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Post-cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 31 6:33am | Replies (156)Comment receiving replies
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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@quincy617
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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.