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Digestive Health | Last Active: Mar 18 1:02pm | Replies (28)
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@13hugeblackkatz

After spending 26 hours in our ED and having an ultrasound and two CT scans and the results that there was only one problem - one not so large gallstone that does not cause me any difficulty- pain or otherwise, is it possible that that one stone is sitting atop of my bile duct? I have lost 33 pounds in avery short time and the surgeons don't know why I can't gain any weight back. They have discussed taking the stone out on an outpatient basis and seeing if this is what the problem is. If this is done and I still can't weight what do I do next?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 7 5:39am

Hello @13hugeblackkatz and welcome to Mayo Connect. I read your post and can understand why you are concerned. That type of weight loss must be confusing for you.

You mention in your post that, "...the surgeons don't know why I can't gain any weight back." Have you had surgery recently? I'm also wondering how you are feeling. Do you have any other symptoms like nausea, vomiting? As you are comfortable doing so, please post with a little more information.

I look forward to hearing from you again.

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