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Dealing with symptoms after Gallbladder surgery
Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 9 8:48pm | Replies (264)Comment receiving replies
I had my gall bladder removed almost 2 weeks ago.
I wish I had got a second opinion , or read up on the complications , I seriously am sick of it .
I feel heartburn , severe heartburn that I would guess a heart attack would feel like. No energy , I cannot get out of bed , it's a persistant, burning .
I vomitted once since the surgery, it was horrible
Like acid .I never had issues with my stomach , I have been living with severe pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure , diagnosed in 2012 , my pulmonologist, and cardiologist have worked hard finding medications to battle this progressive lung disease, at 46 yrs I didn't think it could get worse.. then this.
I see no hope.
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My gallbladder was removed because it had only 14% function. I did have to be careful about what I ate for awhile, but now, 15 years later, I eat a normal, healthy diet. Sometimes at bedtime I take some Tums to settle my stomach. Sometimes I just take a couple because my mouth is dry.
I've read that people do sometimes have difficulty in recovery. I hope that your symptoms will improve soon. I agree that talking with doctors might be helpful.
Jim
Hello @tvashon
I also had gallbladder surgery many years ago. However, the surgery was in connection with a major surgery to remove a rare form of cancer called neuroendocrine tumor (NET or sometimes referred to as Carcinoid). Because the two surgeries were combined into one procedure I'm not sure how my recovery went from the gallbladder sugery.
I realize that when you have multiple serious diagnoses it becomes very stressful to have another health problem, it can seem just overwhelming, can't it? However, before you conclude, "I see no hope" you really need to contact your surgeon or other doctor regarding your post-surgery symptoms. They may certainly have suggestions to help you through this and make you more comfortable.
Will you make some calls? I look forward to hearing from you again.
Teresa
Hello @tvashon
It has been a while since you have posted. I hope that your post-gallbladder surgery problems have improved.
I would enjoy hearing from you with an update on how you are feeling.
Teresa
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@tvashon, I want to welcome you to Mayo Connect. I hope that your doctors are continuing to find a way to bring you some comfort. After my husband's gallbladder surgery, which was uncomplicated, he could keep only small sips of tea or broth down. He did not have any of the pain that you are describing, but he did not have the other health issues that you have mentioned.
At 46 years or at any age, I can understand feelings. Time moves too slowly when we are uncertain and in pain. I want to tag the following members, who might have some thoughts to share. @gman007, @jimhd, @lisalucier. @roisemaire , @hopeful33250 Do you have any information about gall bladder surgery to share with tvashon?
Rosemary