Question:
Is anyone taking Actigall, due to not having their gallbladder removed during WLS?

My surgion is trying not to remove gallbladers, unless the are diseased. He said mine was healthy and left it in, then placed me on Actigall 3 times a day. I am having a really hard time with this medicene. It causes me to feel bloated, making me unable to eat at least a hour before and after taking it. Is any one else out their on this med? If so what is your experience with it?    — Shelly T. (posted on February 7, 2000)

February 7, 2000
Hi Shelly, I was put on Actigall three times a day too. I tried to take it and it made me sick too. I gave up on it after a couple of weeks. I am two years post op and never had a problem with my gall bladder before surgery or after surgery. If it had stones my Surgeon would have removed it at the time of surgery. I guess I was lucky.
   — Ellen M.

February 7, 2000
I TOOK ACTIGAL FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER MY SURGERY. I HAD SOME TROUBLE BUT IT WAS MAINLY DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE PILL. I JUST GOT USED TO IT. I TOOK IT IN THWE MORNING FIRST THING WITH MY VITAMINS. IN THE BEGINNING WHEN I HAD PROBLEMS MY DOCTOR ADVISED ME TO OPEN UP THE CAPSULE AND EMPTY IT INTO APPLESAUCE OR YOGURT TO EASE IT GOING DOWN. I DONT KNOW IF MY ANSWER HELPED OR NOT.
   — kelly P.

February 7, 2000
My doctor has put me on Actigall twice a day since my surgery on January 6, 2000. He sai I will need to take it for 6 months. So far I haven't had any problems with the medicine except the pain I get when I pay for it ($175.)
   — Fran B.

February 7, 2000
Yes, I was on Actigall.... I was on it after surgery as a preventative measure. I did not have any problems with it at all. Good Luck M
   — Mary Anne M.

February 8, 2000
Hi Shelley I am taking Actigall and my bottle says TAKE WITH FOOD, therefore as soon as I have finished my last bite, I take the Actigall with a tiny sip of liquid. It seems to be working.
   — Marjie W.