Question:
Should I ask my surgeon for Actigall?

I am 1 month post-op.    — crishsapig (posted on January 22, 2002)

January 22, 2002
Hi, I am 1year postop and I took actigal for the first 6 mos. I still have my gall bladder and I lost an incredible 150lbs..almostallof itinthe first 10 months. I say it cant hurt to mention it to your surgeon. Good luck.
   — Eva C.

January 22, 2002
I asked my surgeon (Dr. Wittgrove) if he recommended it. He said that they do not prescribe it or recommend it. He also said that it has never been proven to prevent gallstones. I don't know, because I did hear that it reduced the incidence of gallstones. But I would think that my surgeon knew more than I. Ask your surgeon what they think about it.
   — Jennifer Y.

January 22, 2002
I am 3 1/2 months out from surgery and have lost 100 pounds, and I take actigall every day. My surgeon requires us to take it. He said it will not stop gall stones 100%, but it will help. Just ask your doctor. -Phil SA,TX.
   — Phil J.