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Life after gallbladder removal

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kelledee
kelledee

Had my kidney removed in April then in july my gallbladder ruptured ended upbin intensive care i was really poorly, 6 months later and im still not right have to watch wat i eat and im getting back ache all the time. Im just wondering if anyone else who has had their gallbladder removed experienced back problems as the pain is getting me down

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  • JonnaFromNY
    JonnaFromNY kelledee

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    Oh my - you certainly have had your share of serious health issues - I am just so sorry:-(  I, too, have had continued "phantom" gallbladder pain since mine was removed nearly 2 years ago, very similar to the original pain.  It is very frustrating.  I did find out however after seeing a first specialist 2 months ago the pain I was then experiencing was actually liver pain, and enzyme levels were up.  I have found for myself it has affected markedly my digestive system, no matter what I eat (and I have stayed on a very low fat diet ever since the surgery).  I will be seeing a second specialist tomorrow about this and hope to get more answers.  I will post anything helpful to you that I might find out.  I truly wish you all the best - there are many of us out there with this post-operative problem, unfortunately.

  • lynda20916
    lynda20916 kelledee

    Posted

    Hi, Kelledee,  

    Just wondering if you have contacted the doctor who you dealt with with respect to your kidney about your back pain?  

    I am concerned that your back pain may not be due to your gallbladder problems.  

  • gill21655
    gill21655 kelledee

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    Hi Kelledee,

    I had my gall bladder out in December 16 , and i still have phantom gall bladder pains under my ribs and in my shoulder blade andd back.

    Check with your GP for peace of mind... but i know a lot of people who still get symptoms , if i eat the wrong things i can have it really bad.

    So it is a trail and error for now, it is early days.

    Good luck 

    but still mention to your GP xx

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