6 months post op, gallbladder removal, possible hiatal hernia adjuatment

[jayepea 3]

Hi everyone,

Before my surgery in December 2016, I had a completely normal gallbladder. However, on Tuesday of this week I had the most horrible stomach pain imaginable and was rushed to the ER. I'm not exaggerating when I say that a gunshot or knife wound would hurt just as much. After about 45 minutes the pain subsided, but the ER doctor insisted on an ultrasound. Needless to say, my gallbladder is now full of stones so I'm having it removed next week.

I met with my surgeon today about the gallbladder issue, but also admitted that the upper part of my stomach directly underneath my breastbone felt bloated and tender, just like it felt before I even knew I had a hernia. He told me I was very possible for fat loss to be cause for retightening (or something like that) the diaphragm.

Has this happened to anyone else? Also for the past two months I've felt like my old self, my appetite is back to where it was pre-op.

Thanks so much!

Jaye