Ok so I had my gallbladder out May 2012 and after I recovered I started getting numbness in my thighs. Both thighs!!! Then my back started hurting bad on my right side about midway. I went to chiropractor last year but it didn't help. So this past Friday I felt like I was having a gallbladder attack but I have no gallbladder.... It finally stopped hurting Monday. I started taking ox bile, enzymes, and artichoke . So I started researching and found all this bs that can happen after surgery that no doctor tells you! Who do you go to with all this pain? Every doc says its not linked to the surgery! Thanks!!
Hello Kim
Many people do not have considerable side effects after gall bladder removal. The function of gall bladder is to store bile and release it when food reaches intestines. Without having a control on bile output, you are quite likely to face side effects - some are listed below -
You can usually eat normally soon after your operation. Most people start eating later the same day, although you will probably prefer to eat small meals to start with.
You may have been advised to eat a low-fat diet for several weeks before surgery, but this doesn’t need to be continued afterwards. Instead, you should aim to have a healthy well-balanced diet (including some fats), which can aid your recovery and help improve your general health.
If you experience any side effects of surgery – such as indigestion, bloating, flatulence or diarrhoea – it may help to make some small adjustments to your diet, such as:
- avoid drinks containing caffeine – such as coffee and tea
- avoid foods that make the problems worse – such as spicy and fatty foods
- gradually increase your intake of fibre – good sources of fibre include fresh fruit and vegetables, wholegrain rice, wholewheat pasta and bread, seeds, nuts and oats
You may also want to get advice from your GP, who can recommend medication if you have diarrhoea. Read more about treating diarrhoea.
Side effects of gallbladder surgery usually only last a few weeks, although diarrhoea can be a problem for a small number of people for many years.
My mom had her gall bladder removed and she faced a lifetime history of acidity. We tackled this issue with giving her regular small meals and just snacks before bed time. It was quite a trial and error method thingy.
So, my advice for you is to go easy on food, eat a well balanced diet and try regulating your food intake. As for the numbness in thighs - this maybe because of anesthesia administered during surgery - probably a spinal injection. If you have serious issues, please do revert back to your doctor. Good luck