Update - Chest Pains

ll, I went to my PCP today and my BP was normal (120/78) and my EKG was normal. She listened to my heart and lungs, normal, normal, normal. She is referring me out to a cardiologist to do a stress test - I did that pre-op - so am not too worried about that. She doesn't think it's my heart, but wants to make absolutely sure. I'm all for that. She also felt around my abdoment and the area where my gallbladder is is very tender when she pressed down on it. She was not sure if it was my gall bladder or tenderness because that's where I was cut for operation. However, none of my other sites were sore/tender. She then pressed against my upper abdominal area - just under my sternum and that was tender too. So I have to go and get an ultrasound of my gallbladder. They also did some blood work today. If both my heart tests and ultrasound tests come back negative, then she'll have me do an upper gi and maybe an endoscopy to see what's going on. She wants me to go ahead and start taking "the little purple pill" prilosec to protect my esophagus and such just in case it is GERD or something. So I'm going to buy that tomorrow and get started on it. Other than those two scary episodes (Friday, Tuesday), I've been fine. What's reassuring is that she doesn't think it's my heart, which is great!! Ugh!! Gallbladder is fixable, even though I dont' want another operation or anything. But hopefully whatever is wrong will just go away and not come back. Thanks for your words of encouragement and prayer. I appreciate it! I'll keep you posted as I find out more. Hugs, Trisha

Trisha, If it is your gallbladder and it has to come out, you'll be fine. I had gallbladder surgery last October. It was laproscopic. I woke up from surgery feeling really good, went home the next morning (a lot of people go home the day of the surgery), took it easy for a day, and was back to normal two days after surgery. There was very little discomfort. Just a little soreness, but nothing like the discomfort after an open gastric bypass (which really wasn't that bad either). So, actually, gallbladder would probably be good news. It's easy to take care of, and, once it's out, you're feeling great. I didn't realize how uncomfortable it was making me. I just ignored the constant discomfort after eating. Donna

Hi Trisha, Am so glad to hear that your appointment went okay today. Have been concerned for you. Will keep you in my prayers and hope that everything else turns out okay for you with the other tests they are doing. Please let us know what you find out! Roxi

I had my gallbladder taken out at the same time I had the gastric bypass and they were able to do it laparoscopically as well because of gallstones. I was lucky enough to kill two birds with one stone! I hope you dont have to go through another surgery, but if it is your gallbladder it is better that it is taken care of. I wish you luck and hope you feel better. Bonnie

Okay, glad we are starting to rule things out...first heart. Good. Next gallbladder, etc. You will be okay! Just keep your head up! Courtney