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Hi, I was wondering if anyone else is still so tired after their gallbladder surgery? I had my bloodwork done and only low D so taking suppliments. B12, multi with iron, D, enzymes and a probiotic. I am nit having the dreaded diareah, eating healthy just exhausted. Thank you for any replies.
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deb97416 wendy32505
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my surgery was july 30 and i am still so exhausted. havent gone back to work yet. still having nausea, sometimes vomiting, and a chronic cough. i have had two drains put in after they found an abcess under my liver. i dont even feel 50% myself yet. really getting discouraged. next drain procedure is monday. hopeful they will remove it, but doubtful.
ellie89914 deb97416
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Hi
just read your post!
I've had my drain insitu for 9 weeks ( not really draining now)
my biggest concern is the breathlessness
can I ask if you experienced the same?
musician wendy32505
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Thank you for your replies,
I am about 3.5 weeks out of gallbladder surgery. The doctors said it was the worse they had ever seen.
I am tired all the time, and depression is sinking in. The surgeon said I would be myself again in 2 weeks.
I was getting worried that something was wrong. I am usually a very active person even at 64 years old and used to hard exercise everyday, and all my life.
What can I do to have more energy? I can't swallow vitamins.
Thank you so much for your replies, they have helped a lot!
nadeem56902 wendy32505
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Hi ......I know it's too late to reply for this but I have also gone through the gall bladder removal surgery. I am far away from home. I feel so lonely sometimes when I feel weak physically. I just need someone to talk to that's why I came here.😔
eric75713 wendy32505
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hi i just wanted to say im 25 and had my gallbladder out about 3 months ago now and for the most part still dont feel like myself with dizziness mostly here and there at work which makes work very miserable. ive been really down about it for the 3 months but reading everything people have posted on here makes me feel a lot better knowing its not just me so thank you to everyone who posted on this.
eric75713
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meant lightheadedness**
nadeem56902 eric75713
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exactly same way I am facing with respect to lightheadedness and also sometime I am facing diarrhea along with cramps in stomach.
ellie89914 wendy32505
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Hi
had gallbladder removed 16th Feb 2022
apart from fatigue I'm still breathless on exertion.
I have a drain insitu as fluid collection
has anyone else experienced the same symptoms?
many thanks
Ellie x
cassie02137 wendy32505
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im so glad i found this post
I had my gallbladder removed on 26th April 2022 and im feeling so exhauted!
i havent returned to work yet because i have a very physical job which involves lots of heavy lifting. I also have a 5 year old daughter.
I can barely keep my eyes open at the moment.
i might call the doctors and get my bloods checked xx
gayla55071 cassie02137
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I am also so glad I found these posts. I am post op gallbladder surgery just 1 week, most the pain is minimal, not even taking any thing for it now. I do have nausea on occasion but not too bad. However, I am having such extreme fatigue, along with anxiety (I've struggled with on and off for years) I probably went back to work too soon (4 days post op) but I am fortunate enough to be working from home for the last 2 1/2 years so didn't think it was a big deal, now that the pain has subsided the last three days I find myself struggling to even stay seated at my desk I'm so exhausted. Wow, was not expecting this.
linda1975 wendy32505
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It has been 2 weeks since i had gallbladder surgery... i had pancreatitis because of the gallstones. I'm exhausted and can't understand why i don't have more energy since it was supposedly a "simple surgery". I have responsibilities and think people feel I'm acting to get attention. Any suggestions??
Beenthruit wendy32505
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Your body has been through a lot. It will take time to get over the anaesthetic and surgery. A lot of people think that once the gallbladder is removed, they should just bounce back and they don't give themselves time. I had open surgery 5 years ago and iI would say, it took me several weeks to recover. Look after yourself and take it easy.
natasha1295 wendy32505
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Know its a bit late but I've just had my gallbladder out and done a lot of research before hand. Without a gallbladder you no longer have concentrated bile as there is nowhere to store it. This affects your bodies ability to absorb and digest fats including fatty vitamins and omega 3 so even though you are taking supplements your body is likely not absorbing enough of these as it doesn't process things like it use to. From what I've read taking ox bile/bile salt supplements can help your body to digest fats better and improve absorption of vitamins.
I'd recommend trying these out, also look at some YouTube videos about bile salt supplements as some are quite informative and go through why they help and when not to take them which may be important for some people to know.
austin92454 wendy32505
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I'm 10 weeks post op and the gym fatigues me to the point of exhaustion. I'm tired almost 24/7. I'm 26yo and have been super active in the gym for 10 plus years. has anyone found relief from this? anything would be helpful!