So I am 13 days post op. I have lost 21 pounds since surgery. 35 since pre op diet. I started having pain under right rib cage. And hurts taking deep breath. Is this a gallbladder issue? This quick?

Most likely the internal sutures being stretched from bending and twisting most people experience that.

When I had my gall bladder problems it was under my right rib cage, I think that gall bladder problems are quite common after bariatric surgery. You might want to contact your surgeon and ask him about checking it. Hope you feel better soon!

I had that too and was warned about it by my surgeon's office. It is most likely the normal internal stitches thing. It's a rude awakening when you have been pretty pain free since a little after surgery, now suddenly it hurts again. For me it lasted about a week or so, then it went away as quickly as it came on. I have heard it can vary in intensity.

-Kendra

I don't have any sutures anywhere near the area where it hurts. I'm going for my post op appointment on Tuesday. I am not doubting I may be in for gallbladder problems. Just didn't expect it so soon. We will see. I'm happy at my weight 252. I was originally 345 when I got my lap band 6 years ago. So I have to yo yo'd a lot. So my gallbladder may just have had it with me.

Oh wait, you said the pain is on the right side- my internal suture pain was on the left side near my "big" incision. Could be gas pain, too. I thought that in general gall bladder pain was more "centralized", like in the center of the chest or back. I had my GB out while on the table for my sleeve surgery, thank God. I had periodic aches in my back between my shoulder blades caused by my gallstones which are gone now.

-Kendra

The pain can be on either side depending on the way your doctor performs the surgery and the sutures would be internal not external.

But you are very right bring it up to your doctor!

Good luck to you

Laura

Gallbladder is located under right rib cage. I've had many weight loss surgeries unfortunately. Two lap band and the sleeve. This pain is nowhere near any incision and I know what incisional pain is like. I'm just concerned that with my up and down loss over the years that this recent loss of 36 pounds in less than a month may be the kicker.

Then you should really make haste and see your doctor!!

The deep breath thing can be an indication of gall bladder.....

Seems to be a lot of gallbladders going lately

Good luck!

Laura

When my gallbladder went bad, the pain was right sided, and more intense when I held my breath. Good luck!

Then you should really make haste and see your doctor!!

The deep breath thing can be an indication of gall bladder.....

Seems to be a lot of gallbladders going lately <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Good luck!

Laura

Yes I am seeing him Tuesday for post op. that's what made it hurt real bad. Was when I took in a deep breath. I was like whoa.

Then you should really make haste and see your doctor!!

The deep breath thing can be an indication of gall bladder.....

Seems to be a lot of gallbladders going lately <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Good luck!

Laura

Yes I am seeing him Tuesday. Post op visit. When I took in a deep breath I was like whoa that was pretty intense pain.