Actigall ??? for Houston RNY Patients
When I went on a diet in 2001 I was very successful in losing a bunch of weight, and also gaining gallbladder issues! (the weight came back BTW!).
I had two gallstone attacks... I wound NEVER wish those on anyone!! Once I had my gallbladder out, those issues went away. So when I had WLS last year, I did not have to worry about the gallstones, as they no longer form and there is nowhere for them to form.
If there was a choice, I would have the gallbladder removed, as I was told many times that gallstone issues never really go away.
BTW - There is no need to have a gallbladder. Your body "adjusts" just fine. Now there may be some minor complications as a couple of people might tell you, but I think that applies to ANY surgery.
The only issue that I had was diarrea for the first couple of months until my body got used to no gallbladder. But this issue is not seen in all people, and I did not see it as an issue. I rather had diarrea then the attacks but that is just me!!
Good luck.
Michael.
I had two gallstone attacks... I wound NEVER wish those on anyone!! Once I had my gallbladder out, those issues went away. So when I had WLS last year, I did not have to worry about the gallstones, as they no longer form and there is nowhere for them to form.
If there was a choice, I would have the gallbladder removed, as I was told many times that gallstone issues never really go away.
BTW - There is no need to have a gallbladder. Your body "adjusts" just fine. Now there may be some minor complications as a couple of people might tell you, but I think that applies to ANY surgery.
The only issue that I had was diarrea for the first couple of months until my body got used to no gallbladder. But this issue is not seen in all people, and I did not see it as an issue. I rather had diarrea then the attacks but that is just me!!
Good luck.
Michael.
He has me on itr 2x a day for 6 months. I had DS, but I think it's the same for everybody.
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