Non Or Low Functioning Gallbladder? Not Stones.

[mesaucedo 207]

Hi everyone,

I know a lot of us have gallstones later on and need to get their gallbladder removed but I was wondering if anyone had experienced a low or non-functioning gallbladder?

I have been having a different kind of pain and the magical web and family have led me to believe it may be my gallbladder that is not functioning properly. My aunt, uncle and grandmother (on my father's side) have all had non/low functioning ones and had to have them removed. The pain I am having is what they say they had.

I do have an appointment with my doc but not until Dec 15th so I am looking for any insight. It has been getting progressively worse and now comes with nausea. I have never been pregnant but it resembles what I would call morning sickness plus a pain in my upper abdomen and throbbing as it radiates outwards. It somewhat resembles extreme pressure pushing outwards. It lasts hours.

Anyone?

[Kristi64 33]

All your gb is, is a storage house for the digestive enzyme your liver produces. I would imagine that if for some reason your gb is not emptying out when you eat that it could cause the same symptoms as gallstones that you described. They can easily test you for that...having your gb out is a piece of cake compared to the sleeve...I cleaned out my garage 2 days after having mine out...you dont need it so if it is causing trouble best part with it. Good luck on whatever you do.