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Complications/symptoms after Gallbladder Surgery

Posted by kalenkerby @kalenkerby, Oct 21, 2018

Hello. I am a Male 32. I had my gall bladder removed 4 days ago. Since I have had strange pains and feelings. Nausea after I eat Everytime. I realized after it's removal my stomach will have swelling, but it feels like there is a Large Knot just right of my Belly button. I also have had severe Hunger type pains. It's the only thing that I can compare it too. Very bad and painful pains that resemble Severe Hunger pains. I have also had headaches since the surgery. Mainly the right back of my head, it feels like there is a Knot under my skull almost. It doesn't hurt severely, but it does hurt sometimes worse than others. And nothing seems to help. Almost a throbbing pain. And of course pain across my entire abdomen. Top to bottom. Side to side. Which is to be expected I guess. But I have have more pain in my right chest and under my left breast off and on. What of these are to be expected and not?

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aknight201 | @aknight201 | Oct 11, 2022
In reply to @ambergoulet "She has done an elimination diet. Had a endoscopy and colonoscopy. She has been tested for..." + (show)
@ambergoulet

She has done an elimination diet. Had a endoscopy and colonoscopy. She has been tested for Crohn's and Celia disease. They have tried meds for acid reflux, anti nausea, and anti spasm pills. Sorry to hear you are going through this. I will be praying for you.

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Hi! I am doing some research because I have the same issue I had my appendix removed when I was 17 and my gallbladder when I was 19… I had gallbladder issues since middle school and doctors kept telling me it was acid reflux when I knew it wasn’t. I have been dealing with many stomach problems that got worse after each surgery and I am at a loss of what to do. I’ve had a colonoscopy and endoscopy a few times. I’ve had an MRI and doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I know that it’s really difficult to deal with so if she ever wants to talk to someone I would love to be there in support with her! If you have found any helpful information i would also love to know! Things that have mildly helped are taking supplements especially probiotics, collagen(vital proteins), and other digestive supplements and supplements to help break down fat(since we don’t have gallbladders) I have also stopped eating dairy, gluten, onion and garlic which sucks because they’re in everything but it has helped.
I hope this helps!

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pattybaehr | @pattybaehr | Jan 25, 2023

You are describing exactly what is happening to me right now. Dropped gallstones remained in my abdomen and embedded into soft tissue on my liver and near my diaphragm. Months later, I couldn’t eat, nauseated,lost 25 lbs, pain under right rib and gradually moved to my back.CT scan showed the stones and abscessed. Had surgery to remove them today. More pain with this surgery as the surgeon had to scrape (debridement) the pus away. Sliced off the one stuck to my liver. A special surgeon had to do this ( HPB surgeon).
Pain in shoulder worse this time as he worked near the diaphragm and irritated the nerve which connect to the shoulder. Hopefully will resolve soon. Shoulder pain is worse than abdominal pain and is not relived by NSAIDS because it is nerve pain. Hope you have mended.

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sarwat03 | @sarwat03 | Feb 7, 2023
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@hansap

Hi I had mines removed on the 18th august and I’m still experiencing the symptoms you mentioned
4 weeks post op..

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How are you. I got my gallbladder remived 4 weeks ago. I have common flu .can it be reason worsen my pain. I feel pain at both sides left right .

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sarwat03 | @sarwat03 | Feb 7, 2023
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@astaingegerdm

I agree you should contact surgeon about your pain symptoms and definitely the headache. I had the laparoscopic surgery also. I had intense pain after eating a very small meal after I returned home. The bike duct can swell up some after surgery and causes pain like before surgery. It will pass. My daughter was given a fatty meal by mistake in the hospital after her surgery and got very sick.
Pain in right side and chest could also be due to nerve irritation. Please contact your surgeon!!

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How are you. I got my gallbladder remived 4 weeks ago. I have common flu .can it be reason worsen my pain. I feel pain at both sides left right. Is it normal?

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Feb 8, 2023
In reply to @sarwat03 "How are you. I got my gallbladder remived 4 weeks ago. I have common flu .can..." + (show)
@sarwat03

How are you. I got my gallbladder remived 4 weeks ago. I have common flu .can it be reason worsen my pain. I feel pain at both sides left right. Is it normal?

