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Well I recently had to get an ultrasound and it appears I have gallstones. So now I have to meet with my suregon to see how to proceed aka...surgery. They really should tell u or put it in a brochure that ur risk for gallstones increases with weight loss surgery.

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Well I recently had to get an ultrasound and it appears I have gallstones. So now I have to meet with my suregon to see how to proceed aka...surgery. They really should tell u or put it in a brochure that ur risk for gallstones increases with weight loss surgery.

Wow I'm so sorry !!!! My doctor told me the risk and checked if I had one ... And I did so he

Took my gallbladder out during my sleeve

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I'm surprised they didn't tell you about the increased risk - since I still have my gallbladder I have to be on medication to prevent gallstones for the first 6 months. I'm also on an acid reducer (but already was).

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My doctor put me on Unsdiol 300mg 2x a day to help prevent the gallstones. Been on it since surgery. Also, I became lactose intolerant, stopped diary but continued with stomach problems, turned out the Protein Powder I was drinking had milk. Hope you are feeling better soon

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