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“This is my first time on this site and while reading yours and Debbie’s post, I thought it sounded alot like what is going on with me. I know its been a few months since your post, but I was hoping that maybe you found some answers. What types of foods make you sick? Did you have an ERCP test? I was getting sick a month after my gallbladder surgery and it was because of open lesions at the bottom of my esophagus. They gave me a medication that acted like a liquid bandaid, so that I could eat and my esophagus could heal. I had my gallbladder out 3 years ago and havent been right since. I have tenderness and pressure at the bottom of my esophagus. I get sick from eating raw fruits and vegetables. Especially on an empty stomach. I have found over the years that eating canned fruits and cooked vegatables in small amounts and after you have food in your stomach seems to help. I was diagnosed with GERD and take nexium but still no explanation why I still am getting sick from the foods. I am now in the process of more tests. What I was told so far is that some of the pain is coming from the top incision and when you eat gassy foods, your stomach bloats and puts pressure at the point of incision and causes pain. Not sure yet why the foods are causing problems, they are steering towards bile duct scarring.
Thanks for listening and hope that you found some relief. Lisa
”Since I have had my Gall Bladder removed in 1998 I ssem to have diarrhea and had been diagnosed with IBS. I notice that generally it occurs after fasting or if I eat a high fat content diet. I am wondering if I could have a form of dumping syndrome? I know that IBS can come any many shapes and forms but I rarely ever have constipation with it just diarrhea. Since here recently it has gotten to the point that everytime I eat (generally after fasting or eat a high fat contenet diet) I have diarrhea. It has become hard to go anywhere after I eat because I have to run to the bathroom let alone trying to go to work after eating. Any suggestions or I deas as to if I may have dumping syndrome, I know you are generally here for advice but if you can help me and point me in the right dircetion I would appreciate it.
“I had a laproscopic op to remove my Gall Bladder on Sept 1st 2007. Prior to being admitted as an emergency I was not aware that I had gall stones. Apparently I had an acute gall bladder problem. I was an in patient for a week which I have found out from other post op friends is unusual most have been sent home the same day as their op. They did say my liver counts were high if that had anything to do with my prolonged stay.
I was in good health prior to collapsing with the pain and was more than happy that I did not have to have the open surgery. I thought that I would be back to myself within a week or two. This could not be farther from the truth. The reality is I have been so ill since the surgery, I have not had a pain free day since the op. I have lost a lot of weight and I cannot tolerate a lot of things because they either give me more pain or make me feel nauseous. I have also found that I am hypersensitive to smells.
I have constant pain at the bottom of my right rib cage area which goes through to my back and then goes up under my shoulder blade. I have been given various pain relief management remedies which can either make me unable to function or not worth the prescription charge. At the moment I feel totally miserable cant even laugh without it hurting me. The worst thing being no-one seems to have any answers as to when I am going to get better. I am not some sort of attention seeker I just want my life back! I would like to have answers to why this pain is there because it is dragging me down. I have now been referred back to the consultant that operated, but I can’t see what good that is going to do.
”I had an open chole 2 years ago. Iam about 50 pounds over weight. I have actually gained 25 in 2 years of haveing my gallbladder taken out! I am experiancing some strange feelings or almost movements in that area and where my large ugly scar is. Iam almost positive its like nerve tissues or something that hasnt connected all the way and maybe giving these strange sensations? it feels like a flutter or a baby kicking? My skin is also numb like when you go to the dentist and have novacaine. Has anyone had this feeling at all? I want to go to the doctor but of course dont have insurance, but if its normal or will go away soon I dont want to bother going to the doctor if its nothing to worry about. There is no pain but it’s just makeing me think something just isnt right!
