dizziness after gall bladder removal

I had aortic valve replacement surgery 9 weeks ago and was very sick for the 4-6 weeks and spent a lot of time in bed. When I started walking around I noticed a lot of dizziness and vertigo. Had an MRI but no stroke--can be a complication of this surgery. Neurologist said dizziness is from being in bed so much. It screws up balance signals to and from the brain. Vertigo exercises (you can find them on the web) and time should take care of it.

I had surgery in December of 2012.  I have never had surgery of any kind before.  I had Gastric Bypass and my Gall Bladder removed.  I have always been overweight, but never had any other symptoms.  I now, 2 months later, have daily dizzy spells.  I feel light headed all day long, but when I lie down or put my head back for any reason, the room starts to spin very fast.  I have been to my primary and to my surgeon....they keep saying drink water, hydrate, get rest and it takes time.  I drink between 70-80 ounces of liquid a day.  I drink water, carrot juice (which has electrolytes), Real fruit juice-sugar free, and bouillon.  I take my vitamins daily, exercise and check my blood pressure often.  So what's the deal? I am freakin' out about this.  I am out of work now for GI issues...How could I go back to work when I am afraid to drive, walk, or do anything without passing out?  Please give me some advice. 

I also had lightheaded and dizzy feeling today. I had my surgery 2-1-2013. I also have pain on right side by ribcage and in back on right side as well. My doctor told me these pains aren't associated with the surgery. WOW!!!! BUT FEELS LIKE A GALLBLADDER ATTACK WITH NO GALLBLADDER. I want to go to another doctor for a second opinion , I prefer out of network but insurance won't pay. The funny part is he released me to work on the 19th of the same month!!!!! I can't perform my job!!!!

6 days post op for LC and feeling dizzy, but strangely I am constipated rather then the other way.  BP went low whilst i/p in hospital, but returned to normal before discharge.

I am dizzy when I stand up and it takes several minutes before I can dare to step off to walk. It has been like this since day one. I am also having a lot of pain and discomfort where the drain was removed and I have back pain on the right side.

I have had anaesthesia many times before for various things, but that was several years ago.  Perhaps there is something in the modern anaesthesia that remains in the body and causes dizziness.

My procedure was described an complicated, with adhesions, but it was not converted to an open cholecystectomy.  The surgeon said he could visualise well on the screen without having to perform an open.  I was "under" for a long time apparently, so wondering if this has anything to do with the spells.

Speaking to my GP (UK here) tomorrow, so will try to get some answers then,  Wont hold my breath though - I will probably pass out.

 

 

Hi, I had my gall bladder laproscopic removal on the 14th of March 2013. The first 3 days I was plaged with nausea which I discovered was normal reading these posts. I stopped taking the hydrocodone as I felt it contributed to the nausea and the pain wasn't that bad. Now on day 4 I am feeling better but have the lightheadedness and pain in my back. Don't know if this is still from anesthesia. I didn't have diarhea but do urinate more frequently and bowel movements are frequent, one little t**d at a time but come out easily so I don't think I am constipated. I eat very small meals, oatmeal for breakfast, applesauce for snack, yogurt a couple of hours later and I had a turkey sandwich for supper yesterday. I'm going to introduce chicken noodle soup today. I hope what I am experiencing helps others who visit here, everyone is different. Also I do get tired easily

Hi agsin, the above post is mine and so I am adding to it. Had no problems with the soup and for dinner I had a baked potato and a small piece of baked chicken. All was fine. Today I woke up feeling great, had my oatmeal, was still hungry so had 2 apple toaster streudals.. I took a shower midday and was still fine, then about 2:00 I got hit with this dizziness that lasted about 5 minutes. It left me feeling tired so I layed down for a half hour. After reading all these posts I guess it's normal. I don't know how long "normal" is supposed to last. I also get the sharp pain in the back under my left shoulder blade. I don't have answers, I see my doctor on Thursday so I;ll see what he says.

I had my Gallbladder removed 5 days ago I feel week , sick to my stomach , lightheaded and will start to feel extremely cold out of nowhere. Has anyone else had these same issues and if so how long did they last?

