Perferated colon

Then gallstones

I had the rout end y on Jan 29, 2015 then April 7 they had to reopen me to repair a perferated bowel and now 2 weeks later I now have gallstones and an inflamed gallbladder. Surgeon said we have to wait couple months due to scar tissue. Is this normal?

Is this normal? This question seems to have two components.

Is it normal to have to wait for other surgeries after bariatric surgery. I believe the answer is yes. The body needs time to heal and the scar tissue is a problem.

Is it normal to experience other problems after surgery, specifically a perforated bowel or gallstones? I don't know the answer to this one. I didn't experience these problems after surgery and I suspect most individuals did not. So I suspect the answer is no.

I don't know about the perforated bowel but the gall bladder is a pretty common problem. Many surgeons automatically remove it when they do the gastric bypass. Mine didn't but I did have to go back and have it removed. People who lose a lot of weight usually end up having their gall bladder removed due to stones, etc.

So, I don't think this is necessarily unusual, just a hassle.

Thank you bith

Both

Gallstones are a very common post-RNY issue. I had my GB removed during RNY surgery, another friend did not and ended up with terrible gall bladder issues, septic and in a coma. So keep an eye on that GB!

My doctor prescribed me Ursodiol, I think the name brand is actigall To prevent gallbladder issues. I will be taking it for 6 months. He refused to remove mY gallbladder. I know the perforated colon is a risk that he told me about prior to surgery. His words exactly was follow my plan. His diet, his vitamin plan, exercise. He said 99% of his patience have had no problems when they do everything he tells them. so I have been. I'm not that far out, but I'm sure the rusk is there. I just don't know what the chances of having both issues are or how one would effect the other.