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I went to the Doctor today because I had a really bad gallbladder attack after lunch on Saturday. It lasted until 3am Sunday morning. It was very painful and I had a lot of belching with it. I am going for an ultrasound tomorrow to check on it and to see what is going on. I may have to have surgery to get it removed. I sure hope that isnt the case. I don't want to have to go through another surgery. My side is still hurting and I am on a bland diet this evening and then fasting until after the ultrasound. Wish me luck!

Angie

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Melissa, That would stink! I'm so sorry to hear that you are suffering like this. Feel better and if there is anything I can do to help let me know.

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Oh Angie...I am so sorry. I had mine out in March of 99. It was about the same healing time as the band. Who will do your surgery? Make sure they are careful with the band...wouldn't want it to get messed up.

Please keep us posted!!!!

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Angie, I'm sorry I called you Melissa, I keep getting your screen names messed up.

Feel better and let us know if we can help. I had my GB out 19yrs ago. It is so much easier now to have it out. I sure hope you won't have to though.

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Angie, I hope you don't have to have another surgery...but if you do, I'm sure you will do great. You have had such great weight loss and are doing awesome with your band.

Melissa

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Thanks everyone. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow and let you know what they have to say. I cant eat or drink anymore tonight. My ultrasound is at 8:30 so good thing it is early! :)

Dianne it is ok. I knew who you were talking too! :)

Angie

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Angie, we're thinking of you! I'm praying everything will go well. Please keep us posted!

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Well here is the verdict. I have to have surgery! YAY! <sigh> I am trying to see if Dr. Bauman can do this so he can go in there and not mess anything up with the lapband. We shall see. Me General Practitioner got the results today and sat me down and said I have to have surgery due to gallstones and I have kidney stones in both kidney's. I am falling apart at the seams here girls! I hope this isnt hard on me and that I recover like I did with the Lap-band. Wish me luck and I will keep you updated on when I am having it. :(

Angie

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OH I'm so sorry to hear that Angie. My friend kept putting off the surgery. She finially couldn't take it any longer and had it done last month. She felt great the next day. So you can think of it that way. Your lucky it's now and not 19yrs ago! I was in the hospital for 2 weeks after! Still a bummer I know.

Keep us posted.

di

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Angie~ I'm so sorry you are going to have surgery. I think you will bounce back quickly. I had galbladder surgery 1 month before band surgery and they are very simular to recover from. You will be fine and the attacks are awful and all that will be gone. So it is well worth having this done. good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!

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I too hope Dr. Bauman can do the surgery for you! I hate that you're going through this, but like Jamie said, at least you won't be bothered with painful gallbladder attacks again.

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Answers are wonderful. glad you know the source of your discomfort. Keep us posted on your surgery (I know you will) so we can be praying and thinking of you! It's gonna be fine, and you will feel sooooo much better! Drink your water!!!!

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Hey Angie...yes please keep us posted. I know everything will be fine. Mine was outpatient surgery so no long stays in the hospital and I think you will be back on your feet before long. Hang in there!!!

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