Severe pain continues after gall bladder removal !

I'm so sorry to hear your not feeling good after removal of your gallbladder.
Mine was removed almost 2 yrs ago and that happened to me.
I continued to pursue other doctors and mine turned out to be MALS. Median Arcuate Ligament Syntrom.
Do you have pain when you eat, drink, exercise? Or Diaherra and Constipation. My pain is in the sternum area and radiates left and right.
If you have any symptoms you might research this. Theres a Facebook page called MALS. It is very rare and very difficult to detect. I've already had a Median Arcuate Ligament Release surgery last year that failed, and having another surgery with a more experienced doctor in a few weeks. This is a complex Syntrom and mostly a process of elimination to find the answer .
It is usually diagnosed with a CTA Angiogram, Mesenteric Doppler Ultrasound and a Celiac Plexus Block.
Good Luck! You need to be your own Advocate. Feel Better..

Has pancreas,liver ,hernia,etc. Been ruled out?

I had a very bad pain episode last week, am post 14 weeks gallbladder removal, am on a dual course of antibiotics as my blood work shows an infection and my liver values are high, had a MRI waiting to see Doctor again but she thinks it may be diverticulitis- get your blood work checked etc and eliminate

Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish you well and pain free. I am learning that there are many of us who are experiencing severe pain after gall bladder removal. I feel I need to see a specialist. The Gastroenterologist seem to be mostly interested in performing colonoscopies ! I live in the Chicago area and even though my surgeon has retired I never expected to be unable to get an appointment with a gastroenterologist who was knowledgeable about this chronic condition. I continue to search.
Good Luck to you

Have you read about PCS?

Also, u might want to read about SOD

Hi-do you have anything else-symptoms?

Hi- I had Mals surgery 4 years ago. I had the same symptoms. They first took out my gall bladder then the same pain happened again. It was amazing to wake up from surgery not having the mals pain.

It’s best to see a Vascular surgeon for this rare syndrome. It’s affects the digestive system but a vascular surgeon can see the classic hook of the celiac artery with the mals around it. Since it is so rare finding a surgeon that has experience, knowledge and can review a ct scan, look at Mals Facebook for info.

Hi
Thank You. I do belong to MALS Facebook page..
I'm scheduled with vascular surgeon Dr Park who used to be at Cleveland Clinic. My surgery is late Nov.
Hope your still feeling better! Its a tough road. You need to be a tough Warrior!