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tryin2bthin    3

tryin2bthin
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I had my surgery on 5/9/13. So approximately 3 months ago. I have been doing great, lost 54 pounds. I have felt great since about a week after surgery, until this week I was in so much pain Monday night I went to the ER at 2am. I have not felt great since, I have terrible pain in my right side and in my back on the right side. I have a call into my surgeon again, called on Tuesday morning. I was told some of my blood work is not normal... elevated bilirubin count and elevated liver enzymes. I am worried. Surgeon says he is not concerned about the tests he is having them repeated and getting a sonogram of my gall bladder. Has anyone else experienced this? Again just looking for feedback as I am worried. Thanks

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SassyTink    78

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It sounds like gall stones. The pain in your upper back is the clue. I lost a lot of weight 8 years ago and developed gall stones and had to have my gallbladder removed. It was as easy as having a tooth pulled. Don't stress, just make sure there aren't stones in the ducts.

Good luck!!

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ASKSARAH - Sleeve    256

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No need to be worried. Super Normal to have gallbladder issues with hormones changing and dramatic weight loss.

You will probably have another similar lap surgery to have it removed.

DO NOT EAT FAT!!!!

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tryin2bthin    3

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Thank you both for tour quick responses make me feel a little better.

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tryin2bthin    3

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Thank you both for tour quick responses make me feel a little better.

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Catherine707    253

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Sounds like the dreaded gall bladder all right. You can manage the problem by not eating full fat anything. Low or No Fat dairy, and lean meats. These things can be intermittent, they can get better and then you have another attack. The ultrasound exam will give your surgeon lots of information (I am an ultrasound technologist) then you and the Dr can decide what to do next.

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tryin2bthin    3

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Thank you Catherine707 I am not an ER person I don't go for any reason but I was in so much pain I could not stand it. I had a c section and did not take any pain meds and honestly would rather do that again than have another episode like Monday night

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