Question:
Would gallstones be responsible for my nausea/vomiting?

I am 13 weeks post-op. The first few weeks I felt pretty good, tolerating foods and exercising. Then I started being nauseous and not being able to keep anything down. My doctor had me go for an ultasound and sure enough, I have gallstones. If I have my gallbladder taken out can I look forward to that getting rid of the nausea and vomiting? I never suspected I had gallstones because I have not had any pain. Thanks in advance!    — Sheryl S. (posted on August 19, 2002)

August 19, 2002
I can only tell you about my gallstone attacks. I had my gallbladder removed several years ago after i developed gallstones and had several horrible attacks. It felt like the most severe trapped gas attack in your stomach-hurt like hell. Before I knew what it was, I was sucking down Gas-X, and pepto-bismal, anything to relieve the awful pain, but I do not remember vomiting at all. Different type of pain. I would ask your doctor your question. You may have developed a stricture and thats why you can't keep food down or even an ulcer, which I have heard can cause the nausea and vomiting.
   — Cindy R.

August 19, 2002
My mother-in-law has gallstones and they did make her very nauseous. I think it depends on the person.
   — LM O.

August 19, 2002
YES!!! Gallstones can cause nausea and vomitting. I couldn't even keep water down when I was having a gallbladder attack. I have not yet had WLS, but I can tell you that if your nausea and vomitting is caused by the gallstones, you should feel better immediately after surgery.
   — Suzanne M.

August 19, 2002
Yes, gallstones can cause severe nausea. Some people are lucky not to have the nausea. UNfortunately, gallstones can have numerous types of symptoms. Example: My husband had severe chest pain. To the point that he needed to go to the emergency room to make sure that he was not having a heart attack. My sister has extreme nausea and back pain. As a nurse, I have also seen right side pain, left side pain (deferred pain-quite unusual with gallstones, but possible, nausea only, and I am sure a few other things is I thouhgt about it long enough.
   — Vicki L.