good moring ,hope all of you had a great weekend .Brenda in tx .ps were is Ben ?

Hi Cindi, Well that just sucks for you! I had my gall bladder out when I was 21. It was a full open (scar runs parallel to my RNY open scar), so I can't offer much wisdom since you will probably have lap. I do remember the pain quite vividly though, even though it was 21 years ago. All I can say, and others have already said it here, the pain of a gall bladder attack is worse than the surgery will be.You may be able to wait until after Christmas if your scan doesn't show a total blockage in the duct. I can't remember the name of it, but some procedure is supposed to help break up the stones, so they pass without pain. On the upside, I've heard some people lose weight after this surgery . Obviously that wasn't my experience. Best wishes to you, I hope you are feeling better soon. Maybe that nasty little stone will move on and leave you alone. So here is my wish for you to have no more attacks before your surgery. Lori

Hi Cyndi, Sorry you are going through this, I had my gallbladder removed about 3 years ago. I stayed over night at the hospital and went home the next day. It didnt give me any problems at all. I didnt even get very sore. Hope you have an easy time as I did. Prayers are coming to you.

Hi Cyndi, I am so sorry that you are going through this especially at this time of the year!urghhh....Sending prayers your way to get though this!! I have not had my gall bladder removed but know of many who have and they say it is a blessing! the pain of surgery is not near that of a gall bladder attack. Hon,after going through Gastric Bypass Surgery...you have nothing to worry about! this is nothing compared to that!! Think about it! YOU ARE GOING TO BE JUST FINE!! (((hugs))) Nancy

Hi Shannon I also just found out that I need my gallbadder removed and have it sch for 1/4/07...I also know that if I eat something with a higher fat content that bothers me more so maybe try eating leaner food if you don't aready and maybe you can make it till the new year and then have the surgery jerelyn