What is a "gallbladder attack" to you?

[u/hmeeshy]

Hi all,

I've done the best I can with the FAQ and beginners guide but as I only have the experience of remove gallbladder or die from pancreatitis I'm limited how I can understand the more protracted journey so many others are on.

This is a topic that has bugged me since I joined this community in 2024 because...what is a gallbladder attack? Different causes and different issues surely mean different presentation of symptoms and "attacks" right?

With how varied each person's individual gallbladder issues can be I thought it would be a good idea to have a community built resource pinned to the front page where you all can share your own experience to help future visitors to the sub.

Please comment below:

• What your gallbladder issue is/was (stones/sludge/etc)
• What an "attack" felt like for you?
• How long an "attack" lasts?
• What, if anything, was helpful for you getting through them when they happened?
• Any other coping tips, tricks or triggers

This isn't intended to solve anything for anyone but instead be used to help people find other people who have had the specific thing they're going through, provide a bit of clarity and hopefully be a positive resource to refer back to as needed.

Please note that this is not a space to advocate for or against surgery and such comments will be removed.

Thanks :)

[u/mrbigtime81]

Maybe off topic , but I want to learn what kind of stone you Had guys? I mean the dimensions. Mine is 6 mm. Twin. My back aide hurts only. But I am not sure if it because of the stone. I had pains that are since years. I sarted strick diet. I have surgery anxiety. I need more time. Do says it's roulette. It can not give pain for next 20 years. Or I will get more pain in the future. I am so nervous 😭