Problems With Gallstones

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I just received a message from my PCP at Kaiser and he's referred me to a surgeon to remove my gallbladder. I'm confused because I have no pain or sxs. They did an ultra sound and I guess they found some. I'm wondering if there's other treatments that will prevent gallstones or dissolve them?

[Csandegren 2]

I am scheduled for gallbladder surgery Oct 17th. I don't have stones yet, but have sludge and pain. I have checked with 3 doctors and surgery is the only answer. good luck!

[kmbrlycool 214]

Actigal is a medicine that can help... But you might as well get it removed before the pain starts. It is unbearable!

[myafternoondesires 5]

I'm surprised they didn't take it out when you had surgery. I am one of the few that still develops gallstones and I had my gallbladder removed five or six years ago. But did feel much better after it was taken out. But my luck I still develop the stones. Go figure. Hope you feel better soon. Big Hugs....

[louise aussie 4]

I was sooooo sick post surgery. They found sludge six weeks out by week ten had gallbladder out they found in excess of 800 stones. Haven't looked back. If its on offer to remove my advice is do it. The pain from sludge and stones is awful. Gd luck

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Thank you everyone. For some reason I'm more afraid about having this surgery than I was about getting sleeved. That means I will have an additional 5 go 6 incision cites. Wow, what is my stomach going to look like, "a shooting range?" LOL