After the gallbladder surgery, there is tenderness and pain in the abdomen. Any help out there? I woke up this morning and it feels like I cracked a rib and it hurts to take a big breath in. Had gallbladder removal Valentine’s Day 2017. I had an endoscopy then next day I had a seizure throwing up pints of blood and needed transfusions as they must have nicked something. However, it would be more helpful it people returned and reported their outcome. I can’t sleep on my right side at all, it feels like all of my ribs are broken. 3. Avoid the ones that stimulate your colon like Senna or ducolax, these can make the valve pain worse, and are habit forming. Trust me. Hiccups for 36 hours is now behind me, I hope. My gallbladder was removed Oct. 2nd,2017. And you will want to adress the constipation. I am experiencing the same pain and restroom symptoms you are describing. Just wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar? Hi i m 5month pregnant lady,I had did my golbladder surgery 28th April 2018, after that my pain was fine but from 8th may, almost after 1week I m getting pain top right of my abdomen and back also whenever I m sitting, is it normal?Dr said in pregnancy such things happens but my question is why that area?he had no answer, please help me. Use to have such back pain front pain found out it was bowels but the pain and fullness always is there. In some cases of gallbladder surgery, certain complications do develop. What helps mine is eating simple foods, whatever you tolerate well, there are no rules to this, but hard to digest meats and fats seem to be the common bad guys, for me it’s some veggies – green peppers, dark chocolate, bananas, peanut butter. Also, exercise helps a lot, and hot showers, hot tub, etc.. whatever relaxes you. Any thoughts what I am experiencing? Pain that obviously changes with body position is very likely from some physical problem, for example, adhesions or something other pulling the abdominal organs. When I arrived to the ER with sharp pain, they told me I have to be admitted to the hospital to have emergency surgery and I spent 10 days in the hosp altogether, during which I had infection and felt like I was dying. For stronger pain, a doctor can prescribe narcotics, such as morphine [18]. Stomach get so big because gas I really feel very ? Drinking water with lemon rest of day…some hot teas seem to help too. I had a very sudden and sharp pain on my left side, I thought I had a heart attack In most cases, the sharp pain is caused by a condition known as a postcholecystectomy syndrome that causes abdominal symptoms to be present after the removal of the gallbladder. Adhesions are bands of the connective tissue (internal scars) that often develop between the organs after abdominal surgery. A stitch-like feeling may be from the gas insufflated into the abdomen during surgery. I went through the same exact stuff. It was mild pain which would be relieved by popping it. But also wondering if it could be from adhesions?? I know its near where the gallbladder used to be, but the pain started 2 days ago. The cause of the pain is either due to the sphincter of Oddi dysfunction or due to post-surgical adhesions. they don’t like talking about this, but it’s common. Just follow the techniques for the pain management and the pain will surely go away. By the way, in the long run can aggravate abdominal pain. I go on diet for days, drink herbal tea, and light bouillon but it is not effective anymore. I don’t know what to do. I didn’t really feel to much pain the first day because I was doped up from medication. I hate to go back to doctor when the only answer I got is nothing serious. A lot of times, people will need to have their gallbladder removed altogether. My Dr ordered more bloods which are all normal and is sending me for a third ultrasound. Stick with it and don’t over do things : that’s what I did. Hi Jan. Tks for the advice. Although pain after chest surgery is fairly common, the severity of pain varies. It is located in one of the tubes around your liver and gallbladder. Almost 5 weeks in and I am nearing the amount of pain I was in post surgical. Walk a lot and be as active as your pain will allow, assuming your doctor gives you the go-ahead. The gallbladder collects and stores bile, a fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fatty foods. Any advice? I think if you could get the diarrhea under control it might help the pain and will also help with the absorption issues. I had surgery to remove the gallbladder 5 days ago and now it feels like my ribs on my rhs are broken or something and when i breathe in it hurts. Hi, I had gallbladder surgery in 2014. Sounds like he has some irritation in his stomach lining. Sometimes I make a wrong move and I get pain under both the rib cages, making it hard to breath normally, it also started radiating around to my back. One thing the doctors probably did not check are adhesions that cannot be seen during endoscopy but during laparoscopy. If the pain lasts