Judy, I had major problems with my gall bladder back years ago and It does sound like that maybe what is going on with you..I usually dont like to give advice on something of the medical nature but you wouldnt even believe how long I dealt with that problem and what I went through because my insurance said it was a "preexisting condition" and wouldnt pay..because of them I almost died from this,SO..I really do know what Im talking bout on this one! BUT with that said, does the pain seem to radiate around to like your back and ribs or is it staying in one place?? When I would have them,they would start out with me getting very sick at my stomach, then I would get into a clammy cold sweat, and then I would hurt so bad that it felt like there was another person inside me trying to rip me apart from the inside out. (no exaggeration) When I first started having them they would start like having gas pains in your middle of your chest, and they would radiate around to my back in in my ribs....then as time went by they got much more violent. Im gonna give you some advice and If you take it, you will save yourself alot of physical hurt and trauma..First of all,go to the doc' tell him you think youre having gall bladder attacks,and let them run some tests. Generally they arent painful or anything, they just do an ultrasound to see if you have any stones, they may do blood work to see if you have gall bladder disease and IF you do have any of these, save yourself alot of trouble and schedule surgery and get it over with it. Now they can do it laproscopically and it usually is out patient and not too bad. Compared to the attacks, they especially arent bad! lol If you are having them and dont get treated you can develop Pancreatitis which can kill you,and may prolong the surgery and everything and make you stay in the hospital a long time. THis is what happened to me. My insurance at my work wouldnt pay for it because they said it was preexisting, I had attacks for about 3 yrs,I was really young, a single mom,and could in no way afford to pay for it,and had noone to help me. I had been carried into the ER unconcience like 3 times to be kept for a few days and sent back home. Sometimes I was sent home that same day. Finally,the last attack I had I knew I was dying,Id given up,I was in bed for like 3 days,my dad found me lying in my bathroom floor almost dead,carried me to the car and got me to the ER,and I had to stay there for 30 days with an IV in each arm,and a pump in my stomach pumping out gane green before they could even perform the surgery. Then they only did it because at this point it was a matter of life or death. I dont mean to scare you,but its just if it is what it is, then you need to just take care of it and get it over with. Other wise, it can turn into a scary situation like I had. And once you have it done, you will feel like a new person!! I promise! Take care. I wish you well. Oh,and if it isnt that, then keep going til you find out what it is. Just an FYI, this is very common for people who have lost alot of weight,yo yo diet, and / or have had babies recently. Those are just some things that can bring this on. Best wishes. Ann

Only 2 more days left until my SX on the 23rd. So Excited! Wish everyone Best of Luck!

Good luck you guys! Just remember to keep up on the pain and to walk. It really does help. I didn't keep up on my pain until I was switched to pills and I could tell a difference. Walking helps you and I am not sure how. I always felt better after I walked. Just make sure your pain meds are fully kicked in when you walk.

Try the Isopure protien waters, they taste good and don't have too much flavor and have 42 grams of protien. You can get them at GNC. They also have the shots that have 42 grams in 3 oz of liquid, they are thick like jellow just before it gels and taste sweet to me. I have been told they are good when they are almost frostie cold but be careful not to freeze them because the become like ice and you cant get them out. They are nice because you can put them in your purse and take them with you. Also the injury soup and unflavored protien are really good but they have less protien in them. I was told you can make Jello ice pops with the unflavored ones. Going to try that. Bernadette ps Good luck and lets keep in touch...

Well, Welcome. What surgery are looking at having?