I”m having pain (not severe); had my gallbladder removed laproscopically 11 years ago with no ill effects. I feel like I don’t know anything. If I’m not watching my diet, could this negatively affect my liver? I’m trying to educate myself online and am a bit freaked out!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one with all these issues. I finally went to a gastrologist & she told me I had sensitive intestines due to the bile. The other issue I developed was KIDNEY STONES….why, do to the dehydration from crapping all the time. Now, I’m starting to gain some wait because I’m hungry all the time. I had my gb out in Feb 2008 & it has been pure hell. I was put on Cholestryramine (nasty powder, but is my best friend) a couple of days after the surgery, as some of the “bile” had leaked out during surgery. Gradually, weaned myself off it and life was on the toilet. Finally went to the gastrologist & she told me I might have to be on this for the rest of my life. If you go this route, watch out if they want you to have a colonoscopy to make sure there is nothing else wrong. Not a good thing. If you have a sensitive system to begin with, a colonoscopy doesn’t help it. So, those of you out there, having your gb out it can come with side effects. – See more at: http://www.poopreport.com/Techniques/food_for_toilet.html?page=2#sthash.gcGWorFd.dpuf
I have had pain right under my left ribcage for almost three years which also coincides with when my gallbladder came out. I hate doctors and western medicine with a passion and only go in if I feel an extreme reason. I also tend to not trust myself when it comes to pain because I have quite a few hypercondriacs in my family so I always worry that I am exaggerating a pain. Thank you for everyone on this link for making me realize that I may defintely have something real wrong and that I may not have to live with the pain forever. It’s scary to hear about all of the misdiagnosis but I am hopeful for a
what your experiencing could be Spinctor of the Oddi Dyfunction or the syndrome which your body misses the gallbladder (i forget what the syndrome is called).. last summer I spent 4 months going to every doctor imaginable and they couldn’t find nothing wrong and I had every test out there. My gallbladder was removed in 2008. No doctor could help me. Your liver is working overtime. I get tons of gas belching and shoulder pain. Plus at times I get nausea, loose stool, phantom pains, tiredness, pain under right rib area. I did find out that my liver enzymes went up slightly which is a sign of SODS. I have to eat a whole different way and i take Welchol to absorb the bile in my stomach to stop the loose stool. Gas travels everywhere and can be very painful and it even can give you shoulder pain.
wow.. all of these stories ring truth for me except that i have not had problems with diarrhea. The weight gain is a biggy for me because this is the heaviest i have ever been. Prior to my surgery two years ago 2007 i was 40lb lighter. I have the spare tire around the mid section, and the weight seems to do what it wants. I had no idea how serious it was to have your gallbladder. It breaks down the foods we eat. I wish someone would have told me that weight would be an issue unless I kept a strict diet. I even exercise almost daily. This is horrible. I feel so fat and bloated all the time with no control in site. Can someone help us who have had this surgery on how to control the weight gain??????
I just had my gall bladder removed on Friday. I am doing pretty well and I don’t act like I just had surgery. I have not had a bowl movement yet and I haven’t changed my diet. I ate a pork belly cuban sandwich and a snow cone today and I did not get diarhea. I am a little sore from the surgery and I feel a little bloated but it has only been 2 days since my gall bladder was removed. I am taking pain pills for the discomfort and I can’t lift anything heavy for a while but that is the only problem I have had since the surgery.
I had my gallbladder out 6 years ago and I’m still having issues…..over and over and over. I’ve tried everything and am now suffering with my second bout with gastritis. I want a gallbladder replacement as well and I too, had polyps and was rushed into surgery. I take Zegrid everyday to keep the acid at bay and the gnawing burning pain between my ribs that radiates around to my back. I have bloating and lots of gas and when I get the gnawing pain I drink a DanActive and that seems to put out the fire for a while and releases some gas. Still can’t eat certain foods like onions, tomato, anything spicy. I also take Librax for stomach spasms when it’s really bad and my doctor recently added Carafate which coats the lining of your stomach and helps the food you eat not irritate your stomach. Some people just need more time than others to adjust then there are people like me who will never be the same. Good luck to you.
I had my GB removed due to gall stones. I was 18 when I had the surgery. Before having the surgery I was a healthy 120lbs for my 5’3″ frame. Shortly after my surgery I quickly gained 30 lbs, even though my diet did not significantly change. I’m 20 years old and I’m miserable with my body. I’m desperate. Can anyone relate??
