So last month I had some awful pain (I posted about it at that time to get feedback). Since then I've had a few instances of minor cramping/aching on my right side under my rib cage. I called the surgeons office yesterday because I knew they'd want to schedule a test. I already have my 18 month follow up scheduled for next Friday and didn't want to have to go in a second time for test results. So I went for an ultrasound this morning. They called this afternoon to tell me I have gall stones. They wanted to move up my appointment so I could be evaluated, but I told them to leave my appointment as is for now. She said if I have another attack (severe pain, not minor. I asked) I have to go to the ER right away and most likely have surgery. I'm kinda nervous. I've heard gallbladder surgery is really painful, and I can't afford to be out of work.

Edited September 12, 201411 yr by pookybear

Yup, it has to come out. What's it like after? Diet changes immediately post op? How long to resume normal activities? Sex? The Dr asked me if I had any questions and I couldn't think of any until after.

It seems like my surgeon has us taking medication to prevent (urosidol) I think. Anyone else have preventative meds?

My surgeon gave me a 3 month supply of urosidol to prevent gallstones he said.

It seems like my surgeon has us taking medication to prevent (urosidol) I think. Anyone else have preventative meds?

I am also taking Ursodiol to help prevent gallstones. I'm supposed to take it for 6 months.

Easiest surgery ever! Mine was done on a Friday and I was back to work on Monday. No restrictions . No diet changes.

Surgery scheduled for 10/1. I'm hoping to take a few days off and then work from home for a couple weeks.

I agree Laparoscopic Gallbladder surgery is a piece of cake compared to the RNY. I think the time you are taking off is great. I had mine out pre-RNY. You will do great!

Uh having another attack now. It's so painful. I am scheduled for surgery Wednesday and I really don't want to have it moved up, just because I've already planned for the time out of work and stuff. I can make it to Wednesday. I think.

Edited September 27, 201411 yr by pookybear

I ended up in the ER Saturday night from the attack. They did a cat scan and blood work and they admitted me. No stones stuck or blockages, thank goodness. But my gallbladder is elevating my liver enzymes which is preventing that from fully functioning the way it should be. They gave me the option of staying in the hospital and having it out today, or going home with pain meds and nausea meds and waiting til Wednesday. I opted to wait til Wednesday since I've already arranged for the time off. They wouldn't have let me leave if I wasn't already scheduled so soon for surgery.