unexpected pain
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Ok put up with post op discomfort, then as thought all was going well have been having extreme pain, it was just like before gallbladder removed.Was bringing up loads of yellowish bile. Hubby rang 111 as got so bad. Paramedic was brilliant. Managed to help sort pain relief. Slept on and off all day. Still got horrendous pain In back and right side with niggles all as if not had bladder removed. Is this part of healing or should I be worried.
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sally_14743 janet74211
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do you have a post op advice number for the hospital if you get complications ? If so ring ...
you need to rule out a complication . if worried Google complications of gallbladder surgery. If you feel you may have a complication go to a and e. Get scanned and checked it may be nothing but it's always best to air on being careful.
I have read that some stones are left in the bile duct or may form in the liver and can pass after the operation. Causing pain etc...
I hope it settles but I did not suffer vomiting or agony my pain was controlled by paracetamol ...
But if your pain disappears you will know it's settled
let us know how it goes
concerned for you
janet74211 sally_14743
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sally_14743 janet74211
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hope you get a good nights sleep
but yes if not 999
thinking of you
angela72602 janet74211
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janet74211 angela72602
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I have wondered if it could of been sever wind, but would of thought that it would of been gone by now. Know lots of gasses after op.
Taken MEDS so hope will sleep well. I do suffer with severe diverticulitis and have Barretts Oesophagus so difficult l t sometimes to know what is going on. My bowel movements have improved so very pleased with that side of things.
This site has been brilliant as getting answers from those going through the same issues really helps.
valerie21605 janet74211
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janet74211 valerie21605
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Don't suffer in silence. This would also be in your favour towards getting in sooner. My fingers crossed you do not wait long.
valerie21605 janet74211
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sunshinemb janet74211
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Really sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it!
That bile is awful stuff and if you're being sick it's the body's way of getting rid of it
quickly!
I am 19days post op, but I am so glad I have not had to suffer like you have.
I have some discomfort in upper right abdomen that makes it really painful
to wear a bra still, and can't lie on my right side yet...but other than that I have not had any of the symptoms you describe.
I have read that complications can occur after surgery, but please don't hesitate
to call for the ambulance if the pain gets worse?!
They can do loads of blood tests that can tell them what is going on, in the meantime I will be hoping you have just had a bit of a set back and you feel better soon?!
valerie21605 sunshinemb
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janet74211 sunshinemb
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sunshinemb valerie21605
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thanks for your lovely message!
I hope you get a date soon?! You could ask your GP for the anti sickness
medication before you go into hospital, I have some in all the time due to having problems with nausea related to another health problem! Just use it as and when I need it!
Take care Val and keeping my fingers crossed for an early date and good
result from your surgery!
sunshinemb janet74211
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I think the major problem with laproscopic surgery is that it gives a false
impression that things heal quicker, this maybe true about the surface
scars but inside it is still a major operation and I cannot see these
internal wounds healing for at least 3months.
I have been out with my friend for a couple of hours today and after about an
hour I knew I had had enough, now back home on my bed flat on my back in my pj's and just taken some pain killers!
So I think it is a lot slower process than the NHS guidelines!
sally_14743 sunshinemb
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youve hit the nail on the head.
3 months was about right for me . I was tired , had niggling ache in right side when I ate and just felt like my plug had been pulled out of its socket ... Then whoopee energy returned , abdominal muscles strengthened , niggling ache eased and disappeared stopped feeling old felt good ... That's healing ..
got to be a patient patient not easy 😏
janet74211 sally_14743
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janet74211 sunshinemb
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Just glad your getting better Maureen.
janet74211
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sunshinemb janet74211
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Thanks for you message!
I think you are right, people are being let out of hospital too soon with no
support in place.
I found that first week after the op really difficult and I had tried to plan things for when I came home but not everything went to plan!
It's a good job I have a bad memory because in a few weeks I will have forgotten all about it
I hope you have had a better day today and you are not in too much pain!
Hope you feel better soon Janet
janet74211 sunshinemb
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valerie21605 janet74211
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sunshinemb janet74211
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It's really good to hear from you and so glad that you are getting better!
I was doing well until about 7days ago then energy levels dropped through
the floor and have been forced to stop and rest big time!!
I think I got a bit ahead of myself!!
But as far as the surgery goes everyday brings less discomfort...given up
on the bra!!...but hopefully back on for Christmas
I am still on a very low fat diet as I have got used to it and I am happy
that I am losing weight which has helped a lot!
I am glad my advice was helpful and thankyou for your very kind support!
It's brilliant to be able to come on here and support one another and not feel so alone and isolated!
Hope you have a really good day today Janet!
sunshinemb valerie21605
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I am sorry to hear that you are feeling poorly?!
I am really disappointed for you that you have not got your
date for surgery yet!
Let's hope it is really soon and hope you have a better day today?!
valerie21605 sunshinemb
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janet74211 valerie21605
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If your suffering too much don't forget to phone for an ambulance, let's hope date arrives in post soon. Stay in touch. Jan
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