“I have some information here that may help so many of you. I did a lot of research to find out that there is potential help!
I suffered from gall bladder disease for 14 years before a massive stone formed and was finally found. I was schedualed for surgery right from the ER and I thought “”yippe! Life is going to get so much better!”” I was so wrong!
Like so many of you I endured food intolerance, bloating, diarrhea within 10-20 minutes of eating anything, and intense depression related to feeling ill all of the time. I am uncertain of my own condition but I now know that chronic diarrhea can lead to potassium deficiency which can be a serious problem that can contribute to so many other heath problems. Dehydration is bad enough but when you don’t have the electrolytes you need for your cells to transfer the fluids you do have you can become very ill. Potassium deficiency can cause thyroid and kidney problems too.
You may benefit from a blood test and supplements if you have low potassium.I was reading on another board about these problems people face and someone recommended the drug Welchol. Knowing nothing about it I looked it up. It’s classified as a Bile Acid Sequestrant. The drugs are used to reduce bad cholesterol but can help people who suffer from excess bile salt diarrhea related to gall bladder removal. There are three types of BAS drugs but I’ve read that Welchol has worked the best for many people and doesn’t cause gas like the others. However, if you try it and have problems with gas or constipation you may have to work with your doctor on trying a different dosage or a different kind.
I will be going to my doctor as soon as possible to try welchol first.
If you want to know more about Bile Acid Sequestrants go here…
chemie.de/lexikon/e/Bile_acid_sequestrant
I hope very much that this information can help anyone who reads or posts here. I wish you all good health and happiness! ”
After attempting to control gall bladder attacks with diet, acupuncture and homeopathics, I finally caved (severe attacks 3 x a week…) and had it removed. Thankfully, they were able to do it laproscopically. I felt wonderful the day after (all things considered)–and was improving until about a week out. I was in such pain I could not move. The surgeon’s nurse was a royal id**t and all she kept telling me was it was the gas they used during surgery. I could not get her to understand that it was a week out and it was NOT the gas! She wanted me to drive 1 hr. to be seen, typical wait time 2-3 hrs., 1 hr. home. At that point, making it to the local er wasn’t even a plesant thought. I just took everything I had, curled up with heating pad, cried and prayed to pass out! Fast forward to Monday and I see the PA–turns out–there is a nerve that can get irritated when they move things to get to the gall bladder-THAT was the reason for the severe pain. Higher pain meds-nerve settled down. Also ended up with Pepcid to put the fire out that was burning. Then he proceeded to RIP the bandage off one of the incisions. I almost decked him! I did scream and the nurse came running! He apologized but then thought he was going to rip off the other three! I put a stop to that pronto! Fast forward 5 months post surgery and I am having stomach upset and nausea…and I never know if something is going to cause upset/mad dash to bathroom or not. With my other symptoms, I am wondering if a clamp has let go? One PA I saw and trust is telling me ulcer…I am under a good bit of stress–but Nexium not helping… I hate doctors-they “practice” as my late husband said and most don’t listen!!! They told me this (gall bladder surgery) would solve all my problems-yeah, right!
“I have been ill for a long time. I have gotten several wonderful responses to my posts but so far, nothing is helping the nausea and diarrhea since the gallbladder surgery done 17 days ago. I am getting so weak from being unable to eat without the diarrhea. I see my surgeon on Friday.
I tried chewing on raw gingeroot but that did not help. I’ve tried anti-sickness meds, (phenegren), and anti-diarrhea meds too. And I still have pains where my gallbladder used to be.
I don’t have a fever, just nausea. I am not eating fat, drinking alcohol, and I am staying away from dairy.
Yesterday a friend picked me up to go to her house and I became so nausous I almost got a panic attack, and extreme diarrhea while at her house and she had to bring me home.
I’ve been sick and unable to eat or work since the beginning of March of this year. What do I need to do to feel better? Thank you for any suggestions. ”
