Gallbladder(?) Concerns

Wow, that is really scary. I had my gallbladder removed in 2005 and within two days I was pretty much back to normal oh, so I can't imagine what you're going through. I do wonder if the removal of the gallbladder is called some of my stomach and colon issues. It is my understanding that gallbladder removal is getting rare that doctors do not want to remove it. Good luck and I hope you get back to normal soon.

Thanks for the wishes, they do mean a lot to me since depression became obvious now together with my anxiety. Yes, you are right that this gallbladder surgery with just a few incisions has become popular about 10-15 yrs. ago, and many doctors became lazy or cocky, according to one nurse, that they can make no mistake. Unfortunately their laziness became so frequent that more, and more of doctors make serious mistakes believing so much in their skill and simplicity of the procedure. That's what happened to me having a surgeon with thousands of similar procedures on his resume. He cut me up everywhere it was possible, liver, bile duct in multiple spots, etc. that instead of 30 minutes it took the team of doctors full 4 hrs. to fix his mess ! It suppose to take 2+ months to completely recover but my surgeon just extended it by additional 2 months ! That's the reason that I'm panicking a bit. Did anybody else had a similar situation/case ? I'd be very interested to know about it. Thank you.

Hi, has anyone ever had a Hyperkinetic gallbladder?

How are you now?
I have almost same issues. My docs waffle between hiatal hernia and gallbladder. My gallbladder tests so fsr sre “normal”

Very sorry you are in so much pain. Is your heart an issue in this? I truly hope you find comfort soon.

Only true way to know is HIDA scan.

Please describe this gallbladder Not familiar with this type.

My spouse has been having pressure and or pain in his upper right quadrant off and on for a while. I thought it was his gallbladder. Told him to go to his Dr. Now he is having itching and the off n on pain. Can it be related? Is it his gallbladder?

@mamimac
Welcome to Mayo Connect, it could be gallbladder or something else. You are right that it needs to be checked out by his doctor.

I found that when I had gallbladder problems it took time to diagnosis. When I had first attack, I went to ER thinking I was having a heart attack. They never checked gallbladder. Heart was OK. I followed up with provider and gallbladder was not even mentioned.

Next attack I had was able to see provider while still having symptoms and I was scheduled for surgery to remove gallbladder.

My attackes were directly related to what I ate. First attack was after eating out for breakfast and it was greasy. Also fried food would trigger symptoms. Does certain food bring on pain?

Do not ignore and know signs of heart attack. Gallbladder is on right and heart on left, but if in doubt, go to ER to make sure not heart attack.

Can you convince your husband to see a doctor?

Hi. @mamimac - I moved your discussion here so you could join with others talking about gallbladder concerns and questions:

- Gallbladder(?) Concerns https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gallbladder-concerns/

I had my gallbladder removed about 12 years ago. I don't recall itching, but certainly a ton of pain right before my surgery.

@roch made some good points about seeing a doctor.

How is he doing today?