Any one else told about gallbladder troubles

Hi everyone- This is not exactly a WLS questions so to those who aren't interested, be forewarned :o) However, it seems as though many of us here have had gall bladder problems, that's why I'd like to ask it. My friend has been having abdominal pain and pressure for about 6 weeks now. She lost 25 pounds in 1 month, and no, she didn't have WLS :o) She was very slightly overweight before she lost the 25 pounds. After having to practically beg for CAT scans and (I think) an MRI, the doctor discovered she had gallstones and/or polyps in her gallbladder. But even though my friend's been in all this pain, she was told there were many of them (stones and/or polyps) but they weren't big enough and to come back in 6 months!!! I was LIVID when I heard that! About 16 years ago, I had 1 horrible gallstone attack and the surgery was scheduled ASAP! I was just wondering if anyone else with gallbladder issues was told to "wait and see", I feel like "wait and see" what?- She is already in constant pain :o( My friend is also having another issue with her urinary bladder, maybe someone might know what's going on?? My friend has felt constant discomfort and pressure in her bladder, she says it feels like she has a bladder infection. She was prescribed Detrol (Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go right now...), and that's helping somewhat but it's not solving the problem. The bigger picture is, my friend has a prolapsed bladder, excuse me for being graphic but she can actually feel it in her vagina and sometimes has to "stuff" it back up to get some relief! The doctor (well, actually some kind of nurse from hell) said "Well, yes, maybe your bladder has dropped a little, but it hasn't dropped ENOUGH to warrant surgery!" I feel so frustrated for my friend, not to mention that I'm worried about her health. Does anyone else have a similar experience with either gall bladder or urinary bladder? Thanks, Mea

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