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Hi all, I've been reading some discussions over the last 6 months but haven't really seen anything that can help us. My dad has his gallbladder removed last year. It took 4 hours, way too long in my opinion. The doctor said he lost a lot of blood which leads me to believe an error could have occured. Anyway.
Problems:
This surgery basically stole his massive strength.
He has a lot of pain where the incisions were made, and it seems to get worse if he does anything besides rest which aggravates him because he hardly ever sat down before the GB removal.
He is in constant pain and is like me and doesn't want to be all drugged up on pain meds. (I'd like to discover the root of the problem and help him fix it rather than mask the symptoms.)
Questions:
What can we ask the doctor to help find the root of the problem?
He had a blood infection after the surgery will this ever go away?
Any solutions that you've found can help with healing?
How long did you feel weak after GB removal surgery?
Thanks in advance.
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lynda20916 CindysDadNPain
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The first thing you need to do is to get your Dad to a gastroenterologist, to find out what's going on. Are you still seeing the same doctor who treated your father, or are you seeing a gp who only wants to give him pills? That's what it sounds like to me.
Having the gallbladder removed is major surgery. So it does take a long time to recover. But if the surgery was botched by the surgeon and you're still dealing with the doctor that referred your Dad to him, well, then, you might have a problem. xx
CindysDadNPain lynda20916
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Thanks lynda20916. He has seen 3 different gastroenterologists at this point he'd be on to the 4th opinion. The original surgeon was not helpful and just said there was nothing wrong. I'm wondering if pain & symptoms could be due to scar tissue? Disautonomia? Bile support needed? Sludge bile? Enteric or autonomic neuropathy? I don't think his SSA/SSB levels have been checked to rule out any new immune system issues? We all just want him to feel as close to normal as he can. He is still in pain like he just had the surgery weeks ago, when in reality it will be a year in about 6 weeks. I wish we knew which doctor in our area would ACTUALLY give him answers!
terry50104 CindysDadNPain
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CindysDadNPain terry50104
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He had his surgery May of 2017. He's had a couple of different gastroenterologists just do the same scans with same answers. I don't know why he is in so much pain and feels a big knot right above the incision areas. Thanks for replying Terry50104
terry50104 CindysDadNPain
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CindysDadNPain terry50104
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That's a good idea, for him to try to strengthen his core! I'll definitely encourage that! He walks on a treadmill daily but that's just helping him to lose weight.
sophie99537 CindysDadNPain
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As for the pain I get this in 2 sites the one on the right by your ribs and the other the right side of the stomach. I was told this is because things “stick together” and to expect discomfort for 1-2 years or maybe always (helpful).
I find mine gets worse when I overdo it so I use voltarol gel and this does help a little.
Good luck to your dad I hope he recovers soon.
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