2 weeks post op

[nikkylove89 0]

Did anyone have any issues with their pancreas or gallbladder after surgery.

[Frustr8 7,886]

A lot of people seem to have to follow up with later gall bladder removal but I don't recall pancreatitis cases on here although I can see how there would be a possibility. I think to avoid gallstone difficulties is why many surgeons give a script,for ursadiol.

[nikkylove89 0]

Thank you

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

I had gallstones 7 months after my bypass. At my surgery (which was open) my surgeon palpitated my gallbladder checking for grit - but I was all clear, so he didn’t remove it. I had given him pre-surgery go-ahead to do so.

I had reached my goal weight - but rapid weight loss is correlated with gallstones, so it is a known possibility.

I have also never heard of an increased oancreatitis risk...

[Frustr8 7,886]

Well there would be if a wandering gallstone blocked the opening of the pancreatic duct. With the blockage the Fluid could start auto- digesting the gland. Worse case scenario, but scary to consider! 😪😥

[Jazzy1125 1,010]

My surgeon prescribed Actigall.. for gallstone prevention. I have to take it for the next 3 months.