Post-cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery

Now, I'm a 33 year old female. Ever since I was 20 years old I've had digestive issues. It started out as acid reflux. Okay, got a Nissen fundoplication in December 2014. Then I got pregnant inSeptember 2015 and found out in November. and gradually over time it loosened after i had my son. I got my acid reflux back in about 2018. It wasn't bad so I didn't think much of it. Over time it got worse. So I went back to the surgeon i was seeing. He said I'm not touching you again. So I went to my pcp at the time and he said I'll talk to your surgeon. They came up with the idea of gastric bypass. So I did it. That was April 2021. Then 2 weeks later I had a bowel obstruction. Had to go back under. The surgeon never told me hey you might end up needing your gallbladder removed eventually. I lost 80 lbs because of the diet they stick me on to prepare my body for gastric bypass. Kept it off because of the surgery. Well this past may. May 16th. I had to get my gallbladder removed. And ever since then I'm going down hill. I can't keep ANYTHING in my body. I mostly spend alot of time in the bathroom on the toilet. But wen I walk to work, I'm tired by the time I get there. A 20 min walk downhill. Exhausted. A have to somehow summon the energy for the rest of the day. Everytime I eat, bathroom. Drink, bathroom. And I went to the gastro dr. They ran tests. They said I have an abscess. The surgeon said it's possibly colitis. So, yes. In April 2024, I was 212. Now I'm 150. And quite frankly idk how long I can keep going. I just want to give up.

Now, I'm a 33 year old female. Ever since I was 20 years old I've had digestive issues. It started out as acid reflux. Okay, got a Nissen fundoplication in December 2014. Then I got pregnant inSeptember 2015 and found out in November. and gradually over time it loosened after i had my son. I got my acid reflux back in about 2018. It wasn't bad so I didn't think much of it. Over time it got worse. So I went back to the surgeon i was seeing. He said I'm not touching you again. So I went to my pcp at the time and he said I'll talk to your surgeon. They came up with the idea of gastric bypass. So I did it. That was April 2021. Then 2 weeks later I had a bowel obstruction. Had to go back under. The surgeon never told me hey you might end up needing your gallbladder removed eventually. I lost 80 lbs because of the diet they stick me on to prepare my body for gastric bypass. Kept it off because of the surgery. Well this past may. May 16th. I had to get my gallbladder removed. And ever since then I'm going down hill. I can't keep ANYTHING in my body. I mostly spend alot of time in the bathroom on the toilet. But wen I walk to work, I'm tired by the time I get there. A 20 min walk downhill. Exhausted. A have to somehow summon the energy for the rest of the day. Everytime I eat, bathroom. Drink, bathroom. And I went to the gastro dr. They ran tests. They said I have an abscess. The surgeon said it's possibly colitis. So, yes. In April 2024, I was 212. Now I'm 150. And quite frankly idk how long I can keep going. I just want to give up.

Update: well I have a colonoscopy coming up. Hopefully we'll see what's going on soon enough. It wouldn't surprise me if I had colitis. My mom has it. My mom's dad, his side of the family ALL have some kinda digestive disorders. Or mental health disorders. But I'm just really hoping that better days are ahead.

Update: well I have a colonoscopy coming up. Hopefully we'll see what's going on soon enough. It wouldn't surprise me if I had colitis. My mom has it. My mom's dad, his side of the family ALL have some kinda digestive disorders. Or mental health disorders. But I'm just really hoping that better days are ahead.

Like other posts, I, too have been where you are! I had constant diarrhea every time I put something in my mouth. It got so bad that after over 2 months, I was unable to eat, then drink liquids! I was so weak that I could hardly make it to the bathroom. That's when my husband took me to the hospital. I had lost 30 pounds. I was on IV fluids for 2 days, then my GI Dr did an EGD and colonoscopy., where they found autoimmune microscopic colitis. Also my esophagus had ulcerations all the way to my stomach!I'm on Budesomide and a Rx med for diarrhea because the over the counter Imodium stopped working! I am
able to eat a healthy diet now and only have occasional loose stools. My GI said as I continue to heal, it should get better. It's been 6 weeks since my tests and I almost feel like my old self. Maybe you should get a 2nd opinion. My heart goes out to you. You don't have to suffer!!

Update: well I have a colonoscopy coming up. Hopefully we'll see what's going on soon enough. It wouldn't surprise me if I had colitis. My mom has it. My mom's dad, his side of the family ALL have some kinda digestive disorders. Or mental health disorders. But I'm just really hoping that better days are ahead.

Now, I'm a 33 year old female. Ever since I was 20 years old I've had digestive issues. It started out as acid reflux. Okay, got a Nissen fundoplication in December 2014. Then I got pregnant inSeptember 2015 and found out in November. and gradually over time it loosened after i had my son. I got my acid reflux back in about 2018. It wasn't bad so I didn't think much of it. Over time it got worse. So I went back to the surgeon i was seeing. He said I'm not touching you again. So I went to my pcp at the time and he said I'll talk to your surgeon. They came up with the idea of gastric bypass. So I did it. That was April 2021. Then 2 weeks later I had a bowel obstruction. Had to go back under. The surgeon never told me hey you might end up needing your gallbladder removed eventually. I lost 80 lbs because of the diet they stick me on to prepare my body for gastric bypass. Kept it off because of the surgery. Well this past may. May 16th. I had to get my gallbladder removed. And ever since then I'm going down hill. I can't keep ANYTHING in my body. I mostly spend alot of time in the bathroom on the toilet. But wen I walk to work, I'm tired by the time I get there. A 20 min walk downhill. Exhausted. A have to somehow summon the energy for the rest of the day. Everytime I eat, bathroom. Drink, bathroom. And I went to the gastro dr. They ran tests. They said I have an abscess. The surgeon said it's possibly colitis. So, yes. In April 2024, I was 212. Now I'm 150. And quite frankly idk how long I can keep going. I just want to give up.

Can you tell me what RX medication you are on for diarrhea. I have IBS-D , and prescribed loperamide isn't working. It works for a couple of days, then the diarrhea comes right back. It also causes a lot of bloating. Thank you. Glad you are feeling better.

Hello. I have pain in my back, think of where a bra sits on the back. I associated the pain with my gallbladder. I had my gallbladder removed 10 days ago, but I still have this aching. At times it’s dull and at other times it’s more pronounced. Some days I don’t really get it. My husband suggested maybe it’s nerve pain, that some nerves became damaged due to the inflammation of the gallbladder. I also tend to get really bad knots in my neck/shoulders/shoulder blade area. I’m just wondering if anyone has dealt with this aching. Whether or not my husband’s theory could be correct or if it could have to do with the knots. The doctors keep saying it’s trapped gas, but this is the same pain I’ve been dealing with for over a year, ever since the gallbladder issues started.

Hello @jasminemb, I've been searching for the answer to this same symptom for over 4 years. Every time I explain the pain between my shoulder blades/mid back to a GI doctor-they haven't a clue. Have you gotten any answers that have proven helpful?