Gallbladder???
How do you know if you are having issues with your gallbladder? I am 2 weeks post-op as of tomorrow and for at least the last week I have pain on my right side. It radiates all the way into my back. It is especially painful after meals and in the evenings. Thoughts?
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” -Theodore Roosevelt
How do you know if you are having issues with your gallbladder? I am 2 weeks post-op as of tomorrow and for at least the last week I have pain on my right side. It radiates all the way into my back. It is especially painful after meals and in the evenings. Thoughts?
this is classic gallbladder pain. Your surgeon or PPP will need to order a scan to see for sure
Thank you for the response. I called the doctor's office and they are going to schedule a scan for hopefully tomorrow. I just hope it doesn't need to be removed.
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” -Theodore Roosevelt
Gall bladder problems are really common for anyone with large weight loss, surgery or not. Get checked out as soon as you can.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
on 9/4/15 6:11 am
And gallbladder problems are especially common for women over a certain age, those who are obese, and from rapid weight loss. Yeah, we hit the trifecta jackpot! ;) I had mine removed last fall as a result--BTW, note that having it removed doesn't guarantee no further pain if you're one of the unlucky ones...
Referred to Guelph, Dec. 3/12. Orientation: Mar 7/13. NUT/SW/RN Jun 18/13. Nutrition Class Jul 3/13. NUT/SW/RN Aug 19/13. Post-op Nutrition Class Dec 30/13. Approval for surgery from Dr. Jules Foute Nelong Feb 10/14. Surgery Apr 23/14.