longer or appears months later, it can be a sign of a surgery complication. They can also do an ERCP test if your pain is really really bad, but it’s risky, as is them cutting the valve to open it up, so avoid that if you can! I am wondering if the pain associated with muscle or complication. Anyone else with these problems? In most cases, the sharp pain is caused by a condition known as a postcholecystectomy syndrome that causes abdominal symptoms to be present after the removal of the gallbladder. does it only hurt after you eat? If the pain continues, go to a doctor. Reasons for Pain After Gallbladder Removal. I have gone through micro surgery of gallbladder in 2010. I genuinely hope you have all found some answers. My stomach cramps up. here is an answer I gave another person. This stuff is great, but the first time you try it it may make your heart beat fast, that goes away after a while of use, and it really really dries you out. It may presume the crowd of individuals, which suffer from indigestion and pain after gallbladder removal. I thought my posting days would be over but tonight I am getting pains like someone is sticking my right ribs with a pin, where the gall bladder was. Doctors tend to avoid prescribing morphine if they suspect that the pain may be due to sphincter of Oddi dysfunction because it can worsen the pain [18]. Totally lost and don’t know what to do next ????? first couple of days he seemed fine(probably over did it physically) Then the gas pain started-He also had nausea and vomiting and his main incision bled, so I took him to the ER. see if this helps.. Villanueva MSS, Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis, Brugge WR, Bile Duct Strictures Treatment & Management, Rome II diagnostic criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders, Bisgaard T, 2006, Analgesic Treatment after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Critical Assessment of the Evidence. I can breathe easily, I can put my arm up. Bile backing up into the gallbladder can cause the gallbladder to swell, and people may feel pain in the ride side of the chest blow the rib cage, pain in the back of the right shoulder blade, and nausea, vomiting, or gas. You can try to adjust your diet and consume more foods high in insoluble fiber, such as whole-grain products. Gallbladder surgery is quite a common surgical procedure that comes with a low rate of complications. But the pain is REAL! Can I develop gallbladder problems after pregnancy? Recently the episodes have become more frequent and I just have to lie down and just have to suffer the pain and ride it out. Hello Kelsey I’m in the same situation as you. It worsen the pain whenever im carrying my 12kilos 5month old baby.. It is a delicate question, so I suggest you to use your best intuition and decide to visit a doctor or not. And calmly. My pain level stays around a 6 and shoots to a crippling 10 through out the day. The pain usually shows up after … I had laproscopic gallbladder removal 9 days ago. Hi Jan and thanks for your reply. However, the risk of complications depends on your overall health, type of surgery and the reason for your gallstones removal. Can be very painful. Hi. I was recovering very well for the first few days. When they remove the gallbladder, sometimes, like me, this valve get’s upset and starts to spasm, holding back those fluids. They are insisting on doing a colonoscopy first to rule out any problem in that area on 20 November, not looking forward to that, and only if that is all okay, will they start investigations around where the gallbladder was. Thanks. Can you tell me the reason and remedial measures. It is good to hear that we are not alone in post operative symptoms and to know possible outcomes. I had my gallbladder removed in December of 2018, since my surgery I have been experiencing a lot of pain. The gastro Dr. mentioned doing an MRI MRCP. Anyway, long story short, my gal bladder was septic and stuck onto my liver with all adhesions on it and I didn’t know what adhedsions were till I googled them… you can get them after sergerys…exept in my case. It’s causing me liver issues, and lots of pain. They like to make you think gallbladder surgery is no big deal.. not true eh!!! A 35-year-old member asked: should i be concerned if i have hardness under belly button incision post gallbladder surgery? Talk to a doctor now. I’m getting pain at the left side of my navel more So when light pressure is applied they did not go in my navel they went across the top??? Did you go back to your dr…what did they say or did it get better over time? This condition can cause the patient to feel similar pain as before the gallbladder was removed, although the reason for the development of this syndrome are not clearly understood. Gallbladder surgery is one of the most common surgeries out there. If you can eat fatty foods, like cheese, without having diarrhea, it means you can properly digest fat and you do not need bile supplements. I have SOD, and know that