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Post-cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery
Hi – I had my gallbladder removed 17 years ago and have chronic, sharp back pain behind the port incision. That incision was in my upper left abdominal quadrant; the pain is felt in my back, directly behind the incision. It is thought that I have an adhesion in my upper left quadrant. Is it possible that nerves are trapped and that it causes referred pain in my back? The pain is nauseating and hasn't improved. I have been on anti seizure medication and a pain killer that isn't a percocet-type medication. I am curious if anyone else has persistent pain in their back following gallbladder surgery. If so, how is your pain treated.
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I've never heard of them removing the stent. I was told scar tissue starts to form around it. What is the purpose of removing it? Won't the same problem you had without it return?
The stent is a plastic temporary stent meant to widen the bile duct and sphincter. It gets removed after 2 months once the widening is completed. I believe you are referring to a permanent metal one for worse duct issues than mine. Yes I have heard horror stories about them.
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1 ReactionStart taking enzymes and use real lemons in your water or tea. It will help with digestion and no reflux.
Hi All. Well it's been exactly 2 months since the stent was placed in my bile duct to widen the duct and diameter of the Sphincter of Oddi for my PCS and SOD. I am happy to say that my stent was removed quicky this week and without the trauma of the previous 2 ERCPs. My RUQ PCS pain is no longer there and my stomach spasms are subsiding. I will be going off Dicetel next week.
When my Gastro removed the stent he was very pleased with the success of the duct widening and also stretched the Sphincter of Oddi once more with ballooning before he finished the procedure. I am now symptom free and very happy. It was a long road but it turns out that patience was key as well as physicians who never gave up on me. I will make a final post after my follow up appt in 1 month. I hope some of this information about my journey helps someone else with Post Cholesectomy Syndrome caused by Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction post Cholesectomy.
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1 Reaction@woodsiechris It's wonderful news that you're doing better. I hope that you continue to improve. Feel well.
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1 ReactionIt's been 3 weeks and 99% of the pain is gone. However, i do feel nauseous at times. Not every day but 4-5 hours a day when it comes. I was already slim and lost more weight trying to eat low fat diet. I did start back with a little fatty food? Surgeon said it's normal.
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1 ReactionHi @peter2019 and welcome to Connect. You may have noticed I moved your post to this existing discussion on gallbladder removals in order for you to connect with others who have similar experiences. Simply click VIEW & REPLY in your email notification to get to your post.
That is great your pain is all but gone, but must so frustrating to continue to have nausea for such long periods of time.
@msb18, @woodsiechris and @hopeful33250 may be able to offer you support as you search for answers.
Back to you @peter2019 what do you do when you have nausea?
Crackers and ginger ale. Sometimes it lasts for hours. Sometimes eating food helps
I had the nausea and uneasy digestion for about 6 months after the surgery. Take it slow and easy, you'll get there.
Thanks very much that gives me hope.