Can't Wait To Divorce My Gall Bladder!

[jbart0973 19]

Yes...I'm actually excited about this! It's been quite an adventurous month with this pain in the a$$ gall bladder of mine. I've had 2 trips to the ER, an endoscopy, an ERCP, and was within minutes of getting this surgery 2 weeks ago just to be cancelled at the last minute. I had my last gall bladder attack this past weekend that lasted 2 days. (I hope I didn't just jinx myself by saying I had my last attack because there's still time for another one!) I just can't wait for this to be over. It's just not fun living in fear of another attack. As an added bonus I am getting my Lapland removed as well. I made the decision to get the sleeve an that surgery is scheduled for Dec 10th. I've had my band for 4 years and it has slipped so it's time to get rid of it!

[enigmachik 403]

I divorced my gallbladder in 2010. I remember the pain well. You'll be so much happier when it's out!

[kmbrlycool 214]

I just had my gallbladder out about two weeks ago. Took three trips to the Er and then a visit with GI doctor an then an upper endoscopy and then another more specialized endoscopy... Not to mention the X-ray, ultrasound, blood work and EKG done in the hospital during Er visits.

Finally... It was determined that it was my gallbladder.

After it was taken out they sent it away to be examined and they said that it was full of stones (Ew)

I have been pain free since.

I said... So I wasn't making it all up?!!!

The pain was debilitating and just horribly awful. Worst pain ever.

Good luck

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I'm very lucky that mine will be taken out when I am sleeved on 11/6. Anyone that has suffered through an attack knows it is something you never want to do again. I've had stones for years, but only became symptomatic about 2 years ago. The prospect of pending gall bladder surgery was actually a catlyst to move forward with the sleeve. Kill two birds...

Good luck!!!

[MsShaunaMarie 82]

I had my gallbladder out in 2010 and the attacks where horrible, my PCP at the time keep trying to treat me for heartburn and I repeatedly told him it wasnt until finally I went for an ultrasound and upper gi and they saw the stones and they were blocking the bial ducks causing the attacks and would wake me up out of a dead sleep, so glad it is out of my life forever! hehe

[chelbroyer 10]

Had mine out in 2007 after a twin pregnancy. I remember those attacks and I don;t miss them one bit! Yay for you getting it out! You will start feeling so much better!

[ambalam 54]

Mine is coming out next week! I was hoping to have it out at the same time as my wls, but it is severely infected now and honestly I am in so much pain I just wait out!!!! I always joke that my stomach is trying to kill me, between the gall attacks and the diverticulitis it really feels that way sometimes.

[JayneD 31]

My date is 10/23. Dr says he may take out my gallbladder too because ultra sound shows gallstones. I was surprised because I have no symptoms or pain at all.

[Fallenangel2904 494]

My surgery date is November 14th and at my last pre op appointment the nurse is explaining everything to me one last time and she was looking at the computer and goes 'oh and by the way your gallbladder is full of stones incase you didn't know' and I was like WHAT? lol I had an ultrasound back in July and no one told me I had gallstones- first u was hearing of this lol. I'm fortunate that I havent had any pain from it but Im preparing myself for an issue after surgery. She said if I have a problem with it after surgery I might have to have it removed, so we'll see I guess lol

[MrsPiggleWiggle 65]

You will be so HAPPY once it is out!!!! I got mine out a few years ago (and got mini dumping syndrome in exchange) and life is much, much better!

[Ready4success 380]

You will be so HAPPY once it is out!!!! I got mine out a few years ago (and got mini dumping syndrome in exchange) and life is much' date=' much better![/quote']

I went through the dumping for 3 years, after having mine removed. Now, I'm good if I go twice a week after the sleeve.

[jbart0973 19]

Surgery went very well! I'm so happy it's over. I had no nausea from the anesthesia at all which was what was frightening me the most. They gave me a patch behind my ear before surgery and anti nausea meds before i woke up from surgery. The Dr said my gall bladder was very inflamed and enlarged. So far the pain isn't too bad. I just went 12 hours without a pain pill but decided to take it because one of the incisions is bothering me a bit. Definitely not too bad overall though. I am on a clear liquid diet today and can go back to eating slowly tomorrow. I'm not really even hungry anyway. My Lapland was also removed do I'm interested in seeing how life is without it. I have until Dec 10th to get my sleeve so I am going to try not to gain weight in the meantime.

[MrsPiggleWiggle 65]

Good news about the surgery going well!