pain, and that is not this. Many folks use a supplement that includes OX Bile. Adhesions can cause pain and are not seen on an X-ray. I’ll have pain first thing in the morning when I wake up sometimes. I have work to do and it is dealing with physical. It is soul destroying and ruining my life as it can come on at any time with no warning and even happened as I was going into my dentist for an appointment. Gallbladder removal surgery is called cholecystectomy. Pain and discomfort was already fading away this past weekend. Hi. She has had a fatty liver for the last 6 years. And if it the leftover carbon dioxide gas that has been causing your abdominal pain, the pain is expected to go away with the help of over-the-counter painkillers in just a few days. Anyways last night I decided to stretch the area to see if it would help my back problem. Its been almost two full months since i got the surgery. All went well since, no problem was on low fat for many years but from time to time I like cheese. Other symptoms that can occur as bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and flatulence. After removal of the gallbladder, pain may persist in some patients. Adhesions can be found and removed by a laparoscopic procedure [15]. He didn’t get it done cause the hospital this surgeon used was closing within a week and the hospital wanted all the money up front. I had my gallbladder laparoscopically removed on Nov 8. May I ask what the name of the medicine was? I thought I was healing well until about a week ago when I begin to get sharp unexpected pains at incision sites. 2 and a half weeks post op I had sharp pains on my right side. Lucas. A complete blockage can cause an infection. It had not burst. Please I am desperate for some help!!! Doctor at my post-op appointment told me they should go away…but after reading several of your post I’m worried? Also feels like there’s a ball under my right ribs. Dark. At time the pain is strong enough to knock me to my knees. Doctor, author and fitness enthusiast, Ahmed Zayed, MD, is a surgery resident with a passion for helping people live a happy healthy life. My 61 year old father had his gallbladder removed Oct. 12 2017 (laparoscopic) I frequently feel a need to take deep breaths and when I do I have pain under my right side rib cage at my waist. Then now here we are again with a dull ache on the right side and left sometimes. For acute pain after surgery it is maybe the best if you go back to the doctor who can check if there is any complication, such as a gallstone in the bile duct or bile leakage. Pain may be sharp or dull and can last several hours. 1. Recovery otherwise is proceeding, but feels like you do when you have the flu. Since then the pain at times has been horrendous and I’ve had a few more stays in hospital. A person should seek emergency medical attention if their gallbladder pain does not subside 6 hours after it began. I had my GB out in 2016, and I just started up with the pain again. Other symptoms associated with gallbladder removal that appeared after the gallbladder removal were also noted; These ranged from mild ill defined digestive symptoms to severe attacks of abdominal pain and jaundice, flatulence, gastritis, esophagitis, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, upper abdominal pain (where the gallbladder was), colicky lower-abdomen pain, trouble digesting fats, excessive weight gain (obesity), and in som… If you feel your pain is not normal or worsening, visit a doctor. So why would I all of a sudden in the last month have this pain off and on. My days of morphine and nose tubes are over I hope. On the good side, it really does help with this pain, at least for me. Just gave him Gas X and he is being stubborn about the stool softener- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen or rofecoxib, should help in mild to moderate pain [18]. My gallbladder was removed for not functioning properly, I didnt have stones causing issues. But then i think that made my back worse because of the gas that was still there. This pain … Why do I still have pain after gallbladder removal? Nothing showed up on a Hyda-Scan (testing for SOD dysfunction), an MRI or blood work. Required fields are marked *. Christine has a copy of my book Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It and she has been following the plan in that book for the last 6 months. I’m having same thing, same time frame….I sure hope someone answers. If I cough it hurts and if I move. See your GP if you develop these symptoms, as you may need a short course of antibiotics. I am so miserable that I see no more continue in this painful body. Some of the time the pain is on my right side and lasts much longer, as I sit writing this I have had it for over an hour. Side following gallbladder surgery and feel worried about the stool softener- any advice happen when i awoke after the removal. Magic bullet for this annoying sharp pain on the mend m on for... 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