Gallbladder Issues

[tjloser 62]

Well I found out I had gallstones 4 weeks after surgery so tomorrow morning I will be going in again at 5 weeks out to have my gallbladder removed. I wasn't happy about this but nothing I can do about it. I would rather have it taking care of before there's a major problem. It wasn't due to the wls, as I've been having some of these feelings for a while now and plus I haven't lost enough weight to cause that problem. Well I have to be at the hospital at 8:30am so I'm going to get it together and go to bed. I'm not worried right now but I know that will change in the morning when I get to the hospital. Good nite all.

[mrscastillo 32]

Good luck!

After my lapband i was having issues with my gallbladder..... My surgeon put me on meds for a week and the problem subsided.... I hope it doesn't continue when I get the sleeve next week.....

Keep us updated. Good luck and sending prayers!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

You're in my thoughts! Best of luck and a speedy recovery!

[Marty McSkinnystein 342]

You're going to be so glad it's out! I suffered for years with gallstones.

[kaysonsmom 59]

You will be so happy when its out. I had mine out this past Sunday. I had my sleeve July 12 and gallbladder August 12. Hopefully no more bumps in the road.

[marie bella1968 21]

Well I found out I had gallstones 4 weeks after surgery so tomorrow morning I will be going in again at 5 weeks out to have my gallbladder removed. I wasn't happy about this but nothing I can do about it. I would rather have it taking care of before there's a major problem. It wasn't due to the wls' date=' as I've been having some of these feelings for a while now and plus I haven't lost enough weight to cause that problem. Well I have to be at the hospital at 8:30am so I'm going to get it together and go to bed. I'm not worried right now but I know that will change in the morning when I get to the hospital. Good nite all.[/quote']

Well that's one thing I don't have to worry about I had mine removed almost 16 years ago

[Back~To~Amy 307]

Good luck today. This is a good thing. You want of out before you ever have a bad attack because that is PAINFUL!

[LeaveItToSleever 80]

Well I found out I had gallstones 4 weeks after surgery so tomorrow morning I will be going in again at 5 weeks out to have my gallbladder removed.

I would rather have it taking care of before there's a major problem. It wasn't due to the wls, as I've been having some of these feelings for a while now and plus I haven't lost enough weight to cause that problem.

I agree, the gallstones cannot be due to your WLS, they had to be there beforehand. How did they find out that you had gallstones? In my case, it took an abdominal ultrasound, which was performed PRIOR to my WLS. They removed my gallbladded at the same time they did my sleeve. Didn't they do an abdominal ultrasound before you had your sleeve? If so, why didn't they just take out your gallbladder when you had the sleeve done? Putting you through two surgeries is insane. I really feel for you.

[sarahr0 66]

I had mine removed with my sleeve. I didn't even know I had gallstones but they did the ultrasound prior to my sleeve surgery. my dr told me that is best I get it out with my sleeve bc big weight loss causes gallstones and he said I would probably have an attack a few weeks after my sleeve surgery and I would have to get it put then... he said might as well kill two birds with one stone and get it out with my sleeve so I wouldn't have to get surgery twice

[Marty McSkinnystein 342]

Mine was so bad the surgeon said it was STUCK to my stomach and it was all diseased and inflamed and there was evidence of a recent attack and prior pancreatitis (never knew that).

I got so used to saying after meals "Oh my stomach hurts- must be my gallbladder." LIved that way for so long.

I've been so proactive about health but in some ways (that) so dumb.

Well, actually I also put it off knowing they'd be doing it at same time as WLS...

[Wheetsin 714]

GB removal is a total breeze compared to VSG. You'll be very happy it's out. Acclimate slowly to trigger foods - some people have "phantom" attacks for a while (I didn't but I've seen them happen).

[tjloser 62]

They did not do an ultrasound before my wls. But I started having pain on my right side and wanted to make sure it wasn't something with the wls. They did an ultrasound and found stones. Well I had my surgery this morning and all went well. I'm home and resting. I'm glad it's over, now I can truly heal and enjoy my sleeve journey.

[SpecialK1960 252]

Glad to hear it all went well. I think most of us fear a possible trip "back to the garage" for a gallbaldder operation. So sorry you had to. Good luck and speedy recovery.

[Capt Derel 287]

Yep I just had my 4th attack. I am going get looked at when I get inshore. Hopefully I will be okay for the next 3 weeks. Its gotta come out.