I started having sharp nagging back pain Monday.. Right in the middle of my back right where my rib cage stops.. I was 3 weeks post op Tuesday..I'm not nauseous, or throwing up, no fever, and have no trouble with eating or drinking so with it being a holiday I didn't call my dr.. I called today and he called right back and says it sounds like gallstones??? That women that lose weight fast are at higher risk for it to happen.. I've last 30 pds since surgery.. At first I was worried about a leak but he said it didn't sound it was a leak bc of lack of symptoms and that he wants me to get a ultrasound ASAP to see for the gallstones.. Has anyone else experienced this 3 weeks postop?? I'm pretty scared and just want to here others experience.. Thanks

I've read alot of posts where people had to get their gallbladder removed soon after having WLS. Mine was already out, but my surgeon said he always removes them at while he's in there just so the patient doesn't have to get cut again. Hope everything turns out well. Good luck!

I was sleeved 12/13, Icy Hot has been my lover the past two days. My back is killing me but I don't have a gallbladder. I have no other symptoms though so I'm not worried, I'm guessing it has to do with lack of calories, energy and weight changes. My doc says, We've got our bodies really confused! It will pass but it never hurts to talk to YOUR doc!

I had my gallbladder removed a couple of years ago (pre-surgery)- I had pain and heartburn, as well as right shoulder pain. I would go to your dr and ask for an ultrasound.

I had a ultrasound done yesterday and it showed my gallbladder was inflamed and I need a surgical consult.. So I'll be calling my WLS Dr Monday to tell him the results:( thx for those who responded with advice

I wish you the best. My recovery from gallbladder surgery was much better than with the sleeve. You'll feel so much better without it!