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Post-cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery

Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 31 6:33am | Replies (156)

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@grandmatoseven

Hi, my gallbladder was removed due to a condition called porcelain gallbladder. I was told that it was needed to come out. That was 4 years ago, my life since then has been awful. I have seen three Gastro doctors and under treatment currently for Gastro paresis. I was told by second Dr that ordered a CT scan that I have surgical clips left inferior to my liver and I’m guessing that the condition I have was due to the surgery because it is nerve damage to the vagus nerve. I wish I would have never had this surgery.
I cannot eat large portions of food, because my stomach does not empty very well. So I have to be very careful and everyday after every meal about 30 minutes after the nausea comes, I hate it.

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So sorry for you. I have a friend with gastroparesis and I know it makes her life miserable as it relates to food. She frequently vomits after eating.
As to surgical clips left in after gall bladder surgery, to my knowledge that is standard procedure - at least after laparoscopic removal...I have had my gall bladder removed 10 years ago now. Fortunately no complications. As a nurse, I have cared for patients with ruptured gallbladders which caused them to become VERY ill and in ICU with peritonitis or even septic shock. Sometimes you just need to get the gallbladder out. :<(