Meds to dissolve potential gall stones

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

I read lots of stuff on the internet, especially lately. But I read on webmd that if a person has no symptoms of gallstones, then the gallbladder will be left in tact and meds will be given to dissolve potential gallstones during the rapid weightloss phase. Any truth to that?

[amazon 579]

That's been my experience.

I'm on 300mg 2 x day of ursodiol (sp?)

I'll be on this for the first 6 months to prevent gall stones.

[roundisashape 712]

Same here - they're horse pills, but haven't had any unpleasant reactions to them.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

Ok. Cool Beans

[amazon 579]

Same here - they're horse pills, but haven't had any unpleasant reactions to them.

Mine are just normal sized capsules. Maybe there's another they could use if they're hard to get down?

[Justoperated 141]

Have been told that I should start at week 4.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

good to know! thanks!

[mroth28 23]

I was sleeved on 12/15 I am on the Meds too... Large capsules but no problem getting them down.

[HMR 33]

I have surgery monday and have those to take also, they are capsules and was wondering if I should open them or swallow whole? I can't beelive if youhave that much trouble getting 1-2 oz of Water down that we can get a large capsule down. It's a little daunting looking..lol.