Trudy, I just wanted to say good luck with everything and I hope to see you on the loosing side soon. Steph

Hi Athina. My surgeon didn't put me on anything for my GB after surgery. He never even mentioned that this drug was out there. As for how long, I think my GB was unhappy the day after surgery. Everything coming out was yellow. (sorry for the graphics) I didn't think much of it at first but tests 2 months post-op showed my liver enzymes were high. Then at 5 months out they did a sonogram and it showed that my GB was chronically inflamed and had some stones in it. That's when they removed it. I don't know if 5 months is enough time to form stones or not but it seems fast to me. He also said that stones are not always the cause. I guess that sometimes the GB just malfunctions after RNY. This would fit because 2 months after surgery my liver enzymes were high. That is just to soon for stones. But if your doc has a med that he thinks will help preserve your GB then I'd definitely take it. Getting it removed is a snap but is still more surgery and I wonder if it is worth leaving it in. Chances of it going bad are 70%.

I am satisfied down 35 lbs. I am satisfied I have lost inches and enjoy the tool. Which one are you having?

My apologies I was referring to anyone who has had the laproscopic rny. I had the lap rny 2/15/07

Hi Mark, My name is Athina, and if any of my questions are too personal, please disregard this posting. I was just wondering about your gallblader surgery. I am new to this board, so I'm sorry in advance for asking this if you've already discussed it. Did your doctor put you on a medication called Actigall? I think that's the right name. Anyway, in my pre op packet that is one of the medications that I will be taking while I am losing 10 or more lbs./month. It's supposed to help the GB from going bad. And if I may also ask, how long after your wls did you have GB problems? Hope you're feeling better, Athina