Gallstones...

KatSpencer
on 1/11/06 8:44 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 08/29/05

just found out I have gallstones. Would like to hear other WLS experience. Thanks, Kat 08/29/05 RNY

miknikmom
on 1/11/06 10:04 am - Lake Forest, CA

I was put on that medicine to prevent themsince the first week of my surgery... Diana 263/195/135

Karyn6899
on 1/11/06 9:18 pm - Chicago, IL

RNY on 08/08/05

I was also put on that same medication... actigal i think its called... Good luck! Bridget 280/195/140ish

Tammy H.
on 1/12/06 12:26 am - Camden, NY

RNY on 08/15/05

I'm not on any medication for my gallbladder & so far have been doing pretty good. In December I started getting some little twinges and decided that I should add a little fat into my daily diet to keep the gallbladder working daily. I haven't had any problems since. My sister, who had wls at the end of June, had her gallbladder removed last month due to stones. It really isn't uncommon with rapid weight loss to get them. Sometimes, I think it would be easier if the surgeon removed it when he does the surgery, but insurance won't cover it unless it's diseased at the time of surgery. Good luck & keep us posted Tammy 291/284/217/145

RB
on 1/12/06 2:24 am - suwanee, GA

RNY on 08/08/05

Kat! this is VERY common after WLS surgery...they usually remove GB at the time of WLS surgery only if there is known underlining problem with it. Anybody can have Gallstones or cholecystitis developed, but in WLS patients it's just so much more common. I too have some issues with it now and plan on having Ultrasound done at 6 mo.post-op. It can be very painful, but once it's out, the whole problem gets resolved. Best of luck to you, Rita

Lee Ann
on 1/12/06 2:33 am - Somewhere In, AL

RNY on 08/24/05

I have them as well. I actually had them when I had my WLS. I was ticked that they did not take my gallbladder out. They were supposed to check for stones.

mccalles
on 1/12/06 3:41 am - Virginia Beach, VA

RNY on 08/24/05

My doc takes out Gall Bladder on all open RNY patients because of the proclivity to develop gallstones. I had mine out and the lab report indicated that I already had problems with it. (I knew that!) Guess it depends on the doc. Don't know if gall bladder comes out with laproscopic surgery... probably can, but not as prevalent. Eileen 337/255/160?

membylake
on 1/13/06 2:41 am - Erie, PA

I am on actigol for the first 6 months after surgery. Ugh.. one more month to go. They are big pills and some mornings they are tough to get down! Mary