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Afternoon everyone! So this morning after waking up nauseous and thinking it was something to do with my pouch, I ended up at the emergency room only to find out that they are going to FINALLY diagnose me with gallstones. I think I had them prior to my bypass sx, but it was never diagnosed so my surgeon left it in. Needless to say, I am back on an all liquid diet till tomorrow and I can have NO FATS OF ANY KIND! This is a big problem for me b/c I am allowed to have fats in my diet; aka cheese, olive oil, avacadoes, refried beans, etc. The good fats, not french fries and cheese steaks. I still have trouble with meats, esp chicken and I hate eggs and fish!! AHHH!! I am frustrated mostly because on May 18 of this yr I had my tonsils out, my septum straightened, and my sinuses cleaned out and was out of work for 2.5 weeks. I used up all my sick time and vacation time (I have only been at my job for 9 months and short term disability denied me coverage). I am joking about it b/c I dont really have a choice in the matter, the surgeon said the sooner it comes out the easier it will be (as opposed to having it out after I have another attack). I will have had 3 surgeries in less than 2 years how awesome is that?!?!? (dripping with sarcasm!!!)...thanks for listening everyone!! Sarah

Sarah, Sorry to hear that you're having yet another surgery, but I'm telling you, you'll feel so much better after this one. I had my gallbladder out last October and have felt quite a bit better since then. You might also find that some of the foods that were bothering you before will be a lot easier to tolerate. Take care, and let us know how everything turns out. Linn

Sarah...hi I had my gallbladder removed in April of this year and was only off work for 13 days. I was very concerned about my sick time. IT was a very easy surgery/recovery for me. I had a gallbladder attack in early April and the gb was removed on april 26. no biggie. glad I had it done, too. good luck Denise

Sarah, Hate to hear your gall bladder is giving you problems. I know you aren't looking forward to yet another surgery, but you will probably feel much better once you have it done. Quick question... what kind of symptoms did you have? A few days ago, I had horrible pains that would come and go about every 2 minutes for about 1 hour right after I ate lunch and then again after supper. It felt almost like labor pains but it was right under my breast bone, about where my pouch is. Those were the only two times its happened. I'm wondering if maybe my gall bladder is acting up. I thought that if it happened again, I would call my surgeon and ask her about it. It hasn't happened again. Just wondering if it could have been my gall bladder. Thanks in advance.... Wanda

hi wanda, I first thought something was stuck in my pouch so I drank some warm tea and made myself vomit but when the pain didnt go away and started to get worse I knew it was different. It was a sharp,constant, stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen that radiated to the right side and it did start right after I ate. It just got worse and it wouldnt go away. There was no position where I could get comfortable. I have had this pain before and it would only subside with vomiting, only this time I was smart enough to go to the ER. I dont know if your pains are gallbladder related but I would still call my surgeon if they happen again!! good luck! sarah