Connect
← Return to Post Gallbladder Removal
Discussion
Comment receiving replies
My husband just had his gallbladder removed about 3 1/2 weeks ago and he is worse off than when he had it. He has been to the ER several times with CT scan and blood work and they can't seem to figure out why he is in such excruciating pain. He hasn't been able to sleep and can hardly walk. I just can't figure out what is going on with him. We are at a loss and don't know what else to do.
Replies to "My husband just had his gallbladder removed about 3 1/2 weeks ago and he is worse..."
@blbenson91 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
My husband had his gall bladder removed in September 2024, and experienced complications like you talk about. It turned out there was a biliary issue, and the bile duct was acting up. There was some "sludge" still there, that had to be removed, and a temporary stent placed. Have you been able to contact the surgeon's office that did the original procedure? Some times, patients also get pancreatitis complications, so that might be something to have checked.
Please let us know what steps you take, and how your husband is doing?
Ginger
@blbenson91 How is your husband doing today? I can so empathize. One hopeful note - I am now about 5 weeks out from surgery and the pain is FINALLY easing up a bit, which my doctors predicted it would.
Connect
Have they checked for a hiatal hernia? Or does the pain come when he tries to eat? Many people need to reintroduce food in very small, low-fat quantities until their liver takes over providing the bile necessary for digestion.