Meds to prevent gallstones - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

ginman999 · 03-12-2005, 06:02 PM

I forgot to ask my surgeon at my 6-week follow-up appt. if I should be taking meds to prevent gallstones. How common is it to be on meds for this after this surgery. I have heard that after any rapid weight loss, the risk for developing gallstones increases. How many of you are on meds to prevent gallstones?

LizardQueen · 03-12-2005, 06:55 PM

My doc says it is very common and he tried to take my gall bladder out. Unfortunately, I had a tumor on my small intestine that had to be removed and he didn't get it out. I haven't heard of any meds to prevent gall atones though.

lealphachienne · 03-13-2005, 09:46 AM

Our doc put us on actigall for 6 months. Doesn't hurt to call and ask. Each surgeon has a different theory on how to treat things.

TabFox · 03-13-2005, 07:13 PM

I had my gallbladder out 15 yrs ago, thankfully. So, with that scar and my bypass scar, it looked like a number "7".....but it's realllllll droopy now, but that's ok... I do believe some doctors do a preventative for gallstones. Gallbladder attacks are HORRIBLE!!! I still have my jar with 25 stones in it.

Tabitha
Open 5/26/04
321/181/???

Buh-bye 140 lbs.!!!!!

Bigbaldbuddie · 03-14-2005, 11:51 AM

At the Pre-op meeting this month Dr. Potts said we should be on it until we hit 9 months.