Well, I left work at about 1 and drove myself to the ER with horrible chest pain and shortness is breath. They took blood a few time, a few EKGs, a cat scan (I have history of blood clots so they wanted to rule that out). They said my labs came back with abnormal white blood count so thy did an ultrasound to check my gallbladder and kidney. I heard gallbladder is a thing after this surgery. What are your experiences? I'm currently waiting in the ER now for my ultrasound results.

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Edited November 30, 20169 yr by charley27

I have this constant pain in my right upper quadrant, was going to ask my md if we should pursue it before it becomes an issue. I hear it's very common for issues after wls. Any news? How are you feeling?

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It is my understanding that rapid weightloss can trigger gallbladder issues, but not necessarily related to surgery. And many people have gallbladder problems that have nothing to do with losing weight.

Hope you feel better soon.

So the ER doctor said that I have gallstones. He said it's not urgent that I have surgery though. I just am afraid that I'll have another attack

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Hope you feel better. What did they say? Just low fat diet?

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So the ER doctor said that I have gallstones. He said it's not urgent that I have surgery though. I just am afraid that I'll have another attack

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I'm so sorry to hear this. Hang in there. I'm just curious, we're you taking the Ursodoil after surgery to help prevent gall stones? My surgeon has me on it and I am just wondering how effective it is. Keep us posted on how you feel.

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So the ER doctor said that I have gallstones. He said it's not urgent that I have surgery though. I just am afraid that I'll have another attack

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I'm so sorry to hear this. Hang in there. I'm just curious, we're you taking the Ursodoil after surgery to help prevent gall stones? My surgeon has me on it and I am just wondering how effective it is. Keep us posted on how you feel.

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Doctor has me on Protonix until 6 months post op, so another month of it

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Glad you know now. Hopefully your surgeon can provide some guidance to help prevent another attack.