I noticed a few people from the UK mention it and all of my research online points directly to UK hospitals and the NHS. Their reasoning sounds very good, especially for those of us with a fatty liver. I'm 10 days away from surgery but was not advised that here. Anyone else?
My gallbladder issues are not terrible. One persistent gallstone. No attacks other than a little pinching sensation. HIDA showed ejection fraction fell from 79% to 24% in the last two years. I know it needs to go, but what kind of issues will I face a few months out? I'm particuarly concerned about the frequent diarrhea that I hear a lot about. That would put a damper on things. I'll be in the UK for 6 -8 weeks with plans to leave around August 25. Planes, trains, and a lot on foot. If it helps, I'm 64 and my doctor said it would be easier to get it over with before I get older. My surgery date is set for May 28. Wondering if I should reschedule for later this fall.
Also, bile binders may not be the optimal route due to certain meds I take.
I have a Resmed N30i mask that I wear sometimes, in rotation with others. Decided to get a P30i cushion to put on it to try out the pillows style and see if the leak rate was lower. Didn't want to invest as much for a test, so I ordered a generic one from Amazon. The little vent piece on it with the white filter inside has so many loose fibers both inside and outside of it. I could rinse it out, but I suspect whatever the filter is made of will continue to shed. I don't want to inhale the fibers - especially after the Phillips issue. Does anyone have a P30i cushion and notice any white fibers shedding?
I will need to have surgery within a couple of months. I do NOT want to go to the Medical Center. I found an old post here rating Indian Path as the 5th best hospital within 100 miles (the better ones were in NC). Is Indian Path still a solid choice ? Is Sycamore Shoals ok?
EDIT: Lots of helpful opinions and advice here, thank you! Turns out my options are more limited than I thought. Met with the surgeon today and they can't do it at Indian Path. We will do it at Franklin Woods.
