pain after gallbladder surgery Posted: 04-17-08 18:58pm
I had my gallbladder removed on 04-04-08.
All the pre-op tests for gallbladder (HIDA
scan, ct scan, ultrasound, etc.) were
normal, but my dr. said sometimes it can
still be the gallbladder. We agreed to
remove it. I had it done laparoscopically
and went home the same day. Recovery time
has not been as fast as my dr. said or I
thought, but everything I read says I'm
normal. My question is why do I feel
like I did prior to surgery. Over the
last couple I'm having the nausea and
epigastric pain like I had intermittantly
since Jan. before I had surgery. I'm
beginning to get very frustrated and
depressed I
have not been able to return to work yet
and just when I think today will be the
day I'll feel like getting my routine
somewhat back, I find myself on the couch
again sleeping and feeling bad. Any
feedback or advice on this will be greatly
appreciated. I just knew that having the
surgery would fix my problem. thanks,
nanak
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Posted: 04-18-08 08:42am
Did your doctor run tests to check for
other gastric problems such as an ulcer?
Are you seeing a gastro doctor?
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pain after gallbladder removal Posted: 04-18-08 13:24pm
Yes, my dr. ran numerous test, including a
test for ulcers and h-pylori bacteria.
All tests that were ran prior were: ct
scan, HIDA scan, abd. ultrasound, blood
tests, h-pylori and tests for an ulcer,
endoscopy and colonscopy. I went to one
appt. with a gastro dr. he didn't seem
concerned and said there was really
nothing he could do at the time and told
me to return if symptoms persisted. I
didn't return to him but instead went to
current dr. who is a internist and
surgeon. Any more suggestions or advice
on this matter???
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Pain after gallbladder removal Posted: 04-18-08 13:54pm
I have the same problem after my
gallbladder was removed (for about 7yrs!
now). Most of the time this affects me
during my sleeping hours, which include
great pains in my left to middle/stomach
and sometimes in my back and colon. The
pain is so great a lot of times that I get
lightheaded and nauseas.
I found that if I eat something right
away or throw up, the pain will go away.
After I eat I have release of gas and
several "small" bowel movements during the
day.
As a result of early A.M. eating and
drained energy, I've gained a great amount
of weight...prior to this I was thin,
energetic and health conscious.
The doctors have told me that I have a
slow digestion of 30% apposed to 100%,
with no explaination. There has been no
magic pill to heal this problem and no
relief up to this point for my misery. I
feel trapped and I want to live a normal
life again for myself and my family-NOT
THROWING IN THE TOWEL YET!!
Does anyone else have these symptoms?
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Re: Pain after gallbladder removal Posted: 04-18-08 20:02pm
Starly
wrote:
I have the same problem
after my gallbladder was removed (for
about 7yrs! now). Most of the time this
affects me during my sleeping hours, which
include great pains in my left to
middle/stomach and sometimes in my back
and colon. The pain is so great a lot of
times that I get lightheaded and nauseas.
I found that if I eat something right
away or throw up, the pain will go away.
After I eat I have release of gas and
several "small" bowel movements during the
day.
As a result of early A.M. eating and
drained energy, I've gained a great amount
of weight...prior to this I was thin,
energetic and health conscious.
The doctors have told me that I have a
slow digestion of 30% apposed to 100%,
with no explaination. There has been no
magic pill to heal this problem and no
relief up to this point for my misery. I
feel trapped and I want to live a normal
life again for myself and my family-NOT
THROWING IN THE TOWEL YET!!
Does anyone else have these
symptoms?
Hi and Welcome
Did your doctor mention Gastroparesis
(lazy stomach)?
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Re: pain after gallbladder removal Posted: 04-18-08 20:07pm
nanak
wrote:
Yes, my dr. ran numerous
test, including a test for ulcers and
h-pylori bacteria. All tests that were
ran prior were: ct scan, HIDA scan, abd.
ultrasound, blood tests, h-pylori and
tests for an ulcer, endoscopy and
colonscopy. I went to one appt. with a
gastro dr. he didn't seem concerned and
said there was really nothing he could do
at the time and told me to return if
symptoms persisted. I didn't return to
him but instead went to current dr. who is
a internist and surgeon. Any more
suggestions or advice on this matter???
Has the doctor tried any medication
(Zantac, Prevacid, etc..)?
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Re: Pain after gallbladder removal Posted: 04-21-08 12:17pm
butterfly6169
wrote:
Starly
wrote:
I have the same problem
after my gallbladder was removed (for
about 7yrs! now). Most of the time this
affects me during my sleeping hours, which
include great pains in my left to
middle/stomach and sometimes in my back
and colon. The pain is so great a lot of
times that I get lightheaded and nauseas.
I found that if I eat something right
away or throw up, the pain will go away.
After I eat I have release of gas and
several "small" bowel movements during the
day.
As a result of early A.M. eating and
drained energy, I've gained a great amount
of weight...prior to this I was thin,
energetic and health conscious.
The doctors have told me that I have a
slow digestion of 30% apposed to 100%,
with no explaination. There has been no
magic pill to heal this problem and no
relief up to this point for my misery. I
feel trapped and I want to live a normal
life again for myself and my family-NOT
THROWING IN THE TOWEL YET!!
Does anyone else have these
symptoms?
Hi and Welcome
Did your doctor mention Gastroparesis
(lazy
stomach)?
I don't remember but will certainly ask on
my next visit. Does Gastroparesis behave
this way?? And if so, do you know if there
is a treatment for it? I pretty much put a
halt to my numerous emergency room and
doctor visits since the doctors at this
point haven't been able to provide any
relief. So it's just my yearly check ups
at this point and hoping I'm not gonna
just die over something they missed.
I've been on so many medications(non
worked) and several tests. I have begun a
low impact exercise program on my own and
am trying to stick to the oatmeal, banans,
baked potato, etc. diet. My doctor
suggested absolutely no meat and this is
sooooo difficult since in order to get the
pain to go away as quick as possible I
have to eat something bulky which really
is tough when you're feeling nauseas and
half asleep and not wanting to eat
anything at all. Thanks .
I
have not been able to return to work yet
and just when I think today will be the
day I'll feel like getting my routine
somewhat back, I find myself on the couch
again sleeping and feeling bad. Any
feedback or advice on this will be greatly
appreciated. I just knew that having the
surgery would fix my problem. thanks,
nanak
