Darn GB

Well I knew it was coming....another surgery. In May I had Open GBS, so far I have lost 155 lbs. My surgeon told me it may be a little fast, but he is proud of me. But now he gets to open me up again. My gallbladder is not working right and my PCP wants it removed. I figured it was coming but not this soon, only 10 months out. I guess if I cure one illness (no longer have sleep apnea), another one creeps in. Good luck to everyone. Matthew

I am sorry to hear that you have to have surgery. I will keep you in my prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery

Matthew, Good luck with the surgery. I had to have an incision hernia repaired two weeks ago. It does suck that one thing leads to another; however, on a good note I lost 17 pounds in the last three weeks. Can I ask if you were on actagall? It is a medication to protect your gallbladder during rapid weight loss. I'm on it and (knock on wood) no problems so far. Chip

No I never took actagall. My PCP offered it to me today in hopes of disolving the stones and relieving the pain. My bypass surgeon isn't returning calls so i may have to go to another surgeon. But I hope to have surgery by Monday if possible. Thanks for the support. Matthew

Hi Matthew, So sorry to hear you will be going under the knife again. My surgeon put me on Urso Forte for the next six months. I believe this is for the gallbladder. It's pretty yucky as I have to grind it up and put it in some juice, but if it's gonna keep me from having to get cut open again, it will be well worth it. Did your surgeon put you on anything for gallbladder? I do wish you the best of luck w/ your surgery. Please keep us updated. Hugs, Rosa