I had my gallbladder removed close to three years ago and nothing has gotten better I hate to eat just because I know whats going to happen afterwards...not even kidding some days I can eat an apple and that sends me to the washroom it doesnt seem to matter what I eat i get the worst stomach aches ever and you would think that maybe you migt lose some weight from not being able to keep anything in but I havent ever lost a pound! I have a doc appointment to talk to my doctor about it but if I had known this is how it was going to be I would have rather dealt with the pain!
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I have been from doctor to doctor trying to get an answer on why my post gall bladder removal symptoms are worse than when my gall bladder was "infected" and needed to be removed, I have been told I have IBS all the way to a eating disorder (I lost over 35 pounds before being diagnosed with gall bladder issues) and still continue to loose weight due to vomitting, I was thin to begin with, now weigh under 95 pounds at 5'6", watery (contstantly) stools, the urge to have to force my self to eat because I am absolutly terrified of the stomach pain, bloating, etc that comes along with basically anything I eat. I am not sure if there are any doctors out there who truly realize the issues one deals with after their gall bladder is removed, but now instead of having pain, I have pain plus sickness....guess my trips will always remain close to a bathroom, and tums+Immodioum will be my new friends.....any more suggestions on how to get my and any one elses life back who is goin through this would be SO appreciated.......btw my gallbladder was removed in August of this year...
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I have also been worried that it's the birth control I'm taking. I have been on the Nuva Ring for 3 years. I was sick for two weeks with the worst constant pain of my life. It started with severe pain in my abdomen and chest and then non stop vomiting. The E.R. told me it was just gastritis and gave me antacids to take home. Well, I put up with the pain for a few days and ended up going to a clinic for follow up since I don't have insurance. The doctor told me it was probably my gallbladder even without an ultrasound. She told me I need an ultrasound, and then most likely surgery. I have no insurance, so I begged her for any other alternative. She gave me antibiotics and it actually got better. One moth later, I'm back with the same pain but milder. Is there anything I can do to deal with this without surgery? Is it also the birth control maybe? Also does anyone have gastritis and gallbladder problems. :?
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I had my gallbladder removed 2 years ago. Have had an awful lot of dirrahea, no matter how hard I tried to eat everything right by the book. I have found the best thing for controlling it is Dr. Ohharia's Probiotics, 1-800-591-6009. I take one or 2 a day, and it has been amazing how things have changed.
Sharon
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Hello all,
I recently had my gallbladder removed on 1/11/10. I'm glad I had it removed because of the flare ups. When I think back over the past 2.5 years, I was having flare ups. I thought it was stress and anxiety because my mom past on 2/5/08. I started having back pains 1st then I felt in on the right side of my stomach. So I thought I was experiencing muscle spasm brought on by stress because muscle spasms hurt like hell.
Anyway, I went to the ER by myself the Monday before Christmas. I went under the assumption of having back pains that OTC meds couldn't relieve. Well to my surprise, after all the test, found out that I had gallstones. Before my dx, I was in some much pain that they had to double up on my morphine doses because the 1st shot didn't do anything. The pain laughed at the morphine. They wanted to admitted that night/morning and I refused because I was thinking that they were going to do the surgery the same day. I was there by myself. I'm single and I know I couldn't get anyone on the phone at 3/4am. They left me go home because the gallstones wasn't blocking anything and the GB wasn't infected. 2 weeks later I was scheduled for surgery. Prior to the surgery, I did alot of research, so I kind a knew what to expect after surgery.
I found this out after surgery and I wanted to share this with everyone. For laproscopic GB surgery, you stomach is pumped up with air to give them a better view of the gallbladder. That's why you feel gassy and bloated. You should start feeling some relief about 1week after your surgery. Try to move around as much as possible to move the gas. Also, the constipation comes for the anesthesia and narcotic pain pills that are given to you. Ask your doc for a stool softener. Trust me, it work wonders. ;-)
Also, my diet wasn't restricted but I knew to stay away from greasy and fatty foods before the surgery. That's a no-no because the gallbladder is gone. No "middle man". So now the fatty and greasy foods are broken down faster. Thus, the diarrhea.
