is this gallbladder pain?

JodzGal1979
on 5/23/11 2:02 am - Canada
At least 3 times in the last month I have a excruciating pain under my rib cage that radiates into my back & stomach. It sometimes happens after I eat, but yesterday it happened before I ate. Is this gall bladder pain? I got back for my 1 year followup on June 1st and I am hoping I don't get this pain again before then. Is this something I should be concerned about, because when it happens I seriously feel like I am going to die! Thanks for your input!

Trisha
Started Process Oct 2009
June 10th 2010 - Surgery
My  is Patrina
HW: 409.8lbs, Optifast SW: 391.8, SW: 366 SGW:210 GW200 

            
highlandbear
on 5/23/11 2:11 am - Canada
It sounds like gall bladder to me. The pain can get pretty bad. If the pain ever gets to bad go to your emergency.  Take care
JodzGal1979
on 5/23/11 10:15 am - Canada
Thanks, my hubby wanted to take me to the ER but I said no. Perhaps I should have gone.

Trisha
Started Process Oct 2009
June 10th 2010 - Surgery
My  is Patrina
HW: 409.8lbs, Optifast SW: 391.8, SW: 366 SGW:210 GW200 

            
Diminishing Dawn
on 5/23/11 2:18 am - Windsor, Canada
Gallbladder, kidney and ulcer pain are very frequent after surgery. Get an ultrasound and I bet it could very well likely be one of the above.  Call your primary care doctor tomorrow and get it looked at right away.

Dawn

17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139

JodzGal1979
on 5/23/11 10:17 am - Canada
Thanks Dawn, I will call my GP in the morning and see how soon I can get in.

Trisha
Started Process Oct 2009
June 10th 2010 - Surgery
My  is Patrina
HW: 409.8lbs, Optifast SW: 391.8, SW: 366 SGW:210 GW200 

            
Leanne1
on 5/23/11 3:17 am - Newmarket, Canada
You should be going to the ER (where you had your surgery). They will be able to help you best! I wouldn't wait too much longer, if you are in pain...GOOOO to the ER! Tell them you had RNY gastric bypass there and who your dr was. They will more then likely give you some nice pain meds, contact the surgical team and decide what to do with you at that point.
I just went thru all that not long after my RNY and was admitted 3x in a week and eventually had it out a couple weeks later.
Watch your fat intake. That will also help with the attacks.

Hope this helps.. take care!
JodzGal1979
on 5/23/11 10:19 am - Canada
Thanks Leanne, I will absolutely go to the ER if it happens again!

Trisha
Started Process Oct 2009
June 10th 2010 - Surgery
My  is Patrina
HW: 409.8lbs, Optifast SW: 391.8, SW: 366 SGW:210 GW200 

            
Monica M.
on 5/23/11 6:07 am - Penetanguishene, Canada
i used to describe gallbladder pain as the pain that would be caused by trying to swallow an entire chicken. Live.

Sounds like gallbladder to me.
        
JodzGal1979
on 5/23/11 10:21 am - Canada
That's a good analogy Monica! I will be heading to the doctor as soon as I can!

Trisha
Started Process Oct 2009
June 10th 2010 - Surgery
My  is Patrina
HW: 409.8lbs, Optifast SW: 391.8, SW: 366 SGW:210 GW200 

            
Linda R.
on 5/23/11 12:01 pm - Ottawa, Canada
Yes, sounds like gall bladder to me.  An ultrasound will tell for sure.  I just had mine taken out last Tuesday and I couldn't be happier that it is finally gone.  The surgeon did tell me that it was definitely caused by the rapid weight loss.  It's too bad that the surgeons just don't take them out when they do our wls...sure would save us a lot of agony a year ot two later.

Good luck and hopefully you won't suffer much longer before something can be done.

Take care.

Linda

   
Weight:  Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008.  Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

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