Gallbladder problems after VSG

[Mcgann320 26]

Who has had gallbladder problems after the sleeve or symptoms? I am experiencing symptoms and have been told it's due to rapid weight loss. Am calling my dr tomorrow to see. Anyone else? I'm 4 months out of surgery and have lost 105 lbs.

[Lexigurl82 160]

I haven't had VSG yet but I did do some research regarding the gallbladder. What I read is that most surgeons prescribe a medication called actigall which helps prevent gallbladder stones/issues after VSG. It seems that a lot of people end up needing the gallbladder removed after VSG. I am going to ask my surgeon the next time I see him if he will prescribe me something to prevent gallbladder attacks/gallstones after surgery. Good luck to you!

[pixieredhead 79]

I actuality was going to post about this as well. I found out today that i need to get my gallbladder out. I have had no symptoms of having problems but my recent blood work showed that my liver levels were high. So i had to get an ultrasound on the right side of my stomach. ..turns out my gallbladder is full of stones. I know it's not uncommon after wls. I'm just accepting it needs to be done but of course I'm a little worried, mostly cause my heart rate has been low ever since my surgery. Does anyone have advice or what to expect. Thanks and i wish you the best with your surgery as well.

[butterfly23 423]

@@Mcgann320 I just had my gallbladder out last week - I am 6 months post-op and 125 down from my highest. I have never ever had GB issues before, the surgeon said it was because of my rapid weight lost. My recommendation is to not wait - I tried to put it off and ended up in hospital with no choice but to have it removed. Best of luck to you, I honestly didn't realize this was a possibility until it happened to me.

[Gabby F. 4]

I just had mine removed last week just a month and a half after the sleeve. It was very painful and I feel it was a big setback for me . I'm just glad it's over and I want to recover . ????

[itstimealready 180]

How would one know if they're having gallbladder problems? what are the symptoms?

[Gabby F. 4]

I had a sharp pain on my upper right side and it hurt all the way to my back. The last days before surgery it was even hard to walk, couldn't eat !

[TurboToo 12]

Yes, rapid weight loss can lead to gall bladder issues. My doctor put me on Actigal for 6 months. I am 7 weeks post op and so far so good. But time will tell. Wishing you the best.

[Dub 9,922]

I had a sharp pain on my upper right side and it hurt all the way to my back. The last days before surgery it was even hard to walk, couldn't eat !

Before the surgery ?

Had you been losing weight rapidly prior to the surgery ?

[Gabby F. 4]

This paín was after the gastric sleeve and then a month and a half I got this pain and it was my gallbladder full of stones ! I had gallbladder surgery a month and a half after the sleeve. It was very painful and I'm still recovering (got the GB surgery on the 23 rd of oct ) it's been hard !

I did lose lots of weight the first month .. 30 pounds !

[heather5565 959]

Greeeeeeeaaaat

With my shitty luck I'm gonna need a cholecystectomy!