Hi fellow bandsters,

I was wondering if any one else has had any trouble with gallstones, my MD told me that I am not alone, and that alot of people who loos weight rapidly have gallstones,his 1st choice is to operate, I have refused thus far, I had a hida scan today which showed that I not only have a totally non functioning gallbladder, but also Gastroparesis..food is not being moved through the stomach in the normal pace..in fact to slow, get this I have not had a fill in 6 Mos, so my band can't be too tight,has anyone else been diagnosed with gallstones or gastroparesis?

bumpin this to the top i think im having a problem with mine but i need more info

I had to have my gall bladder removed 5 mos after LB surg because of the rapid weight loss. One night I was bathing my 1 yr old and I thought I was having a heart attack I laid on the floor moaning it was the most painful thing I have EVER felt-childbirth was a piece of cake compared to this pain. Well after like 2 hrs I literally passed out from the pain and when I woke up it was gone. Then a few weeks later it happened again and again until the Dr figured it out and I had it removed. Not a big deal went home a few hours later. I am so glad I will never feel that pain again! But the dr said the pain radiated into my chest area so thats why I felt like I was having a very slow and painful heart attack.

I experienced a similar episode of severe abdominal pain about 2 wks after being banded. At that point, I had lost about 20 plus lbs. I had 2 attacks where I thought that I would die. I had an ultrasound which showed that my gallbladder was fine, no stones etc... My MD said that the stone(S) may have passed on their own. I have not had any issues since then but I am sure it was due to the gallbladder and quick weight loss.

It definately is an unforgettable pain.

thx this helps

Hello fellow bandsters. I have to have my gallbladder removed... I have already had a severe gallbladder attack and much gallbladder pain since. I now have to have it removed next Wednesday. Fortunately, my lapband surgeon will also be doing this surgery. I am sad about it though...I feel that my healthy choice to lose weight had gotten me back into the operating room, and right before the holidays...again...:biggrin:

How do you know if it is your Gall Bladder and not like say ...a stomach ulcer....I have had severe stomach pains now for a while but I really can't afford to go to a specialist to get it checked out.