Gall Bladder

[KristinaRnY 455]

That's the spot, I'd get really sharp sometimes debilitating pains

[val 7]

i had my gall bladder out yesterday. much easier than the rny

[terry1118 1,274]

Ok folks, about this gall bladder stuff, what kind of pains do you get or shall I ask what are the symptoms? Right at this minute for past two hours I have had pain come and go on my right side underneath my chest.

That sounds like gallbladder. My worst attack sent me to the ER where I spent eight hours. I couldn't stand, sit or lay down. The only position that gave me even a little relief was bending over while standing. The pain I experienced was below my breast on the right side and it seemed to radiate outwards - sort of like a bad contraction. I had nausea and cold sweats. The ER couldn't give me anything for pain because I drove myself. Foolish me didn't want to wake up my husband at midnight. He had to work that next morning. So the voice of experience - if you go to the ER have someone drive you or don't even bother going.

[terry1118 1,274]

i had my gall bladder out yesterday. much easier than the rny

I had mine out Friday. Definitely easier, but still painful. Maybe it was a little worse for me because of the hernia repair? Yesterday the pain was moderate. Today it' a little better so I'm cutting back on meds. Tomorrow or Tuesday I hope to stop altogether and go to regular strength Tylenol, if needed.

[val 7]

i am really sore today. yes it was easier than rny but still painful. i guess i would say the pain is moderate today

[terry1118 1,274]

Val, are you nauseous? I've been mildly nauseous since yesterday - nothing is sitting right. Not vomiting or anything serious like that, just mildly nauseous. Everything tastes 'ick'. I can drink no problem. Maybe it's the meds? I'm going to try doing without tomorrow...

[gzhottie 3]

Ok folks, about this gall bladder stuff, what kind of pains do you get or shall I ask what are the symptoms? Right at this minute for past two hours I have had pain come and go on my right side underneath my chest.

That sounds like gallbladder. My worst attack sent me to the ER where I spent eight hours. I couldn't stand, sit or lay down. The only position that gave me even a little relief was bending over while standing. The pain I experienced was below my breast on the right side and it seemed to radiate outwards - sort of like a bad contraction. I had nausea and cold sweats. The ER couldn't give me anything for pain because I drove myself. Foolish me didn't want to wake up my husband at midnight. He had to work that next morning. So the voice of experience - if you go to the ER have someone drive you or don't even bother going.

Thank you. I still have pain that comes and goes. It is sharp like someone is stabbing me. Ugh! I am going to see if my husband will take me to ER. Thank you for the advice.

[gzhottie 3]

Thank you for the advice. Pain comes and goes. Sometimes it is sharp then it is mild.

[terry1118 1,274]

Definitely sucks. Hope you get some relief soon. I'm relieved that mine is finally out. It's like having a ticking time bomb inside you waiting to go off. You don't know where or when it'll happen. All you know is it will eventually ruin your day. :-(

[val 7]

im not nauseated...alot of discomfort today. i think i waited too long to take the pain med. im glad its out cuz you are right you never know when it will act up!

[terry1118 1,274]

im not nauseated...alot of discomfort today. i think i waited too long to take the pain med. im glad its out cuz you are right you never know when it will act up!

I'm disappointed that I'm still feeling pain and discomfort. I have cut back to one Percoset every 4-6 hours but had hoped to be off meds by today. I need to be off the meds before Friday (when I go back to work). because I can't drive while taking it. Also worried about being able to wear my work clothes - I obviously can't wear baggy sweats in a bank and I don't own a dress.

I feel guilty just sitting around while my hubby carries in firewood, does laundry, takes care of the dogs, and does grocery shopping. I play w/my tablet, and nap a LOT (from the drugs). Feeling like a lazy bum.

[terry1118 1,274]

I'm disappointed that I'm still feeling pain and discomfort. I have cut back to one Percoset every 4-6 hours but had hoped to be off meds by today. I need to be off the meds before Friday (when I go back to work). because I can't drive while taking it. Also worried about being able to wear my work clothes - I obviously can't wear baggy sweats in a bank and I don't own a dress.

I feel guilty just sitting around while my hubby carries in firewood, does laundry, takes care of the dogs, and does grocery shopping. I play w/my tablet, and nap a LOT (from the drugs). Feeling like a lazy bum.

Was hoping to go out for a bit today but still have pretty sharp right-side pain. I ended up taking a pill this morning. Also, today everything is coated in ice and we're supposed to get 2-4 inches of snow. It'll probably be better if I stay in today. Nap time! Maybe I'll bake some goodies later for my neighbor (he lost his wife last fall). :-)

[Branmuffin 190]

I have had pain radiating from under my right ribcage and into my back for two days now. At night it's worse. It's mostly sharp pains and worse after I eat or drink. Before my sleeve surgery I had an ultrasound that showed no gall stones so my dr doesn't really think its my gallbladder. It hurts when I press on area of it as well but isn't debilitating like other people have suggested it is for them. Does this sound like gallbladder to you?

[KristinaRnY 455]

Sounds exactly like mine, in surprised your doc said that as it is really common for people to develop them after surgery.

[Branmuffin 190]

He said its usually further out and when they've lost at least 50 lbs. I'm 4.5 weeks out and down 36. I just texted his receptionist (my friend) and asked her to have him send me to have it checked for function tomorrow. I went back to work 12 hour shift Monday and got home that night and its been off and on pangs ever since but they have been less frequent.