I totally agree with Telman, and I also wanted to mention that I think as long as you are using the Epsom Salts , I don't think you will trigger any pancreatitis. I think in both our cases we got pancreatitis because the bile duct was blocked and the Epsom Salts will keep that pathway open. If you do feel any pain in your shoulder/GB type area, take some Epsom Salts until you flush. They are working wonders for me. I bought a bunch of capsules at the health food store and made my own up. They are not giving me the runs, I'm taking two 00 capsules every few hours. Actually, I take them whenever I feel the telltale back/shoulder pain.
I forgot to ask you Ailsa, do you still have your GB? Just wondering, as I still have mine (amazingly enough, though they are pushing to take it out!)