Lisa LoVuolo 63 Posted October 25, 2021 I have gallstones and they are so painful to pass and abdominal painsSent from my octopus using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonaplane 1,613 Posted October 25, 2021 Call your surgery center. 1 Summermoose reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleeve_Me_Alone 656 Posted October 25, 2021 When was your surgery? Are you on Actigall/Ursodiol? Gall bladder problems are quite common for WLS patients in the active weight loss phase, especially if you had a history prior to surgery. Definitely contact your surgeon and get seen! If the pain can't be managed, go to the ER. 1 Summermoose reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa LoVuolo 63 Posted October 25, 2021 When was your surgery? Are you on Actigall/Ursodiol? Gall bladder problems are quite common for WLS patients in the active weight loss phase, especially if you had a history prior to surgery. Definitely contact your surgeon and get seen! If the pain can't be managed, go to the ER. My surgery was 3/15/2017. I am not on actigall/ursodial Sent from my octopus using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,414 Posted October 26, 2021 They are almost impossible to pass usually because of their size. Certain medications can help dissolve very small gravel but the side effects aren’t the nicest & until they are gone you will continue to experience pain. Have you had an abdominal ultrasound to see how many you have & how large they are? Best treatment is to have your gall bladder removed otherwise you will continue to experience pain. My surgeon said once you have one stone you will likely develop more. Gall stones can develop because of high cholesterol, prolonged weight loss, menopause or high bilirubin levels. 1 Summermoose reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted October 26, 2021 do you have a primary care provider? You've posted several medical issues here that may or may not be related to your surgery. Plus you're several years out from surgery, too. I would call a doctor rather than ask people on the internet for medical advice. 3 Smanky, Arabesque and Summermoose reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa LoVuolo 63 Posted October 30, 2021 They are almost impossible to pass usually because of their size. Certain medications can help dissolve very small gravel but the side effects aren’t the nicest & until they are gone you will continue to experience pain. Have you had an abdominal ultrasound to see how many you have & how large they are? Best treatment is to have your gall bladder removed otherwise you will continue to experience pain. My surgeon said once you have one stone you will likely develop more. Gall stones can develop because of high cholesterol, prolonged weight loss, menopause or high bilirubin levels. I am in 2nd stage of menopauseSent from my octopus using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa LoVuolo 63 Posted October 30, 2021 do you have a primary care provider? You've posted several medical issues here that may or may not be related to your surgery. Plus you're several years out from surgery, too. I would call a doctor rather than ask people on the internet for medical advice.I am seeing a different primary care provider on WednesdaySent from my octopus using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa LoVuolo 63 Posted February 2, 2022 I am in 2nd stage of menopauseSent from my octopus using BariatricPal mobile appI am on my second stage of menopauseSent from my U307AS using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites