I win gallbladder surgery!

I am 13 months out.  I hit my goal right at the one year mark.  I was doing great until 3 weeks ago. I started feeling nauseous after every meal.  Then 2 weeks ago, I went to the ER because I was having severe pain and vomiting blood (small amt. but after vsg - even a year later, it freaked me the heck out) - they found nothing.  A week later, another attack.  A few days later, another one.  The first two lasted 4-5 hours.  The third only about 30 minutes. I called surgeon - I was due for my 1 year appt anyway.  They scheduled a HIDA and an ultrasound.  That was yesterday.  HIDA was normal, but ultrasound showed stones.  So, he wants to take out my gallbladder.  IN SEVEN WEEKS.  I want to cry having to wait that long - but I like this doctor and I don't really want to use anyone else.  

They tell me to minimize attacks not to eat fatty foods (I really don't anyway) - so I"m feeling a little panicked and scared to eat.  It's not the worst pain I've ever been in (that was a trimal ankle fracture) but I'd rather have a baby than be in that pain again.  It's awful.

So... I don't remember them telling me this was a side effect of rapid weight loss, but apparently it is.  Gah.

/end whine

So sorry about your gall bladder troubles. I've read and heard from my doctor's staff that gall bladder trouble during fast weight loss is more common than we would like. Because you're using up your body's reserves of fat, even though you are probably eating lean things, it puts a lot of stress on the gall bladder, and sometimes, it's just too much.

I'm holding my breath about my own gall bladder. I've had minor trouble with it in the past. The sleeve just might put it over the edge.

Keep us posted as to how you're doing.

psychoticparrot

Owwwwwwwwwwww. I had my gallbladder out years before my WLS and the constant pain SUCKED.

Can you find a list of "safe" foods that wouldn't upset your gallbladder, and stick to them? Lean lunchmeat, yogurt, seafood? Maybe having a plan of attack will help, I know it often does for me.

That's a great idea.  I wi**** wasn't just "hit or miss" - but if I drank protein shakes and ate yogurt for 3 months last year, surely I can do it again ;-)

I guess I should feel lucky that mine was removed 10 years ago- but those attacks were miserable!!!

Are you really determined to use this surgeon? I don't think I could be that patient! 

I'd really like to.  He did my sister's gallbladder 12 years ago and her vsg 3 years ago.  And he's my vsg surgeon.  I'm thinking...well, he didn't kill me last time ;-)  (I'm a little paranoid and dramatic ;-) )

That's understandable!! Stick with what makes you feel comfortable. Maybe you can call and check if they have any cancellations?

Why would he make you wait 7 weeks? 

The response I got was "he's very busy" :/