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1 month Post-Op Appt tomorrow & Complications

Moor row is my 1 month Post-Op & I'm pretty certain I'm going to have my Gallbladder taken out. At about 2 1/2 weeks, I started having severe nausea & vomiting. Due to those symptoms, I've been unable to take ANY Vitamins or Protein intake. I'm extremely disappointed right now. As a previous nurse for 19 years, I know that the #1 cause of Gallstones is rapid weight loss. I will be so glad to get back to normal & get my weight loss back on track! Has anyone else had these complications? Thanks, Alicha

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  • Hi Alicha, No, I haven't had a gallbladder issue (yet) but I just wanted to say I feel for you! As a nurse, you know removal tends to be pretty easy, but it's yet ANOTHER surgery and ANOTHER period o

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Hi Alicha,

No, I haven't had a gallbladder issue (yet) but I just wanted to say I feel for you! As a nurse, you know removal tends to be pretty easy, but it's yet ANOTHER surgery and ANOTHER period of recovery. Take it 1 day at a time and see what your doc says. I hope you start feeling better really soon!

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@Teachamy Hi & thanks so much for the reply & words of encouragement! My appt is 11:15 tomorrow & I will post to you what I find out. Please excuse my mess ups on here, as this is only my 2nd posting & I'm still very unfamiliar with it.

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Well I had my appointment today & according to the Radiologist Report "my GB is so contracted & inflamed they couldn't even see if I had ay stones." So, needless to say, I have GB Surgery Monday. I will be so happy to get this thing out & get back on my Weightloss Regimen!

Alicha,

I am 7 months post op and I am down 100 pounds. I started having a small pain ( like a 2 or 3) right under my right rib. I had feared it might be my gallbladder because I had heard so much about almost 30% of WLS patients may have issues. I called my doctor to be safe and I went in and they did ultrasound. I have very large gallstones so they are taking out my GB in two weeks. I have to say I was a little depressed having to go through surgery again. I am starting to feel better mentally now so I guess it is best to be safe than sorry I keep telling myself. I wish you a very speedy recovery and hope you are feeling better.

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<p>Alicha,</p> <p> </p> <p>I am 7 months post op and I am down 100 pounds. I started having a small pain ( like a 2 or 3) right under my right rib. I had feared it might be my gallbladder because I had heard so much about almost 30% of WLS patients may have issues. I called my doctor to be safe and I went in and they did ultrasound. I have very large gallstones so they are taking out my GB in two weeks. I have to say I was a little depressed having to go through surgery again. I am starting to feel better mentally now so I guess it is best to be safe than sorry I keep telling myself. I wish you a very speedy recovery and hope you are feeling better. </p>

Hi! I had my Gallbladder Surgery on Monday as outpatient & was home around 1:30! I felt a complete & total difference when I woke up! Don't get me wrong, as I'm so very sore I can't stand straight! The Gastric Sleeve Surgery was somewhat "easier" than this. Knowing where the Gallbladder lies & what that have to do to get to it, I can say I completely understand why! The Dr came out & spoke with my Husband, kids & Parents & told them I was completely full of some of the biggest she had ever seen! She said it was all inflamed, contracted & very very irritated. She also checked my Sleeve & did an Endoscopy to make sure all was well! I'm so Thankful to have that thing out of me! So, if you're in pain & discomfort, I would suggest you getting that little demon out! I wish you the best of luck! Keep me posted!

Glad to hear all went well and your back home. Was 1:30 the next day so you stayed over night or went home same day? I assume over night but have heard others in and out same day.

Gosh I hope it is not harder than the sleeve surgery for me. I had a lot of pain and was on pain meds for 2 weeks post sleeve. I did have a hiatal hernia a very large one so I thoughyt maybe that is why. I did not have any other issue no feeling sick or anything just stomach pain from all the tugging. So I am praying it is a little easier for me. Anyway glad to hear you are doing well. I go in on the 18th for pre op and surgery on the 20th. I had put it off due to having another large deductible to have to pay again since it is the beginning of a new year. So counting the days.

By the way did you have to do any liquid diet prior or just our normal diet. I will talk to my doc just was wondering what yours said.

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