Question:
Does anyone know of things to do to assist in eliminating the fromation of gallstones

Had lap rny 10-02-00. Doing well and losing. Gallbladder was not removed, but I have heard that almost 90% of people who have wls will within 6 mo to a year lose their gallbladder. I do not wish to go through another surgery. I will try anything to prevent this. Any ideas? Help!    — Teresa C. (posted on October 18, 2000)

October 17, 2000
After my surgery, Dr. Lirio immediately started us on Actigal.... this medication helps prevent the forming of stones.
   — Mary Anne M.

October 18, 2000
I think your statistics are a bit exaggerated. If your galbladder is normal at the time of surgery, and it is left in, you have about a 20% chance of losing it within three years of your WLS due to stones. So, it is not uncommon, but not anywhere near 90% either. I got my numbers from the alvarado clinic site.
   — Lynn K.

October 18, 2000
Hi, I had the same procedure. My surgeon prescribes Actigall, he says it greatly lowers the chances of those dreaded stones forming. But, they are gargantuan capsules, so you have to open them and mix them with something at least for a while, and they taste horrid. But.... better than another surgery (that is what I tell myself twice a day). Good luck.
   — Kristi S.