Gallbladder Concerns

Hello, in 2013 i had foot surgery with Propofol, few days later hospitalized with acute pancreatitis, first time, 6 days npo, home, ( surgeon said propofol has high fat content possibly triggered ) nothing till this past Sunday when insane pain sent me to er, labs, Mrcp, Hida showed 6 mm gallstone in gallbladder no biliary duct blockage,, no surgery ..
I have oral surgery in few days, rather unsure how anesthesia will affect me..
Feeling good now, low fat diet etc
Discharging MD said surgery wasnt necessary, enzymes trending down, had no more pain etc
Hope i didn't make mistake:(

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Pancreatitis is listed as a rare side effect to propofol. Maybe they can use something else given your history? I’ve had several sizable gallstones for at least 2 decades seen on every abdominal CT I’ve had for other reasons and there has never been any talk of removing them. Just an incidental finding. I’ve had propofol several times and have never had pancreatitis, but everyone reacts differently. Talk to the oral surgeon and anesthesiologist ahead of time. Best of luck to you.

Thank you, my pcp saw me post hospital and wasn't happy i didn't jump at surgery.. eben wanted to put in referral .. i certainly know next really bad attack ill consent but i have oral surgery, a disabled daughter who just had sigmoidectomy and husband having prostate surgery in June
So plate's full!!
Propofol on my allergen list and i will remind oral surgeon again
Thank you for replying!
PS seeing your "California zebra"
You don't have EDS do you?

You have a lot on your plate already right now. I hope you don’t have more attacks and don’t ever need abdominal surgery. No fun.

No, I don’t have EDS. I used zebra because I have a few other rare disorders.

A year after Gallbladder removal, I am still experiencing pains in the stomach and back. I get nausea, dizziness and headache.

I tried using Beetflow capsules, ox bile and Digestive enzymes from Empirical labs with the hope of relief but can't tell if they are helping or harming. Eating is hit or miss as I am still figuring out what will cause the least pain. Fatty foods such as mackrel and nuts can make it worse. Was told I had NAFLD in 2022.

I am wondering if my pancreas is acting up as despite working out three times a day and limiting food intake I am now prediabetic. Also had elevated GGT liver enzymes for a while I suffer from Hypothyroidism and take Levothyroxine. Have had CT Scans and ultrasound but I hoping to see a liver consultant to ask for an MRCP or ERCP.

Anyone experiencing similar should please let me know how they are doing.

Thanks
Jo

I am one week out from emergency gall bladder removal and acute severe pancreatitis. Still a bit tender and swollen from the procedure. Belching and a good amount of flatulence. I can still feel the familiar sensation of the inflamed pancreas, but more modest. I am hopeful this will subside. Trying to determine what foods I can have and which ones to avoid or modify. I’m still also pretty tired. This was a whopper of a surgery. Life changing, I’m guessing. I hope your condition improves as well.

@joam, I'm tagging some members who have experiences with pancreas and gallbladder issues to see if any of them may have had similar symptoms even a year out from gallbladder removal, from something related to their pancreas or something else @yvonnecappe @grannydee @shezza51 @celia16 @creondave @staceywood @pianist3.

Hoping some of these members will have thoughts for you, @clkurth, as you look for the best foods to eat (or avoid or modify), in addition to dealing with tiredness a week out from your emergency gallbladder surgery. What foods have you been able to eat successfully thus far after surgery, clkurth?

An endocrinologist consult is in order. Neurogenic tumors need to be ruled out.

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?