paula2468 7 Posted October 20, 2012 I had similar problems for months, X-rays, barium swallow... Still nothing. I ended up having to have my band emptied and after a CT and Hida scan they realized it was my gallbladder. Bad thing is now I'm feeling very defeated by my band. Up 25 lbs since last year, finally keeping food down but feeling bad about the weight gain. Any tips to get back in the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asquill17 72 Posted October 21, 2012 Thanks... I should read up on gallbladder issues. But to answer ur question I find that tracking my calories even if I go grossly over helps so much. My fitness pal is a godsend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paula2468 7 Posted October 22, 2012 I guess gallbladder problems are very common. I knew something big was wrong when I just couldn't get enough sleep.< /p> The other symptoms were all something too but I never was a sleeper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandiCartmill 18 Posted October 24, 2012 Thanks... I should read up on gallbladder issues. But to answer ur question I find that tracking my calories even if I go grossly over helps so much. My fitness pal is a godsend As it sounds like your gall bladder call your Dr for Referral to get a ultrasound or even better a hida scan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asquill17 72 Posted October 24, 2012 I have an appt w a gastro tomorrow. I'm def bringing this up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asquill17 72 Posted October 24, 2012 I have an appt w a gastro tomorrow. I'm def bringing this up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandiCartmill 18 Posted October 27, 2012 I have an appt w a gastro tomorrow. I'm def bringing this up How was your appointment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asquill17 72 Posted November 2, 2012 I have my scope scheduled for Wednesday.. But now living on long island I'm dealing with the aftermath of sandy.. No gas and the clinic is an hour away. I'm hoping I can still make the appointment... But there's this stupid gas, ice shortage and many of us are still w/o power (we're one of the few lucky ones) so I'll update soon... 1 Angelizz10 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asquill17 72 Posted November 8, 2012 GI scope showed no slip or erosion!!!! We're Going to now test the gallbladder and check fro stones! So thrilled it's not my band!!! 2 Nicole Sikes and Angelizz10 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angelizz10 76 Posted November 8, 2012 GI scope showed no slip or erosion!!!! We're Going to now test the gallbladder and check fro stones! So thrilled it's not my band!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Thank you for taking time to post to us. God help you all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunkie68 6 Posted December 18, 2012 Glad everything was OK with your band, and I hope y'all are recovering from Sandy. I live in Louisiana, so we're passingly familiar with hurricanes, and my heart just broke seeing all the devastation Sandy caused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites