Post-cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery
Hi – I had my gallbladder removed 17 years ago and have chronic, sharp back pain behind the port incision. That incision was in my upper left abdominal quadrant; the pain is felt in my back, directly behind the incision. It is thought that I have an adhesion in my upper left quadrant. Is it possible that nerves are trapped and that it causes referred pain in my back? The pain is nauseating and hasn't improved. I have been on anti seizure medication and a pain killer that isn't a percocet-type medication. I am curious if anyone else has persistent pain in their back following gallbladder surgery. If so, how is your pain treated.
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It is confusing, @doverspike as there are lots of different ways of approaching it. My suggestion has always been to keep a journal of foods you eat and any symptoms that you have. In this way, you can find the foods that trigger digestive issues.
Have you tried keeping a journal of foods and symptoms? If not, it might be a good way to track what is best for you to eat as well as what to avoid.
I think a journal is something I'll have to do because having avocado toast I was fine yet the next day a bagel with avocado gave me great pain. Makes no sense!
I read in this app that somebody had experienced pain, in his gut, for 6 months after having gallbladder surgery. And doctors can not find what it is. Myboyfriend, same exact situation, gallbladder was removed 1 month a go and he's been suffering insane pain on the other side of his gut. That was the reason he went into the ER to begin with was the pain on his left side. Removing his gallbladder did nothing for that pain.The doctors have no idea what's causing it.Everyday he's living in agony. It really sucks having to watch him suffer so much and not being able to do anything to help him. "It's sad..it really is".I couldn't believe reading somebody's post who's experienced the same issue. I'm unable to locate thatIndividual to find out if he was able to get some answers and, or if they are still struggling with the pain. I
I was told to remove gallbladder but I didn't yet, but I have pain on left pain and its my pancreas I got a ultrasound endoscopy to find out ,
An interoperative colangiogram should have been done with original surgery
Hi @zolll01, I think you may be referring to this existing discussion that @ashley2000, recently started:
- Severe abdominal pain after gallbladder removal
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/severe-gallbladder-pain-after-surgery/
See all related discussions here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=gallbladder%20removal%20and%20pain
Hi,
I had mine out five weeks ago. No pain. Took a long time for the glue to fall off. I do have diarrhea which is lousy. I will probably have to live with that for a while.
Definitely find a doctor who can answer your questions.
Cindy
I was hoping to hear some other positive recovery journeys
Any advice on adding whole grain back into my diet
I love my grains and am hoping to find meal ideas that worked for others
have you tried adding a good quality probiotic pill to increase the number of good bacteria to your bowel and help your digestion return to normal.
@asinlollobrigida Good morning -
After my gall bladder was removed, it took several months for my body to adjust to its "new normal" - that is, having to rely on bile from the liver, which releases far more slowly than the gall bladder did. It essentially release "squirts" of bile as your body demanded it to digest food. Now the liver must take over that duty.
When I had my surgery, I was advised to eat very small meals at first - it was about 3 months before I could sit down and eat a small adult portion. I don't remember having a problem with grains, but I did have issues with spices and tomato-based foods for over 6 months.
Now, 3 years later, I eat my normal diet, which consists mainly of vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy, beans, chicken, fish, lean pork and tiny amounts of beef. I would say I am low-grain because I am gluten-free and must be very careful. If I eat a too-large or fatty meal, I still get pain and diarrhea.