Gallstones

Has anyone dealt with gallstones after delivery?!

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Omg yes! I got them while I was pregnant but they couldn’t operate. And then after they got worse. So at 4 month pp I had my gallbladder removed! Best thing ever. No pain since.

ahh! What were your symptoms?! Did you have any symptoms while waiting for surgery? I’m about 5 weeks post c section and I’m just not ready for another surgery 😢

I had a c section too. My symptoms were terrible. The worst stomach pain of my life. I went to the emergency room twice. First time they offered to do surgery but I didn’t want to leave my baby. But then I was back in the er 3 days later and they were like we’re taking your gallbladder.

It felt like someone was stabbing my stomach for like 4 hours at a time. They were gallstone “attacks”.

I had no symptoms, and 3 weeks later end in the er thought I was dying and couldn't sit up from the pain.. The pain was so bad for me. Woke up like normal with a small pain n went to the bathroom, and everything got so bad. I didn't know if I needed to throw up or use the bathroom, started to sweat, and shake.

did you get yours out?

I have not, but I know pregnancy can ruin your gallbladder!! It's very common! My sister had to have hers removed like 3 months after her c-section.

wow! Wishing you a speedy recovery. How are you feeling now?

Omg I’m literally going through this right now! Had a C-section baby is 9 months. And found out I have gallstones yesterday 😭

I am so sorry! What were your symptoms?! Will you be removing it?

Yes, 2 days later. Went to mercy in Merced horrible experience all day n no help . Left n went to Emanuel and the next day got it removed.

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