Gallbladder sludge ball

Anyone diagnosed with this? Help!! Liz

Hi Liz, Gosh, I'm so sorry you're having GB problems. The fact of the matter is 30% of RNY patients develop gallstones and 10% need their gallbladder removed; hopefully you'll be in the 90% who don't. I can't offer much advice, I'm affraid; you just have to get through it until the "sludge" passes. However, your doctor can prescribe medication to prevent any further gallstones from developing. Check out this web-link below. It will tell you all about RNY and gallbladder issues. http://www.gastricbypassfamily.com/Gallbladder.html Good luck and let us know how you're doing, Darrin

Liz, Here's what I found on gutdoc.com Gallstones vary in size. They may be as small as tiny specks, or as large as a small ball. The vast majority measure less than 20 mm, about 1 inch, across. Over time gallstones may grow in size and/or numbers. However, many gallstones remain the same size for years.Gallbladder sludge occurs when multiple crystals of cholesterol and bilirubin pigments accumulate within the gallbladder but do not fuse together to form a gallstone. Gallbladder sludge typically occurs with fasting and resolves spontaneously. In some, but not all persons, gallbladder sludge can develop into gallstones. In the majority of cases, gallbladder sludge is asymptomatic. However, sludge may cause symptoms identical to those attributed to gallstones. "Silent" stones cause no problems and there is no need for treatment. Once symptoms arise, they not only persist but they increase in frequency. The chance that a "silent" gallstone will become symptomatic is 2% for each year. The longer gallstones are present, the more likely it is that they could cause symptoms. However, it will take approximately 25 years for the majority of persons with asymptomatic gallstones to develop symptoms

Thanks to everyone for the great info.... I love this site... Liz