Surgery while pregnant?

Hi -

Has anyone had any experience with gallstones during pregnancy? I'm 12 1/2 weeks and just had my third gallbladder attack in 8 weeks. I've been hospitalized twice and I'm meeting with a surgeon tomorrow. The thought of surgery while pregnant freaks me out, but the pain is unbearable. I've cut out almost all fats, yesterday's was triggered by tuna with low fat dressing instead of mayo. Also, my blood work is coming back with increased liver enzymes, so the Dr.'s are more concerned about my liver than my gallbladder. My OB doesnt seem too concerned about me having surgery in the 2nd trimester, but it's really upsetting to me.
Anyone know anything about this?
Thanks.

Re: Surgery while pregnant?

While surgery is not "recommended" during pregnancy sometimes you just have to do it.

I had an external patient surgery with local anestesia. They knew I was PG but it was an emergency. They used a local anestesia safer for PG.

It's usually better during the 2nd trimester to any medical procedure.

Re: Surgery while pregnant?

I think Shamrock went through this -- FM her!

Re: Surgery while pregnant?

I'm having surgery Thursday. I will be under for about an hour and a half and in the hospital for 4 days. I'm 19 1/2 weeks prego..sucks but I have to do it.

Re: Surgery while pregnant?

Re: Surgery while pregnant?

I had surgery when I was 13 weeks preggo. I had an strangulated hernia. It had to be done, luckily I had just enterned into my 2nd trimester. It was a scary time for us, but luckily everything worked out well.
They used the safest anesthesia for baby and me, I don't remember now what it was. They monitor the baby right before and immediately after.

I wish you much luck if you have to have one.