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Hello,
About 7 weeks after my Lap-Band Surgery, and the DAY OF my very first adjustment, I suddenly started having extreme pain in my abdominal area. It turns out that it was gall stones and I am now being told I need surgery to get my gall bladder removed.
Is it possible that after being on a 6-7 week all liquid diet that my gall bladder just stopped knowing how to work and shut down on me?
Is this common in Lap-Band patients to have gall bladder complications right after?
Thank you for your time
Jessica
Jessica,
Unfortunately, anytime you dramatically reduce your food intake it puts a strain on the gallbladder. The odds are that your gallbladder was forming some thick bile or sludge before the Band surgery, and that the preparation diet plus the reduced intake after surgery pushed it "over the edge."
This is not very common, but it definitely does happen.
Best of luck with your gallbladder surgery!
Dr JP
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| Comment | Thank you so much for your quick and kind response. That definately makes sense as well as makes me feel better, as the last thing I wanted was to regret getting the surgery! Thanks Again!!! Jessica | ||
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John Pilcher, MD
Expertise
I can answer medically oriented questions about bariatric surgery including: patient selection, preparation for surgery, differences between types of bariatric surgery, aftercare following bariatric surgery. I can answer detailed questions about gastric bypass, Lap-Band, gastric sleeve, and revision bariatric surgery. I am only somewhat familiar with Biliopancreatic diversion. I am not prepared to answer insurance or other financial questions related to bariatric surgery.
Experience
I have been a practicing bariatric surgeon since 1995. About 85% of my current practice consists of bariatric surgery, including all of the above procedures except biliopancreatic diversion. I am the senior surgeon of a 5-surgeon group. I am recognized among surgeons and other medical professionals as the most experienced bariatric surgeon in my region.
Organizations
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Member, American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Education/Credentials
BA in Biochemistry - University of Virginia
Medical Degree - University of Virginia
Surgical Residency - University of Virginia
Awards and Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha
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