Gall Bladder Removal

[Countess 5]

Hi there- i am six weeks poat op frm aleeve and had my gb removed this mornIng. I had been having gallstone attacks for a few years and didn't know what it was. Had a nasty attack last Friday and left work in an ambulence and there you have it. I thought they were supposed to check your gall ladder and remove it if you were having issues( at the same time as wls)?? Anyone have thoughts on this?

[jasleeve 440]

i had a gall bladder attack before. that pain is noooo joke! lol.

[IowaAndy 95]

From what I remember reading they do not take you gallbladder as a standard practice. Many on here take medications after surgery to prevent problems with the gallbladder. My doctor did not suggest of put me on any medications. I know that when I did my 8 month liquid diet they told me that there was a chance that you may have to have your gallbladder removed. Only 1 person in my group of about 16 had her removed and everyone else was fine. Guess it depends on each persons makeup. sorry you had this problem but I do know that it can happen

[Shemy-away 83]

From what I remember reading they do not take you gallbladder as a standard practice. Many on here take medications after surgery to prevent problems with the gallbladder. My doctor did not suggest of put me on any medications. I know that when I did my 8 month liquid diet they told me that there was a chance that you may have to have your gallbladder removed. Only 1 person in my group of about 16 had her removed and everyone else was fine. Guess it depends on each persons makeup. sorry you had this problem but I do know that it can happen

I know this isn't the topic, but 8 MONTH liquid diet? ?? Wowzers!

OP, I wish you a speedy recovery!!

[Foxbins 625]

My gallbladder was removed 10 months after surgery. I had lab tests before surgery that did not show any inflammation, but my surgeon told me that the pathology report showed "chronic inflammation" after it was removed. I can only assume that it started getting inflamed after surgery though I didn't have any symptoms until I got pancreatitis. If you did a pre-op diet, plus the six weeks post-op, that's probably enough time for it to get good and angry. I'm happier with mine gone anyway.