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@sarwat03
4 weeks ago can sometimes feel as yesterday.
Sorry you have flu symptoms- I don’t think this is cause of your pain on both sides.
It probably is not unusual, but you should give the surgeon’s office a call and tell them.
The belly is a large space where we can’t see what happens, but the surgeons have a good idea.

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sonyarountree | @sonyarountree | Feb 8, 2023
In reply to @johnetteg "Hi VIcki, i’m sorry to hear you are suffering. It’s very tough going through this. Has..." + (show)
@johnetteg

Hi VIcki, i’m sorry to hear you are suffering. It’s very tough going through this. Has your doctor ran any test for you, bloodwork, ct scan, ultrasound to rule out any issues that might be causing your issues? I’ve had a ton of tests and all ok. I guess it’s just my body taking longer to recover and adjust to not having a gallbladder. Everyone is different. I’d like to hear of others who had prolonged issues/symptoms after gallbladder surgery and got better and maybe what has helped them get through it. It would give hope tha things will get better. I hope things settle down for you soon. Best wishes, Johnette

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I am going on 2 weeks of having laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. I am also feeling very dizzy, nauseated & have those weird feelings. I was hoping it was part of the recovery but the nurse for my surgeon says she never has heard of that happening after surgery so I'm lost.

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cland60 | @cland60 | Feb 8, 2023
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@1s1w1nak

I know this is a little later, but I need help. I am beginning to wonder if these are related back around 2010 I had my gall bladder removed, ever since then I started having migraines aches and pains and massive weight gain. My thyroid is enlarged, but only one test showed high levels and an ultrasound shows nodules. I had been working with docs to control my weight and keep hitting block walls. My entire family history back 5 generations is less than 105 pounds I am almost 180 and gaining regardless of diet and weight. I was researching weight loss solutions and post cholecystectomy points to thyroid issues such as hashimoto hypothyroidism which would explain everything I have been seeing doctors for. Can anyone guide me.

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Have you had blood work to determine your TSH level. That should give you an indication of whether you have hypothyroidism. Also, measuring antibodies in blood show if it is caused by Hashimoto hypothyroidism. I have hypothyroidism and it didn’t show up right away but eventually did after morning fasting blood work.

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mycnctds | @mycnctds | Feb 9, 2023
In reply to @pattybaehr "You are describing exactly what is happening to me right now. Dropped gallstones remained in my..." + (show)
@pattybaehr

You are describing exactly what is happening to me right now. Dropped gallstones remained in my abdomen and embedded into soft tissue on my liver and near my diaphragm. Months later, I couldn’t eat, nauseated,lost 25 lbs, pain under right rib and gradually moved to my back.CT scan showed the stones and abscessed. Had surgery to remove them today. More pain with this surgery as the surgeon had to scrape (debridement) the pus away. Sliced off the one stuck to my liver. A special surgeon had to do this ( HPB surgeon).
Pain in shoulder worse this time as he worked near the diaphragm and irritated the nerve which connect to the shoulder. Hopefully will resolve soon. Shoulder pain is worse than abdominal pain and is not relived by NSAIDS because it is nerve pain. Hope you have mended.

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Thanks for sharing! Hope you'll feel much better & the surgery, as treatment, would eventually accomplish its intent: remove pain & suffering. The info in this support group firmed my decision against cholecystectomy! Especially b/c seniors like me can no longer afford (health wise & financially) the complications triggered by the surgery. Take care everyone & let's hope for the best! I also wish/pray for all in this support group a speedy recovery. Let's all get well & eat gluten-, fat-, sugar- free food. I am still searching 4 these on the web w/c sometimes give contradictory advice; therefore, I resort to Mayo Clinic as a reputable source of valuable medical info! When feeling better, try gentle yoga, walking, etc. Godspeed to ALL!

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mycnctds | @mycnctds | Feb 9, 2023

Any diet guidelines for optimally functional pancreas & liver? Thank you!

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geege926 | @geege926 | Feb 9, 2023
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@mycnctds

Any diet guidelines for optimally functional pancreas & liver? Thank you!

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how does liver cancer kill you?

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