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Roo101769    742

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So lately I have been having some phantom pains in my right side. They fall about mid abdomen on me. ( or just below my rib cage) They are not life altering pains. In fact they are more of a mild discomfort to the occasional stab here and there. I have also felt a little bloated. I have read these could be symptoms of a gallbladder acting up, which has been something I have worried about since surgery. ( I REALLY DO NOT want to have another surgery due to a bad gallbladder, which can happen with WLS) But on the flip side I also know I have always had weird "female" issues. The pains could be from a cyst on an ovary ( I have PCOS) and the bloating just part of my cycle. I have also been sort of irregular lately, not taking my Probiotics every day as I should...bad Rhonda! I guess I am just being paranoid. I spent so much of last year dealing with medical stuff from a DVT and then the surgery, that I really just wanted a nice healthy year this year. The very LAST thing I need or want it to have another issue that could lead to me having to take off work, be in the hospital and possibly having surgery. That simply will NOT fit into my life right now!!! LOL But I am wondering if anyone that has had gallbladder issues could tell me how it progressed for them? I would appreciate a little info and insight on the matter....( and I will monitor my situation and seek medical help if it gets worse)

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cher40rie    28

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So lately I have been having some phantom pains in my right side. They fall about mid abdomen on me. ( or just below my rib cage) They are not life altering pains. In fact they are more of a mild discomfort to the occasional stab here and there. I have also felt a little bloated. I have read these could be symptoms of a gallbladder acting up, which has been something I have worried about since surgery. ( I REALLY DO NOT want to have another surgery due to a bad gallbladder, which can happen with WLS) But on the flip side I also know I have always had weird "female" issues. The pains could be from a cyst on an ovary ( I have PCOS) and the bloating just part of my cycle. I have also been sort of irregular lately, not taking my probiotics every day as I should...bad Rhonda! I guess I am just being paranoid. I spent so much of last year dealing with medical stuff from a DVT and then the surgery, that I really just wanted a nice healthy year this year. The very LAST thing I need or want it to have another issue that could lead to me having to take off work, be in the hospital and possibly having surgery. That simply will NOT fit into my life right now!!! LOL But I am wondering if anyone that has had gallbladder issues could tell me how it progressed for them? I would appreciate a little info and insight on the matter....( and I will monitor my situation and seek medical help if it gets worse)

I have had my gall bladder taken out already pre WLS surgery nu are describing the pains I had but my pain was bend over pain cuz I was passing stones god worse pain ever but it is done n over with so I'm good now don't wait go see your dr today. ..

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So lately I have been having some phantom pains in my right side. They fall about mid abdomen on me. ( or just below my rib cage) They are not life altering pains. In fact they are more of a mild discomfort to the occasional stab here and there. I have also felt a little bloated. I have read these could be symptoms of a gallbladder acting up, which has been something I have worried about since surgery. ( I REALLY DO NOT want to have another surgery due to a bad gallbladder, which can happen with WLS) But on the flip side I also know I have always had weird "female" issues. The pains could be from a cyst on an ovary ( I have PCOS) and the bloating just part of my cycle. I have also been sort of irregular lately, not taking my probiotics every day as I should...bad Rhonda! I guess I am just being paranoid. I spent so much of last year dealing with medical stuff from a DVT and then the surgery, that I really just wanted a nice healthy year this year. The very LAST thing I need or want it to have another issue that could lead to me having to take off work, be in the hospital and possibly having surgery. That simply will NOT fit into my life right now!!! LOL But I am wondering if anyone that has had gallbladder issues could tell me how it progressed for them? I would appreciate a little info and insight on the matter....( and I will monitor my situation and seek medical help if it gets worse)

You sound just like me. I was so not wanting another surgery. I had the same thing. My pain was like a 2 or 3 on a scale on1 to 10. Everything i read said it can turn into a major attack and you can end up in the ER with open surgery instead and I did not want that to happen. I called my doc to be safe and I had very large gallstones. The sucker had to come out. Now here is the good news if it is your gallbladder you are in first thing in the morning and out the same day. It is nothing like our wls surgery. Very quick. I have had no issues that you may read. Nothing except a little gassy for 2 weeks after. I only took off one week at work but really was fine in 3 days. I wish you the best of luck.

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RJ'S/beginning    5,357

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The pain of a gall bladder is not mild. Like the poster before me it is knee bending screaming pain the resonates through the middle of your back, and sometimes down your arms. Throwing up and buckling under the pain is common...I think personally your blocked up a bit and it will pass if you take a mild laxative..( stool softener ). but you are right you should check all things out with your team to make sure you are not an exception to the rule and you experience tolerable pain...

I remember when I had my attack the one that finished me off the doctor said to me..." Labor is nothing compared to this eh." Boy was he right...Mine went just after I had lost 100 lbs. about 10 years ago...Common side effect of weight loss....:)

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Roo101769    742

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I have been having a LOT of lower back pain lately too. Could this be related? ( didn't really think about it until mentioned above) I thought I just slept wrong or had done too much lately for the back pain.

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Roo101769    742

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I called my GP and he is issuing an order for a liver and gallbladder ultrasound. He said I can then follow up with him or my surgeon, whoever I chose.

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KeeWee    470

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I wish I had a chance to notice the signs and symptoms, by the time I noticed anything was wrong with my gallbladder, I was in the ER screaming in pain and preparing for emergency surgery. My suggestion is...don't wait..make a way to deal with that...asap!

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Yes, call you Dr., get an ultrasound aned get the thing out before you get a bad attack. I had the exact same symptons as you and had to have mine removed. Surgery was a breeze for me. Hopefully it will be as easy for you if required. My only side effect is that I am a bit more gassy and have gotten some relfux since the surgery. Good Luck

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