My 2 complaints about the surgery are that the pain was downplayed and not really get post surgery do's and don'ts from doctors and what to expect.
I recently had my gallbladder removed on 1/11/10. I'm glad I had it removed because of the flare ups. When I think back over the past 2.5 years, I was having flare ups. I thought it was stress and anxiety because my mom past on 2/5/08. I started having back pains 1st then I felt in on the right side of my stomach. So I thought I was experiencing muscle spasm brought on by stress because muscle spasms hurt like hell.
Anyway, I went to the ER by myself the Monday before Christmas. I went under the assumption of having back pains that OTC meds couldn't relieve. Well to my surprise, after all the test, found out that I had gallstones. Before my dx, I was in some much pain that they had to double up on my morphine doses because the 1st shot didn't do anything. The pain laughed at the morphine. They wanted to admitted that night/morning and I refused because I was thinking that they were going to do the surgery the same day. I was there by myself. I'm single and I know I couldn't get anyone on the phone at 3/4am. They left me go home because the gallstones wasn't blocking anything and the GB wasn't infected. 2 weeks later I was scheduled for surgery. Prior to the surgery, I did alot of research, so I kind a knew what to expect after surgery.
I found this out after surgery and I wanted to share this with everyone. For laproscopic GB surgery, you stomach is pumped up with air to give them a better view of the gallbladder. That's why you feel gassy and bloated. You should start feeling some relief about 1week after your surgery. Try to move around as much as possible to move the gas. Also, the constipation comes for the anesthesia and narcotic pain pills that are given to you. Ask your doc for a stool softener. Trust me, it work wonders. ;-)
Also, my diet wasn't restricted but I knew to stay away from greasy and fatty foods before the surgery. That's a no-no because the gallbladder is gone. No "middle man". So now the fatty and greasy foods are broken down faster. Thus, the diarrhea.
My 2 complaints about the surgery are that the pain was downplayed and not really get post surgery do's and don'ts from doctors and what to expect.
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I could be birth control relate. I know that Yaz played a big role in my current gallbladder problems. Maybe try another form of birth control and see if you improve. I did improve after stopping, but I think the damage was already done. My gallbladder doesn't work anymore and I'm waiting for my appointment with the surgeon. I'm sure they're going to tell me to have it out.
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I have also been worried that it's the birth control I'm taking. I have been on the Nuva Ring for 3 years. I was sick for two weeks with the worst constant pain of my life. It started with severe pain in my abdomen and chest and then non stop vomiting. The E.R. told me it was just gastritis and gave me antacids to take home. Well, I put up with the pain for a few days and ended up going to a clinic for follow up since I don't have insurance. The doctor told me it was probably my gallbladder even without an ultrasound. She told me I need an ultrasound, and then most likely surgery. I have no insurance, so I begged her for any other alternative. She gave me antibiotics and it actually got better. One moth later, I'm back with the same pain but milder. Is there anything I can do to deal with this without surgery? Is it also the birth control maybe? Also does anyone have gastritis and gallbladder problems. :?I just had my gallbladder removed last Tuesday. It was inflammed. Friday I finding that I can eat soups and jello's, but raw vegatables are hard. I have no more migraines. If anyone has any questions before the surgery or after, please feel free to e mail me at c*****
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I could be birth control relate. I know that Yaz played a big role in my current gallbladder problems. Maybe try another form of birth control and see if you improve. I did improve after stopping, but I think the damage was already done. My gallbladder doesn't work anymore and I'm waiting for my appointment with the surgeon. I'm sure they're going to tell me to have it out.
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I had gallbladder surgery Feb. 1st. I had diarrhea for 2-1/2 weeks. I have very bad pain, and have to take a pain pill after I eat
certain things. I am trying to figure out, what I can and cannot eat.
certain things. I am trying to figure out, what I can and cannot eat.
