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Life after gallbladder removal....

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kaylesc
kaylesc

Hi,

I had my gallbladder removed 7 weeks ago, due to my gallbladder not working correctly. Although the op was laparscopic I was in so much pain I had to have an epidural. Anyway ever since the op I have been in pain, felt really sick and cannot eat!. I get excruciating pain up to an hour after food. Also if I lie down in the same position for too long and stand up that brings on the pain too. I have also found that I keep getting a bile taste in my mouth, excessive sweating and fatigue. I also generally feel 'under the weather' at least once a day if not more! After several visits to the hospital and clear test results they think I have SOD - a problem with the bile duct which may require a stent. Has anyone else had these problems after gallbladder removal and had a successful outcome? My life is a complete mess and I cant do anything apart from take pills, sleep and eat creamy food .. everything else hurts!

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  • roxanne65833
    roxanne65833 kaylesc

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    I had my gallbladder removed 6 years ago, I had pains after for up to 4-5 months after removal. Only problem I've had since is I always have diarrhea, and I also found out recently that I've become lactose intolerant, it's common for people who have had the gallbladder removed. Moral of this is that it's gets better and everyones body will heal differently. 

  • johnette_68826
    johnette_68826 kaylesc

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    Hello, I know it’s been many years since your post. Your symptoms seem similar to what I’m experiencing now.  If you wouldn’t mind me asking how are you today? Hopefully fully recovered. Please send an update.
  • johnette_68826
    johnette_68826 kaylesc

    Posted

    I know its been years since you posted but did you get better? I'm experiencing similar symptoms.

  • lynn23278
    lynn23278 kaylesc

    Posted

    hi,

    sorry your experiencing similar symptoms , through researching my problem i found that there are many with my problem , yes im still the same, seen all the specialist tried lots of different medications and they still saying will correct itself

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