Hi all, I was sleeved in January 2013. I have been experiencing several episodes of an incapacitating pain. And last night the doctors were finally able to pin it down to gallstones.

(Side note: originally when I had my surgery I had Kaiser insurance, now I have something else and my surgeon isn't able to communicate with me--insurance politics or something silly like that--anyhow-) I advised the ER doctor and every other doctor that saw me that I have had the surgery. Once they figured out what was happening they advised me to eat a low to no fat diet to help keep the pain away.

That being said, how do I do that!? I eat mostly meat and cheese and yogurt! How can I eat mainly fruits and veggies when I NEED PROTEIN!? I guess I can always supplement (my doctor was never really an advocate for supplements... His reasoning was why would you consume unnecessary calories when you can just eat a steak and be satisfied?) so I really never had the chance to learn the way of the supplements. And not just supplements but what foods are a good choice that are high in protein and low in fat?

Teach me your ways fellow sleevers! I need all the advise and help I can get!!

Thanks in advance for the help!

From a nurse's perspective: chop that gallbladder out :-)!

How did you deal with the pain during your attacks?

When I was in pain, nothing helped. I tried Tylenol and Zofran and that was a waste of pills. I would just lie down and try to relax and wait it out.

I had my ultrasound this morning. It should be at my surgeons this afternoon, tomorrow at the latest. My pain radiates up through my collar bone and into my back shoulder blade. I also thought it was heartburn... We will see...

I had results of gallbladder today is at % 8 percent function. No stones. He recommended to take it out. I want to wait till janurary. I wonder since I have no stones if will be safe to wait. He said yes. But I want to hear if any of u waited and then later regretted it.

Don't wait. I had mine out years ago after months of painful attacks. I thought I could manage it with diet but no way! Get it out. You will feel so much better.

I had results of gallbladder today is at % 8 percent function. No stones. He recommended to take it out. I want to wait till janurary. I wonder since I have no stones if will be safe to wait. He said yes. But I want to hear if any of u waited and then later regretted it.

You could wait but it's only a matter of time before stones develop. That first attack I had was the worst pain I've ever been in and it lasted 2.5 hours! I had four more attacks before I had to get it removed .....I'm stubborn and had Vicodin lol. It wasn't until the attack was so bad Vicodin didn't work that I went to the ER.

You could wait but it's only a matter of time before stones develop. That first attack I had was the worst pain I've ever been in and it lasted 2.5 hours! I had four more attacks before I had to get it removed .....I'm stubborn and had Vicodin lol. It wasn't until the attack was so bad Vicodin didn't work that I went to the ER.

Yes I was in ER in December with an attack they think I passes a stone since my liver enzyme where off the roof. They are back to normal and not more attacks since then. I was 5 mths post surgery at time and I was freaking out thinking I has split my new tummy open. Pain was bad. No major pain since then just occasional discomfort. But yes is a matter of time for them to develop again.

My ultrasound came back with no gallbladder problems. I'm glad it is ok, not sure if the pain is reflux, or muscle... I'm just going to start to really document when it happens.

Well you can try drinking lemon water, the acidity can help break it down, but dont know how well it will sit in your stomach! Its common because the GB contracts when we eat greasy and fatty foods. Since we are mainly on liquids/"healthy" foods the bile remains in the GB and all the little bile crystals begin to clump... Making stones! Good luck!

My ultrasound came back with stones. Surgery scheduled for next Wednesday. Mixed emotions about having it removed since I have not had too many attacks. But they are pretty bad when they happen. Plus I hear the diarrhea is miserable after it is out.