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I am 24 years old and I had my gall bladder removed February 12, 2010. I have come to find that if I do not eat a heavy meal early in the morning, or if i barely eat, I can have something slightly fatty without getting diarrhea. Eating more in the morning causes the bile that my body has stored up to dissipate and digest the food that I've eaten early in the morning. I have not gained weight because I am not doing this all the time. But I have come to notice this pattern. Since the surgery, I am, however, a banana freak. I have introduced more fish into my diet, and treat myself with an occasional small steak without a problem. It's all trial and error because it doesnt work for everyone.
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Had my gallbladder removed a week ago...I am still in lots of pain! Not gas pain but muscle pain. The whole right side of my abdomen is so sore. I am still bruised and I gained a ton of weight! I am only eating once or twice a day. I was eating cereal, salad and had some pizza (2 small slices)...then I was told I was eating wrong. So made some chicken noodle soup from scratch and jello. Still feel the same, when will I feel better???? I drive a standard an there is no way for me to be able to drive right now. Only taking tylenol as I dont want to get constipated.
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I had mine out about two and 1/2 weeks ago. I have to say I feel much better since the surgery! However -- I have to eat clean -- oatmeal, egg whites, veggies, apples. Right now, anything else is 'rejected' to use a polite term! The doctor says that if you start out slow and introduce new foods little by little and the body will adapt. I'm sorry for those of you who are having problems years out!!!
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Hello. It's now been 2-1/2 months since I had my gall bladder removed. Thought I'd write about my post recovery in case someone is reading this who is about to have theirs removed.
It was touch and go there for a few months after the surgery. I guess the gas they use was the most uncomfortable part for a few days. The anesthesia stayed with me almost a week. That first night was very tough. I actually slept in a recliner for 3 nights. It really helped me since getting in and out of the recliner was easier than hopping in and out of the bed. As with most laproscopic surgery, I had 3 holes that were stitched on the right side of my stomach area. Then they took the gall bladder from the navel which had stitches as well. After about 3 days I removed the bandage from the navel and was able to take pretty complete showers. I definitely favored my left side for the first week when bathing. The stitches desolved on their own. My only revisit to the surgeon was a positive one in which he told me I could do anything I felt up to doing.
I didn't have stones, but had a very abnormal gall bladder. The doctor told me it was one of the biggest ones he's seen. As mentioned earlier, I was always diagnosed as having IBS for years. Besides the IBS, I began discovering odd occurances. For instance I had a pain under my right ribcage. My right shoulder was hurting as was my lower back. I was having headaches. Those symptoms and the sudden onset of daily lose bowels for almost a month brought it to my attention. My doctor didn't even catch it. His nurse did.
Now that my GB is gone, has my bowel system returned to normalcy? Not totally. Is it better? Oh definitely. This is a progression mind you. The first 5 days post surgery nothing. Then I was able to go once. After a few weeks, it got better, but not what you would call a normal every day constitution. After a month it started getting better. But ever so often, I'd do what the Doctor calls a total evacuation. Katey bar the door when that happened. Luckily for me it's only happened 2 times. Now it's your basic on one day off a day or 2 days etc. Sometimes I can go every day for a short period. But where as before it was a very difficult bathroom experience, now it's much much easier to go and more in line with what I remember "normal" is supposed to be.
Here's the best part. Besides the bowel system which has certainly improved, I got my energy back. I didn't even know I lost it until about 2 months post surgery. I woke up one morning and felt great. I wanted to get out and do things. I still do. It's very encouraging. I spent the weekend working in the yard, I exercised at the gym, went out to visit friends and I still had energy to spare. I am starting to feel like I did 20 years ago.
I hope this helps you in understanding that just because your gall bladder is gone you don't just become normal over night. From what I understand some bounce back quicker depending on their over all health. I'm just happy to say in a couple of weeks it will be 3 months and if it gets any better I'll be bouncing off the walls. So give it time.
In closing there is one thing that I am watching carefully and i haven't called the doctor yet. On the right side area around my stomach, I feel a sort of pain that comes sometimes with a stretch. I can't truly explain it other than to say it's there on occasion or maybe it's there always but I'm not aggrevating it all the time. The one thing I recall the surgeon telling me is I need to expect 6 to 8 months to heal from the inside out. So perhaps it's bruised organ since they moved that big ole GB around trying to get it out. If in a few weeks it's still there, I'll certainly check in to it. Right now, I'm thinking it's a bruise.
