No Gallbladder But Symptoms
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Hi,I had my gallbladder removed 5 weeks ago and I'm
still having symptoms.I'm being sick , loose bowels , pain in upper back , pain where gallbladder was .I'm on a very restricted bland diet and only
eating very small meals . Anyone else the same ?
I feel very depressed by it all . Does it get better or is this it for ever now.
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ann55375 linda282930
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good luck
linda282930 ann55375
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My food is very bland and I'm not eating much .
Thanks
Guest linda282930
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I'm so sorry... did you have breathing problems before the surgery ? And yes I understand the depression !
linda282930 Guest
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Hi No I didn't have any problems with my breathing .
Is it something I need to see my GP about ?
ashleynchl linda282930
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My husband had surgery to remove his gallbladder two weeks ago. For the past two nights, he has had the same pain in the same area he was feeling it before his gallbladder was removed. Can't figure out if this is normal or what, but I'm very concerned and overwhelmed. I don't understand why he's having gallbladder pains with no gallbladder?
linda282930 ashleynchl
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Same here ! I thought once gallbladder was removed these pains
would be gone . Not so in my case , the pain in my upper back is horrible.
Then there's the being sick !What's going on ? It is worrying and frightening.
I have some upper chest / side pain too .
ann55375 linda282930
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I was ok after surgery but the pain in back, nausea and loose motions are worse now after two years.
i think i need more tests to see what is going on, dr is very slow to react.
linda282930 ann55375
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I saw a GP today about the pain, sickness and diarhea.
It was a trainee GP with the head Dr in with them . Dr said they didn't know
what was causing my symptoms and I was told to wait and see what happens.
Also told it might not have been my gallbladder causing the problem in the first place !!! When I came out I stood outside the door and both doctors started
laughing !!I don't feel like laughing , I can't eat and I'm in pain and feel sick !
I wish they'd got what I have , they wouldn't be laughing then .!!I feel so angry
to be treated (Not in this case ) like that .
ann55375 linda282930
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my dr said we could maybe keep an eye on it then if no better after xmas then an ultrasound, shes not rushing. Meanwhile i feel awful and each day is a struggle.
I was also told it might not have been gallbladder in first placem it could have settled in time as i wasnt aware ti try low-fat diet at that point.
anyway too late now and crying over spilt milk no good.
i wish these drs had to have these symptoms and they would soon know.
best wishes you feel a little better
ann55375 linda282930
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katherine42413 linda282930
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Hi Linda, its only 5 weeks and you've had major surgery, it'll take alot longer for your insides to heal. Your body needs to learn how to cope without your gallbladder and depending on what issues you had before those may carry on afterwards initially. I expect your intestines have become sensitive as bile is now dripping continuously down into your intestines. Also remember what has been inside your abdo, you've been inflated and 4 trocars have been put in to you and they've been moved around so the surgeon can do his job. I know someone and it took her 3 months before she started to feel better, unfortunately I've had other issues since but I can pretty much eat what I like now.
Your doctor should be able to help you with the sickness and loose bowels.
Give it time Linda and you'll get there unfortunately we all want to be up and rushing around within a few days but that doesn't happen in reality.
If you have any worries then you must go back to your doctor.
Take care
ann55375 katherine42413
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biliarydyskines ann55375
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linda282930 katherine42413
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Hi Katherine, I know it's early days and I can accept that .
The thing that bothers me is yesterday was the first time after removal
that I've been sick . I'm only eating sweet potato mash every day and a little chicken once or twice a week , I eat crackers every day . I'm so tired through lack of food and I'm
now malnourished but I can't eat as I have other issues that causes me pain with
food. This isn't a life and the medical profession don't care .
katherine42413 linda282930
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Hi Linda, what are you like with fish, I found plainly cooked fish was easy to eat and a little rice or pasta. Keep your portions small if you're not already and eat more frequently.
My food was also pretty plain for a few months but I can pretty much eat what I like now but I am very cautious of high fat and spicy food.
I ate alot of plain biscuits throughout the day as they're what got me through straight after surgery. It took me months before I started to put on some of the weight that I lost, I did go and see my gp but she wasn't worried and said it takes time, I've now put on a bit but not alot.
Can you get a private appointment with a gastro, I did that 2 months later as I was still in similar pain as before as they always said not all my pain was to do with my gallbladder and he was very understanding and gave me the time that I needed. I've got problems with nerve entrapment that is life-changing but I can only hope that one day I'll be back as I was.
linda282930 katherine42413
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Hi Katherine, I do have a little plain cod now and then . I find it very dry
and don't really like the taste but I eat it . I've never tried other fish except
for skippers and haddock , both made me ill for some reason, I think the skippers
we're too greasy . I can't have soup , salad , no dairy , the list is endless due to
other issues . Sorry you have got nerve entrapment , must be painful.
Hope you find something to ease the pain soon .
katherine42413 linda282930
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Try some plaice or sea bream, they are both really light and not such meaty fish as the others, light and flacky. Can you have risotto with some fish?
Yes it isn't great, already had one lot of nerve block back in July and it only lasted a few weeks before the pain was the same as before and now its worse so just waiting for another appointment for January. I take a cocktail of various meds to try and help but they only really take the edge off. The pain is very much the same as I was having with my gallbladder.
They though I might have sphincter of oddi dysfunction initially but its more likely this so they'll try the nerve block again and then I don't know.
Its difficult I know if you have to contend with other things I'm just hoping that 2018 will be a turning point!
Let me know how things go.
linda282930 katherine42413
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Good luck with the nerve block , let me know how it goes .
katherine42413 linda282930
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If you can eat it, then at least you've got some substance to help your body then you could add other things that you know you can eat.
Yes just waiting for a date now, fingers crossed its not too late in January.
Take care xx
ann55375 biliarydyskines
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i dont see many others with back pain, usually its at front. Am i missing something?
biliarydyskines ann55375
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biliarydyskines ann55375
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linda282930 ann55375
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Hi, I too have upper back pain , very uncomfortable, don't know how
to ease it . I can't have Ritz crackers , too salty . I found Rankutsen Matzo
crackers which I can eat , I get mine from Waitrose but other supermarkets
sell them , very plain .No Christmas dinner for me either this year,
very depressing as I love my food .
Hope we both start to feel better soon.
ann55375 biliarydyskines
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