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Post-cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 21 1:26pm | Replies (561)Comment receiving replies
Okay, this is a long one so stay tuned… LOLAlright, about 2 years ago now i started feeling crummy, actually kinda pregnant (my ladies will understand) i was experiencing nausea, vomiting, bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, (i literally have to undress to potty, i sweat so bad) food aversions, the pain comes and goes. I can be miserable for an amount of time then just poof its gone, but it comes back on and off throughout the day, i also experienced no period with this so it actually made me think i really did seal the deal. I started out at the OB, turns out not pregnant but guess what still all the symptoms. As time went on the pain worsened and then i started to notice my pain got worse after eating foods, especially Italian. So went to my PCP went thru a bunch of testing to get to the last one, the HIDA scan which tests the function of the gallbladder mine was at a whopping 22% so it automatically got taken out, now a GI did not do my surgery or check me out she was like a general surgeon she only covered some things, she tried medicines and diets nothing helped, then sent me off to the GI, so now here i am a year after my surgery and im still experiencing the same pain. Instead of the pain being under my right ribs like a boot feeling, most of my pain is on my left side, i have all the same symptoms listed above with a pain under my left ribcage on my side, my stomach feels like an accordion just being shoved downward when im trying to stand, day to day life is unbearable anymore. Doc is setting me up with a CT to test pancreas and liver function, then the stomach emptying test for gasteopareosis…… has any else ever experienced this!? Im in desperate need of help trying to get answers, maybe someone has been thru this that can help a girl save a few months of pain and agony?Oh- period did come finally before gallbladder surgery but went without one for 6months😬
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@bunnycuddlez
Another thought is the tie of Covid to gut issues. Did you get the Covid shots and have the virus 2020-2023? I wonder if your gut issues are tied to long Covid.
1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-long-covid-affect-the-gut-202303202903
2. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/long-covid-and-the-digestive-system-mayo-clinic-expert-describes-common-symptoms/
3. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/11/potential-treatment-found-for-covid-related-gi-issues/
4. https://medicine.washu.edu/news/covid-19-infections-raise-risk-of-long-term-gastrointestinal-problems/
5. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-expert-explains-gastrointestinal-symptoms-related-to-covid-19/
Maybe you have a hernia? Appendix? Best of luck. I had my gallbladder out because of gallstones. If the bile duct gets plugged you can develop an infection I was told?
Hi @bunnycuddlez , and welcome to Connect!
You are going through some awfulness, I am sorry. My journey includes some of what you describe and I so wish I could give you an easy button to push. I can say, keep moving forward. Joining Connect is a great step to take.
There certainly is a lot going on in our guts, and it sounds like you are in a good place with a GI that is making sure your anatomy, all your parts are working the way they should. That will be another step forward. You have some great input from others, too. It may move you forward even quicker to focus on what you can control in the meantime. Regular exercise and good, consistent meals helped me figure out they play a role. I have a regular routine so when it changes I can point to it. One example, I knew when I felt absolutely horrible after changing my eating routine and fasting for 10am blood work recently that going too long without eating makes a difference for me. Information like that is what only I can identify and helpful for my doctor to know.
Do you eat any differently since getting your gall bladder out? When do you have your CT and stomach emptying tests?
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@bunnycuddlez
I am assuming you had extensive bloodwork, an abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy and colonoscopy to check your gastrointestinal system before moving to the HYDA scan? Have you had updated testing/imaging since your surgery? You have been suffering way too long.
I had all of the above and the HYDA scan last. My gallbladder is ejecting only 7% bile when the minimum should be 35%-40%. I was told to get my gallbladder out but I have held off due to other higher priority surgeries needed (spine).
I have read some have had issues with getting their gallbladder out where symptoms continue or they have complications. This makes me nervous about getting mine out. I do know that having smaller, more frequent, lower fat diets can help reduce symptoms.
Have you ever been tested for allergies to foods or autoimmune illness? Have you ever worked with a nutritionist/dietitian to review diet/supplements? Do you take any other medications or supplements?