Gall Bladder issues

Good Morning everyone, I am 5 months post-op and just found out I may need to have my gall bladder removed. I know this is somewhat common. If any of you had this surgery done, please fill me in on what to expect. I am just tired of being so "sick and tired." Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Christine

I was 6 and a half months post op when my gall bladder had to be removed...no big deal...overnight in the hospital and was up and movin' and groovin' again within days...not a big deal. I might be a bit different...I was already at my goal weight (I was a VERY fast loser) and I had a tummy tuck done at the same time, so my recovery was a bit different than most at that point. But, it wasn't really all that bad. The only "problem" I had was that it seemed that anesthesia "paralyzed" my pouch a bit and it was like being a brand-new post op WLS patient. I literally had to go back to soups and liquids only for about a week. That was it though...nothing else. Within 10 days I was on vacation in Washington D.C.; walking around the National Zoo and all the monuments and in Georgetown. Good Luck and Have a Sparkling Day!! Mustang

Hi Christine, Sorry to hear about your gall bladder. Was wondering if you were put on any medication to keep this from happening after surgery. I was put on ursol to keep me from having gall bladder problems and have just been taken off at my last check up. Good Luck on your surgery and a quick recovery! Be Well, Julio

Hey Christine, I had my gallbladder out about 9 years ago..... They did it laproscoptically. I had the surgery Friday am. and was home that evening....not even an overnight stay. I was up vacuuming the next afternoon, and back to work on Monday. The worst part for me was I had pain in my shoulders the evening of the surgery which was the gas that they pump you up with. If they have to open you up, then that is a different story as well as a longer recovery time. Good luck! Kelly

Christine- Unfortunately, about 10% of the people who lose weight rapidly (regardless of how) will end up with gall bladder disease. Because the percentage is so low for weight loss surgery patients who will end up with gallbladder disease, most surgeons don't risk the side-effects of the gallbladder medication to prevent a problem that the overwhelming majority of patients won't experience in the first place. The good news is that the surgery is quick and easy-- relatively little pain and an amazingly quick return to feeling as good as you did before your gallbladder attacks. I had a little discomfort for a few days after surgery, but nothing that prevented me from going back to work. Good luck.