Over all this was the right decision for me to make. Also, I am a male 59 years young and I feel like I'm 35 again. Woot!
Good luck to you all. I Hope you feel twice as good as I do 2 months post surgery!
Ron
It was touch and go there for a few months after the surgery. I guess the gas they use was the most uncomfortable part for a few days. The anesthesia stayed with me almost a week. That first night was very tough. I actually slept in a recliner for 3 nights. It really helped me since getting in and out of the recliner was easier than hopping in and out of the bed. As with most laproscopic surgery, I had 3 holes that were stitched on the right side of my stomach area. Then they took the gall bladder from the navel which had stitches as well. After about 3 days I removed the bandage from the navel and was able to take pretty complete showers. I definitely favored my left side for the first week when bathing. The stitches desolved on their own. My only revisit to the surgeon was a positive one in which he told me I could do anything I felt up to doing.
I didn't have stones, but had a very abnormal gall bladder. The doctor told me it was one of the biggest ones he's seen. As mentioned earlier, I was always diagnosed as having IBS for years. Besides the IBS, I began discovering odd occurances. For instance I had a pain under my right ribcage. My right shoulder was hurting as was my lower back. I was having headaches. Those symptoms and the sudden onset of daily lose bowels for almost a month brought it to my attention. My doctor didn't even catch it. His nurse did.
Now that my GB is gone, has my bowel system returned to normalcy? Not totally. Is it better? Oh definitely. This is a progression mind you. The first 5 days post surgery nothing. Then I was able to go once. After a few weeks, it got better, but not what you would call a normal every day constitution. After a month it started getting better. But ever so often, I'd do what the Doctor calls a total evacuation. Katey bar the door when that happened. Luckily for me it's only happened 2 times. Now it's your basic on one day off a day or 2 days etc. Sometimes I can go every day for a short period. But where as before it was a very difficult bathroom experience, now it's much much easier to go and more in line with what I remember "normal" is supposed to be.
Here's the best part. Besides the bowel system which has certainly improved, I got my energy back. I didn't even know I lost it until about 2 months post surgery. I woke up one morning and felt great. I wanted to get out and do things. I still do. It's very encouraging. I spent the weekend working in the yard, I exercised at the gym, went out to visit friends and I still had energy to spare. I am starting to feel like I did 20 years ago.
I hope this helps you in understanding that just because your gall bladder is gone you don't just become normal over night. From what I understand some bounce back quicker depending on their over all health. I'm just happy to say in a couple of weeks it will be 3 months and if it gets any better I'll be bouncing off the walls. So give it time.
In closing there is one thing that I am watching carefully and i haven't called the doctor yet. On the right side area around my stomach, I feel a sort of pain that comes sometimes with a stretch. I can't truly explain it other than to say it's there on occasion or maybe it's there always but I'm not aggrevating it all the time. The one thing I recall the surgeon telling me is I need to expect 6 to 8 months to heal from the inside out. So perhaps it's bruised organ since they moved that big ole GB around trying to get it out. If in a few weeks it's still there, I'll certainly check in to it. Right now, I'm thinking it's a bruise.
Over all this was the right decision for me to make. Also, I am a male 59 years young and I feel like I'm 35 again. Woot!
Good luck to you all. I Hope you feel twice as good as I do 2 months post surgery!
Ron
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I am having my gallbladder removed this Friday and have read soo many scary stories about what you CAN or CAN NOT EAT after surgery. I LOVE food and feel really sad about my "new" way of life! I am NOT over-weight and very healthy.... so that makes me even more sad :( I LOVE food especially RED meat and I have been a DIET COKE addict for years!!! So maybe that's what's come back to haunt me at age 51!!! I now have to live a healthy lifestyle..(which I thought I was already doing) except that I'm a FOOTBALL FAN and LOVE to drink alcohol and pizza on game day!! ANY TIPS TO STILL BE A FUN SPORTS LOVER WITH NO GALLBLADDER???
