Help! Pain!

[robynluevano 85]

Sleeved 9/4, down 40 lbs from highest weight. Just woke up shivering, stabbing pain where breastbone ends radiating to my right hand side (left if you are looking at me). I hurried up & got in the bath & hoping a warm soak will help but it isn't working. Only thing I did different today/tonight is take a Calcium supplement (just got them today) and that's it! Could it be gallbladder? I've never hd any gallbladder issues before. :-/

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[brennie 15]

Sleeved 9/4' date=' down 40 lbs from highest weight. Just woke up shivering, stabbing pain where breastbone ends radiating to my right hand side (left if you are looking at me). I hurried up & got in the bath & hoping a warm soak will help but it isn't working. Only thing I did different today/tonight is take a Calcium supplement (just got them today) and that's it! Could it be gallbladder? I've never hd any gallbladder issues before. :-/

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Sounds a lot like gallbladder! Are you running temp? Has pain relieved at all? Does it get better with slight pressure to area?

[robynluevano 85]

I'm still in tub. Hurts like horrible gas. But I know that's not what it is.

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[brennie 15]

I'm still in tub. Hurts like horrible gas. But I know that's not what it is.

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Sounds like it is and unfortunately it is very common after the sleeve and increased weight loss. I had mine out in surgery day just because I had so many issues before surgery. Usually it is when you eat fatty foods, spicy foods, rich foods. But don't chalk everything up to that. The pain can last for hours but it can be a hot gallbladder. Make sure that if its not relieved you go to the emergency room. If you have a temp then jus go in as well.

[robynluevano 85]

It's horrible. In almost crying.

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[brennie 15]

It's horrible. In almost crying.

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Have u taken anything for pain? Mine would take hours even after pain meds. But I'm a nurse and was able to tell what exactly was wrong with me. If your hurting and are worried then go to the ER. Have u ever been told u have stones?

[robynluevano 85]

We are at ER. I have never had a gallbladder issue in my life. :-/

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[brennie 15]

We are at ER. I have never had a gallbladder issue in my life. :-/

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Hope all goes well!

[brennie 15]

Hope all goes well!

Are you okay? Worried about you.

[robynluevano 85]

We got home at 6:30, slept since then. I have gallstones. My gallbladder wasn't infected, swollen, or inflamed. White blood count was elevated due to the attack.

I am calling my bariatric doctor tomorrow morning. He can do the surgery. Now to figure out cost wise if it is best to do it now, or wait until next year (bc of ins changes at work).

Thanks for asking!! :-)

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[Eat That Frog 53]

Good luck!

[nanaspez 58]

I have to take a pill twice a day for the next 6mos to prevent gallbladder problems and kidney stones. Did your doctor prescribe anything for you to prevent this problem?

[steelergirl 135]

I have to take a pill twice a day for the next 6mos to prevent gallbladder problems and kidney stones. Did your doctor prescribe anything for you to prevent this problem?

Whatvkind of pills ..I want some!!

[robynluevano 85]

I have to take a pill twice a day for the next 6mos to prevent gallbladder problems and kidney stones. Did your doctor prescribe anything for you to prevent this problem?

Nope! Nothing like that at all. :-/

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[nanaspez 58]

He gave me Ursodiol 300mg capsule. I just sprinkle it in my cream of wheat and Soup. But I do taste the bitterness of it.