Hi all.
First off, I have no large intestine or rectum. I have a J-pouch inside me, instead. Had a colectomy due to ulcerative colitis. I do not have an ostomy bag.
I have read that people with a J-pouch are prone to gall bladder failure.
I started off having very bad acid reflux that barely responded to any medications for a few months. It was so bad I ended up losing a lot of weight. That started to go away as I developed this pain on my right side which radiates around my back. The pain has gotten worse and worse over the past few weeks, especially when I eat fatty foods. I am also constipated which, if you understand how the large intestine works, is VERY odd for me. I ALWAYS have diarrhea.
I have had an ultrasound, CT scan and HIDA scan, all normal. The only abnormality, other than the pain, constipation and acid reflux, is increased Lipase levels.
My pain is almost constant, sometimes its just dull but it's usually pretty bad. I also always have the sensation that something large and round is stuck under my ribs.
My gastro doctor is very concerned that I could have developed pancreatitis from the gall bladder troubles, even though they aren't showing up on the tests. He believes I will probably need to have it removed, which is fine with me.. the darn thing hurts. I have an appointment later today with mt surgeon. I was just wondering if anyone here had the same problem, with the tests not showing anything, or knows anyone with a similar problem.
Thanks!
Sarah
