Gallbladder is gone so where is this pain from?
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HI
Had the dreaded gallbladder removed last June after only 7 months of pain (so I'm pretty lucky).
Everything went well, home the same day - took a good 4 weeks to feel totally better after the op but eating was ok and I don't seem to be affected by bowel issues like some people.
Only problem is I have dull ache in exactly the same place I used to get the gallbladder pain. It's not intense pain but it's in the front RUQ under my ribs and moves round the side and to my back.
It doesn't seem to appear after anything in particular and most of the time it's there constantly. Suppose it's more of an annoyance than anything else because I'm always aware of this ache. I'm quite reluctant to go to my GP because after spending about 7 months constantly in the surgery last year updating painkillers and nausea pills I don't want them to think I'm addicted to medical attention.
Just wondered if anyone had anything similar or if it's just a by-product of surgery that I'll have to get on with?
Thanks
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I used to eat water biscuits, bagels, ham, cottage cheese, apples, yogurts, eggs, low fat cheese, turkey, boiled eggs, rice, pasta, berries, green veg, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, homous. Ooh and haribos! Anything I ate was low fat, and white. Some people say to stay off dairy but I found low fat worked for me. I drank water and peppermint tea.
I literally ate every 2 to 3 hours. It was hard getting over the fear of eating but it will be worth it in the end!
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It will get better. Trust me!
Good luck xx
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