I just had a horrible pain attack again. This is when i get pain by the bottom of my rib cage in the middle. Horrible deep feeling pain. Didn't go to hospital but took a heavy duty pain killer after i had the pain for 15 minutes. Took a solid hour to work. Was in complete agony. On a scale of 1-10 it got to an 8. I was hot and sweaty. Was pacing around the house. Wanted to cry my eyes out. Nothing I did helped. No way of laying... Or stretching. Ice pack didn't reduce pain. But just made me less hot. Now I am loopy from pain killer. Also have neck and shoulder pain. Still don't know what the f**k this is from. Didnt eat anything stupid or strange either. Seeing GI doctor on Wednesday. If they have even the slightest feeling it might be my gallbladder I want the fucker taken out. This is the fourth time I've had pain and it was absolutely horrible. (went to ER three times for this).

Just to recap I've had a cat scan, EKG, blood test, urine test, X-ray, and ultrasound. Ive been to my gastric surgeon and my primary doctor, not to mention the three different ER doctors. The only thing that was found was gallbladder sludge an a polyp in my gallbladder... Which they say wouldn't cause this pain. They all have no idea what this is all about. I'm praying the GI doctor an figure this out.

I do a lot of driving for work and see my clients throughout the month (I'm a social worker) so having this pain while I'm at work (which thankfully hasn't happened yet) is just not an option for me. One of my biggest fears is that I will get it at work... I would take a painkiller because there is just no other way to deal... But that would mean I would have to take sick time... And just lay in my car for several hours... No way I can drive on this medication.

Sorry for the foul language. Just stressed out.

I know I've posted about this pain before... But if anyone has any ideas or similar experiences.... Please please help!

Thank you

Btw. I am now three months and 5 days out of surgery and I've lost 91 pounds (although been in a stall for a week now due to my period). Went from a 5x and just today I fit in a 3x!

Update*

I had another procedure this morning to check out my gallbladder. My sludge has turned into a stone and I need to have my gallbladder out. That's what has been causing the pain.

Update*

I had another procedure this morning to check out my gallbladder. My sludge has turned into a stone and I need to have my gallbladder out. That's what has been causing the pain.

Gosh girl- I'm glad you found out finally- sending hugs to you- and lots of luck with the GB surgery

That sounds a lot like my gallbladder pain except I was nauseous too. Worst pain I can remember. I felt like my stomach was so bloated I couldn't breathe. When I went to the urgent care they did a few tests and I was told it was anxiety or indigestion' date=' I ended up in the ER by ambulance with infected gallstones and immediate surgery.[/quote']

I agree, my gallbladder attacks were very similiar. It would stop me in my tracks, and I couldn't do anything until they subsided. If you had a gallbladder scan and they agreed that you have sludge, did they tell you how much function your gallbladder has?

Just read your update...good to hear that they've found the problem. You'll soon be on the mend.