So I had gastric bypass in September. I have lost a total of.70 pounds since. I started not feeling well a couple weeks ago..nausea lightheaded just overall feeling of being unwell. Went to my surgeon. Had an ultrasound and blood tests. Report came back... enlarged liver, high blood sugar and also sludge in my gall bladder. Frustrated. I thought my weight loss would help me more at this point. I did have an enlarged liver but.not the other probs before. Trudging on and hoping i didnt awaken something. Is sludge the beginning stage of gallstones?

So my surgeon thinks I might have ulcerative colitis. Going for a ct scan tomorrow and then he wants a colonoscopy. I really don't want to have all this bit hope if he finds what's wrong he can fix it. Feeling so uncertain about things. Seems to be one thing after the next and I'm feeling quite defeated and depressed today. Hope a good nights rest will help. I'm in upstate ny

Sucks having all these problems when I'm still paying off my surgery. Do I forego these things and hope to improve or just stop eating? Hmmm

You're right, it is discouraging. But even if it is 6-8 months, it is still a short period of time in the big picture. And you are regaining your health for the rest of your life! I was so discouraged in the beginning - my recovery seemed brutal and I couldn't eat anything without diarrhea for months. I would cry and think I'd ruined my life. But when I turned the corner and started to get better, those negative memories faded quickly. They will for you, too, over time. I'm in Syracuse, btw. Will your insurance cover ulcerative colitis? What would the treatment be for that?

I have no idea what the treatment is .. hopefully just medication. Ur in syr?!? Omg that's so cool. I'm in Cortland!

ha ha, ok. So you're REALLY "upstate", not one of those Duchess County people who say "upstate". My daughter is going to Ithaca College next year - in your neighborhood! Do you see a surgeon up here? I do think colitis is usually a prescription. Maybe modified diet? I guess you'll find out more after your tests.