Pain problem solved...more surgery
Repost from main board.....sorry I am lazy 
I had been having bad stomach aches, cramps, just pain! I had been diagnosed with ulcers very early post-op and they all thought they must had gotten worse. But when acidpex and carafate didn't work, I was sent to a GI specialist. I had an upper endo awhile back and it was discovered that I did have an ulcer but nothing that should be causing discomfort. (pouch looked good at two+ years out~I was worried about that) So then I was ordered a GB ultrasound....gallbladder looked fine, but the surgeon wanted to have a better look at it and ordered a hidascan. I had the hidascan yesterday....took 3.5 hours becuase my small bowel wouldn't fill with the radioactive dye.....but they got the test done awyways, and I waited for the doc to call. I got the call a couple hours ago that my gallbladder was not working, VERY sluggish under 30% function. Plus the doctor said something about a connection being clogged/blocked.....couldn't understand that part. I am now going to see a general surgeon to set up the gall bladder removal. What should I expect? I was hoping to not have surgery again for awhile.....I had WLS 12/03....total hysterectomy 10/04.....08/05 full TT with anchor cut and muscle repair.....01/06 breast reduction....plus c-sections in 1999 and 2001. I am kinda worn out on the whole surgery thing Like I said....I was hoping for a break Anyways.....I am glad they figured out what was causing the stomach pain, and I am glad to get rid of it, just kinda bummed about another surgery. I am like the 4th person now that I know personally who has had WLS then there GB took a poop. I was even on the URSO for like 6 months post-op Well thats what I know! Take Care jesi
I had been having bad stomach aches, cramps, just pain! I had been diagnosed with ulcers very early post-op and they all thought they must had gotten worse. But when acidpex and carafate didn't work, I was sent to a GI specialist. I had an upper endo awhile back and it was discovered that I did have an ulcer but nothing that should be causing discomfort. (pouch looked good at two+ years out~I was worried about that) So then I was ordered a GB ultrasound....gallbladder looked fine, but the surgeon wanted to have a better look at it and ordered a hidascan. I had the hidascan yesterday....took 3.5 hours becuase my small bowel wouldn't fill with the radioactive dye.....but they got the test done awyways, and I waited for the doc to call. I got the call a couple hours ago that my gallbladder was not working, VERY sluggish under 30% function. Plus the doctor said something about a connection being clogged/blocked.....couldn't understand that part. I am now going to see a general surgeon to set up the gall bladder removal. What should I expect? I was hoping to not have surgery again for awhile.....I had WLS 12/03....total hysterectomy 10/04.....08/05 full TT with anchor cut and muscle repair.....01/06 breast reduction....plus c-sections in 1999 and 2001. I am kinda worn out on the whole surgery thing Like I said....I was hoping for a break Anyways.....I am glad they figured out what was causing the stomach pain, and I am glad to get rid of it, just kinda bummed about another surgery. I am like the 4th person now that I know personally who has had WLS then there GB took a poop. I was even on the URSO for like 6 months post-op Well thats what I know! Take Care jesi 
hi Jesi. That's about the same percent mine showed. I had laproscopic gall bladder removal and went in at ten am.m. and was home by two p.m. I was swollen and miserable. Looked pregnant. i haven't had any food or bowel issues. Everything is just like before. Oh, I almost forgot, I did take off work for a week because at the time I was working with mental patients. My first night back, I helped in a code since I was the charge nurse and somehow ended up on the floor with a wild patient on top on my and six other workers restraining him. i was yelling get me up I just had surgery but no harm was done. I think you will sail right thru it. Good luck
Every one's different. I worked a half day, went to an outpatient place, had GB removed at 1 pm. procedure lasted 20 minutes. I awoke at 2:45 pm. I stopped by the office at 3:45 to attend a briefing. Stayed home the next day and was back at work the day after w/ no ill effects whatsoever.
Your mileage may vary...
Nowhere Man/PH/Jay
Having problems with the gallbadder after surgery is COMMON thats why alot of surgeons routinely remove it at the same time as the WLS in order to prevent a second surgery. Sorry your going to have to have another. Hopefully this will be it and you'll be fine. I would ask about the clogged/blocked part - was that with the gallbadder or your intestines?
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