Are Gallstones a side-effect?
Hi,<br> I’m new. Will gallstones be a side effect
if I choose this operation? I’ve been doing a lot of
research and I came across this point of possibility.
Anyone have this problem due to the gastric
bypass?<br><br>Tim
May 29th, 2003 at 12:56 pm
hi tim.<br>i have heard of people having
gallstones as a side effect of this operation, but i haven’t
had this problem. the only side effect i have
suffered is lactose intolerance. being a nurse, i can say
though that obesity can also cause gallstones, so i
guess in a way it’s kinda like a weigh scale. you are
very smart in doing alot of research because this is a
very major surgery. what i did before having my
surgery was sit down and write out the pros and cons of
the surgery. in my case, the pros definately
outweighed the cons. but it is a very individual and
personal decision that you must seriously think about. i
hope this was of help to you. <br>shawna
May 29th, 2003 at 11:37 pm
My Dr has me on Actigall as a preventative
measure to gall stones. Apparently, those who have rapid
weight loss have also a rapid metabolization of
cholesterol by the liver and passage of it through the gall
bladder increasing the possibility of stones.<br><br>Mike
May 30th, 2003 at 4:58 am
Shauna,<br> Thanks for your insight and comfort!<br><br>Tim