Today I went for an appointment with a general surgeon for gallbladder removal. Got there and they told me no surgery, you are not in pain, not a problem. He thinks that I have something going on with my sleeve. I've been hurting for a while but never complain because I thought that I had weak muscles there and really need to exercise them. I was wrong, I'm scheduled for a ct scan on abdominal area. I remember right after the surgery I actually felt my staple line through my abdominal area. It's been a pain since. Becoming a little more painful these days. Anyways I have to get to the lab 2 hours before my appointment time to drink a liter of fluid. If they can't find anything, then the surgeon wants to schedule an endoscopy. Blah! I really didn't like this surgeon, he was really arrogant. I think I might want to change docs for this.......

I went back in for horrible pain on the left. Had the CT it was constipation. MOM daily for about a week and no more pain. I get it on days I don't #2 so I try to stay regular

How are you?

I am doing really well. The pain is not too bad. Just some times during the day. I know it's not constipation, I have a BM on a daily basis. That's back to normal. I get a pain in left side,lower back that is not really bad. I'm more worried about drinking a liter of fluid before the CT. Then if nothing shows up, he wants to do an endoscopy. I know it's not uncomfortable, but it's a pain in the behind. I doubt that it's a leak at this time. But if so, hey, maybe I will lose the 4 lbs when they fix it. I'm glad that I don't need to have surgery to remove my gallbladder. For some reason, I'm having issues with the general surgeon I had a consult with. He appeared to be very arrogant. I usually don't have any difficulties with doctors that I see. Anyways, thank you so much for asking. Hugs!

Hey ms skinniness

Is the general surgeon a bariatric surgeon as well?

I really think you should feel good about your surgeon. You want to feel comfy with communication about what's going on with your body.

I wish u the very best!!!

Actually the general surgeon is not a bariatric surgeon. I was referred out by Kaiser to a bariatric surgeon and my year post op is up. I will insist that I have someone who specializes in bariatrics though if i have to have surgery. It's just frustrating right now.

I am doing really well. The pain is not too bad. Just some times during the day. I know it's not constipation' date=' I have a BM on a daily basis. That's back to normal. I get a pain in left side,lower back that is not really bad. I'm more worried about drinking a liter of Fluid before the CT. Then if nothing shows up, he wants to do an endoscopy. I know it's not uncomfortable, but it's a pain in the behind. I doubt that it's a leak at this time. But if so, hey, maybe I will lose the 4 lbs when they fix it. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I'm glad that I don't need to have surgery to remove my gallbladder. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> For some reason, I'm having issues with the general surgeon I had a consult with. He appeared to be very arrogant. I usually don't have any difficulties with doctors that I see. Anyways, thank you so much for asking. Hugs! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I told the guys in radiology that I was a bariatric surgery patient and they didn't make me drink so much contrast. Good luck. Love and blessings to you

In radiology, did you have to go 2 hours before your procedure? They want me to be there 2 hours before the procedure and drink 1 liter of contrast. I think I really need to talk with my PCP and find out what my options are.

My surgeon had advised me if I need contrast/barium for testing that I would drink less than normal.

Can you call your bariatric surgeon and ask?

I'm hoping we can still contact them for help even after a year. I'm only 5 months but I ask them everything.

This is really good to know. i will call my surgeon's office and inquire. My PCP told me that I would be referred back to my bariatric surgeon if surgery is needed.

Keep us posted...sending positive thoughts and prayers up!