Gallstones question

Berry · March 15, 2007

I have been having constant upper back pain for the last few days. It goes away when I'm in bed but the pain is always there during the day. Is this a symptom of gallstones or do you think this could just be plain old annoying back pain? At my ultrasound back in January the tech found gallstones but I had decided against removing my gallbladder before the lapband surgery. I've been on a 2 week pre-op diet and I'm having my lapband done on Monday. Any advise???

Phatty · March 16, 2007

I suffered from gallstones horrible painfull things they were. When I had gallstone attacks there was no way In hell I was able to lay still the only thing that eased the pain was a really hot bath or a trip to the emergency department. The pain from my gallstones use to sit right where my rib cage joins ( the butterfly ) but did niggle into my back also. It use to start in my back and make its way to the front..

I had my gallbladder taken out b4 I had my lapband because I was told change in diet could actually make it worse

It's best to take yourself down to the dr's just to be on the safe side

Good luck with your surgery

tracew · March 16, 2007

Yepp...I totally agree, although my Gallbladder pain is different than that..and it can kinda sit in my back....it will only get worse with the weight loss....I think that you should consider what you are eating...and avoid those trigger foods, for instance, as long as I avoid chocolate at all costs..I am AOKAY! Good Luck

Tracey