Gallstones?surgery Again?

[PattieW 3]

I just had an ultrasound and the quote was " if gallstones were diamonds you would be a rich woman". I am on my third surgery, 2008 lapband placed, 2010 band slipped and hernia repaired, 2011 band out and sleeve done another hernia....now more surgery for gallstones. I give! Any of you had your gallbladder out? I here it is not uncommon with bariatric surgery and weight loss.

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

I've been lucky; but you're right, it's not uncommon. Unfortunately, you'll have to have it out at some point; might as well do it pre-emptively before you have an attack. It's normally done laparoscopically, although if you have extensive scarring from your previous surgeries, they sometimes end up making a classical incision.

[Gigi_Girl 77]

Gallbadder surgery is not too bad. Similar to the discomfort from having lap band surgery. It is very common with women who lose a lot of weight. I had my gallbadder out In 2005 after rapid weight loss and little to no fat in my diet. My attack was set it off when I cheated....I ate a few bites of a hot dog. (If you already have stones, any fatty or spicy food can set off the attacks if your system is not used to it.) Short of staying on demerol for the labor like pains, I was glad to get the gallbladder gone.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I am so sorry you have to have all these complications from wls. Best wishes!

[Shemy-away 83]

I had my GB out one week ago 6 weeks after my sleeve. The pain is not nearly as bad as the sleeve and I only needed my pain meds for 2 days. I've read stats that up to 4 years out, up to 80% of sleeve patients need their GB out, so yes its very common.

do you plan to have yours out?