests showed I have SMA, the last test showed I don't have it but I have a lot of charastics of this disease (Superior Mesenteric Syndrome). Then I had a HIDA Scan w CCK which was within the normal range, but during the CCK injection - it reproduced the pain/nausea that I have after eating all the time and this is an indication of an abnormal digestive process involving the gallbladder. Not that I could really eat fatty meals before but I'm a little worried about what I will be able to tolerate afterwards as I weigh less than I did in High School (I'm turning 50 next month - Uggg). I'll just be happy for the wonderful family I have in my life that will be here cooking Thanksgiving Dinner for everyone but me - but I'll be with my loved ones!!
So Gallbladder is scheduled to be removed 11/26 day before Thanksgiving (not that I was going to be able to eat much of anything). I'm praying this will solve the nause/pain after eating or drinking fluids as it has taken a huge toll on my life.
Bad news is that if this doesn't help - Surgeon thinks it is Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction which again means surgery and less than a handful of surgeons in DFW area can do this.
While I'm so greatful that I might be able to cure some of my issues, it seems I end up with the most obscure diseases.
I just keep reminding myself that I'm not on the path I chose but the path God chose and I will continue to have hope and faith. There is a reason for everything - hopefully the paths will merge and be in a peaceful place.
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