I had my gallbladder out five days ago and went out to do some shopping and all of a sudden felt very dizzy and weak; like I was going to faint. Saw a GP and he said I probably did too much to quick. Also said to rest and drink more fluids. I have had lots of fluids and a big rest but still feel fatigue and dizzy. Hoping this will go away soon. My blood pressure was low after surgery as well but went up before discharge. Feeling very strange and not like myself. Very worrying. Going to see GP tomorrow again if not better.

i had my gallbladder removed june 2013. I was having chest pain and heart palpatations. I always felt like i was going to pass out and just felt like i was dying or was going to. I went to my cardiologist and he put me on fludrocortisone. It took me a few days but i feel so much better. I no what what you are going through. He says we loose all our minerals and our bodys dont have enough fluid to balance. If u dont go to your DR soon it will get worse. Drink lots of gaterade also. I hope this helps you and everyone else.

Post gallbladder, Months have past and I have had horrible drunk/dizzy feeling off and on and nausea. Had test nothing seems wrong all test comes back ok. But I am fighting this off and on and its really bad. Changes your life. I kept a food diary to see if any food was causing it. Nothing so far. Anyone get any answers would love to hear about them. (btw at the same foods some days they make me sick some days they dont) The body is a strange and wonderful thing isnt it!!

I had my gallbladder out on 9-9-2013 after months of issues with pain and nausea it took moving and a diff dr cause of the horrible acid reflux issues and seveal trips to er i was told nothing wrong and we move my new primary is like i think its ur gallblader so an ultra sound showed stones and yes it was inflammed. i do have asthma which dont help issues i was almost admitted over nite i was having issues brething from the sleepy juice and the gas used to blow ya up was not sitting well. well i am still having severe pain and nausea its been a great diet lol but i can eat something light as noodles it sits like a brick for ever i  been vomiting first few days too i think it was the meds coming out from the surgery. i see my surgeon this coming week but the light headness and dizziness the pain spaning my front to back and the nausea is my big thing i hate the nausea how long does this last and how do i get relief i cant sleep i cant get comfy im still on a soft diet too im not real thrilled right now i hate complaining my husband has been wonderful i dont wanna piss him off so i try not to complain but he just listens and hugs me carefully the spot which hurts the worst is the  the 1 below the breast line where i guess they pulled it out im not real happy here. oh i can go up and down stairs no problem and go back to excerising with my wii or kinect ugh to much movement and i toss my cookies i would like some answers on to get relief 

I had my gall bladder out 11/14/13 and had the dizzy/lightheaded/slight nausea feeling on/off for the last couple of days. After reading from a bunch of web sites, a Dr. suggested to drink one or more large glasses of water while your having a dizzy spell. Well I tried it and like magic the dizziness started receding for me. Apparently, my body is getting used to the lower level of bile in the system and needs to learn to adjust and adapt to it. It can take several months up to a year to do it. Like they say, everyone is different, and other people can have multiple things going on at the same time. I also have thyroid disease so this also adds a wrinkle to it. Hope this helps someone.

I just had my gallbladder out 2 days ago on 11/20/13. I've been dealing with a lot of gas pain. Also, the dizziness/lightheaded ness that everyone is talking about. It comes & goes for me. I called the dr yesterday, they said its normal the day after surgery. This morning I walked downstairs & immediately felt lightheaded & weak. I've planned on walking to get rid of the gas, but the lightheaded feeling is keeping me from doing this!! I'm going to try drinking a lot of water as mentioned above. Also, I'll try Gatorade & juicing. I wouldn't be surprised if it is from anesthesia. My body reacts in wierd ways to meds. I've only taken Advil a couple of times because the Oxycodone they had me take made me feel awful! Praying that something works & this feeling stops!!!!

I have also had Gallbladder surgry 10/20/13 and within 4 day's began felling dizzy. Mostly after I get up and eat something. When I lay down or get up or even turn my head laying down I have extream dizzyness. I've bagan the small meals of the so called right foods to eat and suplament one of the 3 to 4 meal'swith slim fast for the vitamins. All I really want to know since it dosent seem uncommon for this forum, is when will this go away? Do any of the people who have had it out for a signacant period of tome know

Thanks I will try this sounds like it makes sense.