Question:
5 yrs post op - gallstones?

Can anyone tell me what gallstone symptoms are? I don't think it's necessarily related to my RNY but I have had a dull pain in my upper right stomach area under the rib cage and it radiates into my back. I've had a touch of nausea for a couple of weeks off and on, and feel bloated and gassy....any thoughts? I did not have my gallbladder out at time of surgery and haven not had any problems with gallbladder during rapid weight loss phase (that I know of.) Thanks! Kim Open RNY 7/17/01 282/152/135    — KimBo36 (posted on May 21, 2006)

May 21, 2006
hey Kimberly. sounds like gallbladder to me,symptoms probably get worse with greasy foods and you may be tender under your right ribs on papation, a quick ultra sound should give you the verdict! good luck ! janet
   — janetrobinson

May 21, 2006
could also be an ulcer. Be sure to ask about both! I got symptons for both things at the same time, but they only diagnosed the gallstones. When I had my bladder removed and recovered from the pain, that nagging feeling was still there, and it turned out to be an ulcer! GOOD LUCK!
   — cedsangel

May 21, 2006
Hi Kim. You are describing exactly what I am dealing with right now. I had WLS about 7 months ago and about 1 month ago I had a severe bought of nausea and right upper quad pain. Since then it has begun radiating through into my back. I saw my doc who ordered an abdominal ultrasound, which I have Thursday. High fat foods send me into severe nausea and pain and I end up nauseous and gassy. Go see your doc as soon as you can to get a ultrasound before you end up into a severe crisis. Good luck. Shelly 312/230/180
   — scharlier

May 21, 2006
Your describing what I went through already and have had my gall bladder removed! Get to your doctor and discuss an ultrasound to determine if you have gall stones, I had several.
   — vlaster

May 22, 2006
IT'S YOUR GALL BLADDER!!!! trust me, mine is coming out tomorrow! I have to be at the hospital at 6am. I have been having pains exactly like you explained and my Dr sent me for a sonogram and sure enough there were gall stones! So, you better go get that checked out. ~Melissa
   — WannaBSlim