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I'm a 30 year old male, the story is long and horrid so I'll try and make it as short as possible.
I got my gallbladder removed in feb 08, after about a month or so of feeling sick with pain, nausea, etc. It all truly started the day I had perogies for lunch and dry heaved about 3 times. Didn't think much of it other than I ate too fast.
Over time leading up to getting my ultrasound done, I was having harder and harder times eating any food at all without feeling sick. At one point I was actually just eating broth and Gerber's baby food. (No joke.)
The ultrasound showed a nice sized gallstone, and that I should make an appt with a doctor to get my GB removed. All the while I was having panic attacks because of the sickness I was feeling from food, I went home that day relieved that I finally figured out what was making me sick. As soon as I got home my family doctor called me and told me to get to the ER right away because my liver was inflamed, so out the door again (I had also just eaten something so I felt sick) and to the ER where I sat for 3 hours before seeing anyone.
The doctor took a look at me and told me I didn't look sick enough to be there. Imagine how angry I was.
So I went home, still sick and laid down this was at 8pm or so, the next day I got up at 10am and felt sick still so went to the bathroom cause I thought I was going to puke. I started having what felt like a stroke. My hands froze, my jaw locked up and I started screaming for my better half. He called the ambulance and by the time they got their the "stoke like" feeling was gone but my fingers and hands were so cold they couldn't read my blood/oxygen level, so they took me to the hospital.
I was in the hospital for 4 days, (partially because of tests, and the guy who put me under was stuck in utah because of bad weather) the test where they inject you with enzymes? Yeah worst test ever, I told the lady I was gonna ralph and she told me to just tilt my head to the side. nice treatment huh?
Anyways I finally got it out, and spent most of the day asleep (best sleep I ever got). Finally they wanted to discharge me so one of the nurses came in with a turkey sandwich. I looked at it gobbled half of it down before they told me to slow down, I felt so hungry!
Anyways since then, my fear of food has stuck around. There are things I _cannot_ eat at all, a lot of sauces, butter (haven't even tried).
A lot of it is because I'm way too afraid to try to eat it. I have a fear of eating and getting sick, so I'm taking medicines for my anxiety/panic now. I used to love milk and I haven't tried it all, besides a little tiny chocolate milk a few months after my surgery that made me sick. Since then no dairy at all (I LOVED chocolate milk too)
So that was, 3 years ago and I never had any of the "dumping" that other people have had until a month or so ago. It could have been attributed to my diet at the time, but one day I just kept going and going and going. It lasted for 2 weeks and I told the DR who had another ultrasound done on my other organs, everything was ok.
But they did give me Questran, which has helped _some_. I'm on and off constipated, I still have a hard time eating and I'm still afraid. But at this point and after 3 years of ongoing still feeling sick, having panic attacks and now this I'd much rather have a harder time going. The doctor wants to do more tests, I believe I might have a slight infection in my bowels or something somewhere, but I'd rather not diagnose myself.
It's hard because nobody believes you, when you say you have trouble with stuff like this. Both of my parents had theirs out, they have the dumping but none of the symptoms I do (panic, nausea, etc). I haven't had a job in 4 years because i'm afraid to leave the house especially after eating something, that i might be sick. I've applied for SSI but what do you tell them? "My stomach won't let me work, I'm disabled."?
At this point I'm just hoping that the Questran relieves some of this, I have been eating food I normally wouldn't otherwise, more healthy stuff, and of course the occasional slice of pizza ;)
But educate yourselves please, every doctor I've been to told me the operation should have gone smoothly and there would be no complications, no complications my rear end! I gained 20 pounds, am afraid to eat anything more than bland foods and am pretty much a shut in now. Of course the panic is all my doing.
Anyways that's my story sorry for the long read haha.
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i have just had my gullbladder removed and im struggling to get a normal. if i eat too much fat then i feel sick for ages not just for a few mins this is a few hours. i have been told to eat 50g of fat a day am i doing the right thing
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I had such bad diarrhea that I was running to the washroom, so when it was time to go I had no time. My GP suggested I eat (if you can believe it) bran cereal and it worked, things are back to normal.
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