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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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Hi all, I been reading all the post and it is scaring me. I just had my gallbladder removed (3 incision) 2 to 3 weeks ago. The pain on my right shoulder blade and pain under my arm pit including sensitive to the touch under my right arm pit all came back after a 2 weeks of my surgery. I am scaring my wife because the pain is sharp and at times wakes me up screaming. My doctor has me on Gabapentin and pain medication it helps with the pain but not the sensitive to the touch, I avoid wearing a shirt due to the sensitivity to that area. Does anyone else have theses symptoms after the gallbladder surgery and will the pain and sensitivity ever go away?
I had my gallbladder removed via Laproscopic surgery. I have had this "gas" like discomfort/pain in between my shoulder blades off and on for the last month since surgery. I feel it comes on after i eat certain fatty foods, but this also may not be 100% accurate as it comes and goes. I usually will ask someone to rub/push on a spot on my back and it feels better. So, I would describe it as gas like. My surgeon i believe is going to send me for a MRI and then if needed ERCP. Is this necessary? Has anyone else have this symptom? Any advice would be great. Thanks!
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I recognize the symptoms you mention. I had my gallbladder out years ago but I can still get the pain you are feeling. Also after eating certain fatty foods.
The gallbladder would release a certain amount of bile when needed with a fatty meal. Since there is no gallbladder to store bile, the bile flows from liver through the common bile duct into the small intestine.
At times, the opening is too small or there’s tiny stones blocking the opening.
I think your doctor has a good plan- MRI and ERCP if needed. I needed it twice, years ago.
You will learn what fats you can’t tolerate.
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2 ReactionsOk thank you, I kind of worried about ERCP it seems to have a potential for even more complications. I do know that the place i go to they have someone from a boston medical hospital come and do the procedure so at least the person would be an expert on it.
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2 ReactionsIn 2019, i had a cholecystectomy. I went back to follow up. Asked does gall bladder grow back ? No. Ok, upper right quadrant pain. Diarrhea for 4y's. Then aggressive colesevlam & dicyclomine rx has me constipated & i learn today, 11/2019 i was diagnosed w Gastroparesis. Slow to no go.
I have Gastroparesis. Take Milk of Magnesia at 10 pm at night and next morning I am back to normal BM, taken when needed. I stopped eating salads & fruits. I only eat small amounts of cooked vegetables occasionally. Small meals, chicken, seafood, potatoes, white bread, & pasta. Walking and exercising helps. Also, take gas-x after every meal and Domperodone 10 mg - 30 mins before meals.
Also, have bad reflux - take 60 mg Dexlansoprazole, no cooked garlic, onions, tomatoes, chocolate, carbonated drinks, coffee, tea, fried foods, fatty foods, list goes on depending on what bothers you. I know what uncomfortable feelings you go thru. Hang in there. Just keep a food diary. One day at a time.