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IBS and post gallbladder surgery
After having my gallbladder removed 14 yrs. ago, I still have issues with digesting anything with fat. Combine that with IBS and you're in real...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Dec 3, 2023
Hives and itching after gallbladder surgery
I'm a 51 year old female who had her gallbladder out ten days ago. A couple of days after surgery I developed hives on my...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Apr 30 7:27pm
Complications/symptoms after Gallbladder Surgery
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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jun 21 12:24am
Contemplating NOT having suggested gallbladder surgery!
It is interesting reading the experience of others. I must remind myself we all are of "unknown" reliability. However, here goes: It has been suggested...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Mar 9, 2023
Pain in old gallbladder surgery site
I had my gall bladder out 40 years ago, the old major abdominal surgery way, with an 8 inch scar and a 1 week hospital...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Apr 1 4:54pm
Dealing with symptoms after Gallbladder surgery
Hi is there anyone out there that suffers from nausea and pain almost 4 weeks after gallbladder operation. Every time I eat anything i get...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Feb 21 10:54pm
Trying to decide whether to have Gallbladder Surgery: What next?
Hi, I’m a new member. I started to read the discussion’s on Gallbladder health issues and wanted to ask for advice. I started experiencing abdominal...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Nov 9, 2022
Had gallbladder surgery the old way 20 years ago. Scar twitching now
I had surgery 20 years ago the old way with about 8 inch scar. It has been twitching lately and bothers me when shirt rubs...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 15, 2023
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...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 21 1:26pm
Post Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder and umbilical hernia
Just had surgery 3 weeks ago. I am a healthy 70-year old female. I have felt fine throughout; however I have this tiny pain every...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 23, 2019
Is it Diverticulitis or IBS?
I had gallbladder surgery 6 WEEKS ago. Things seem OK. But my stool has totally changed in past 6 MONTHS. Have been extremely regular always...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jan 6 4:13pm
Pancreatitis, cholecystectomy, elevated ALT, fatty liver!
I was admitted on Christmas Eve for pancreatitis. CT scan and ultrasound showed gallbladder had to be removed. My lab numbers were through the roof....
Support Group: Liver Diseases
Last active: Apr 4 11:28pm
How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?
Perhaps you have had surgery for chronic diverticulitis, cancer of the digestive tract, a Whipple procedure, bariatric surgery, or maybe even gallbladder surgery. Surgeries of...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Sep 8 4:31pm
Gallbladder removal: What can I expect?
Any info from folks who’ve had gall bladder removed would be appreciated. Surgery coming up soon. Especially interested in diet tips for first few weeks...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: 17 hours ago
New diagnosis of "lazy gallbladder." Any advice?
My husband was recently diagnosed with lazy gallbladder. He had gone to the ER with severe abdominal pain and vomiting. He had a few of...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Aug 1, 2024
Tips for managing chronic Small Bowel Obstructions
Hey everybody! I joined this group hoping to find tips for managing recurrent/chronic SBOs. I had a Ladd's procedure at 4 days old which left...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Sep 27, 2021
What can I do to keep my gallbladder healthy?
Hi April 25th I was admitted to the hospital with RUQ pain, super awful it only lasted a few hours but they kept me for...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: May 17, 2023
Liver Resection: Is surgery the only option?
Hi there-I've been referred for liver resection surgery. I've had all the workups; MRI, MRCI, bloodwork, liver biopsy...no conclusive results as to why there is...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jun 1, 2020
Should I get diverticular resection surgery?
I have had diverticular problems for years. This year I was diagnosed with IBS – see. I have had SIBO testing, numerous x-rays and ultrasounds...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jun 13, 2023
Diagnosed with large gallstones and cysts on ovaries in emergency room
I was diagnosed with large gallstones in gallbladder and cysts on my ovaries in August 2022 at the emergency room. They did CT scan, ultrasound,...
Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers
Last active: Nov 20, 2022