Question 1

after gallbladder removal ? do we have side effects life long if we eat fatty foods ?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: The gallbladder is not a vital organ. We restrict diet to low fat only in the pre op condition. Once the gallbladder is removed we lift all restrictions, allowing all types of foods, including pizza, cheese, etc. Some people have temporary urgency in the early post op period, which is self limited. You don't have to avoid fatty foods. Good luck.

Question 2

2 weeks after gallbladder removal still have pain under right ribs and in my back on the right side. ?

Accepted Answer

Wait few more days: pain to disappear and go for a post OP follow up visit to your surgeon. If you have no fever  may be you have small amount of fluid collection will resolve soon . Speak to your surgeon.

Question 3

is it normal to still get sharp pain on right side behind ribs after gallbladder removal 4 weeks ago but stent still in and possible stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible to feel discomfort with a stent. Follow up with g.I doctor regarding stent removal.

Question 4

symptoms: bloating,gas,chest discomfort,headaches,rare white stool. gb ejection 12%. little rt side pain. dr recommends gallbladder removal.should i?

Accepted Answer

Your decision: All these symptoms you have may not be related to GB except abdominal symptoms. If have  frequent right side abdominal pains , possible it could be due to diseased  GB , first try non operative  medical treatment , if it fails only , then under go this relatively  simple , and low risk procedure . Surgery usually not done with out stones .Speak to your doctor

Question 5

used opioids/alcohol intermittently for 7 years. not often at same time, but occasionally. recent gallbladder removal due to stones and mono. no alcohol use over a year, but now extreme right side pain and bruising five months. norm lft. more tests?

Accepted Answer

See doc or go to ER: Need more info to tell what but clearly something is wrong. Abnormal bruising usually indicates a coagulopathy and if you are not on blood thinners then your liver may not be producing coagulation factors as it should or you may just have ongoing bleeding for another reason. You could also have a kidney infection or stone. Depends where the pain is. Go to the ER now or see your doctor.

Question 6

what could cause upper right side abdominal tenderness and upper intestinal gas 4 months after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Many things: See your family doctor. Possibilities are gastritis, pancreatitis, stomach ulcer, reflux esophagitis, constipation, fatty food intolerance, very rarely retained bile duct stone, etc. Need to see a doctor for evaluation & testing.

Question 7

pain after gallbladder removal surgery. what can i take for this?

Accepted Answer

How long ago: Was your surgery?  Was it laparoscopic?  You can expect to have incisional pain while healing up from surgery.  When this is over, you should feel better.  Some patients get colicky pain for a few weeks until your system gets accustomed to absence of storage organ.  Ask your surgeon what to expect at what point in time after surgery.  Persistent pain, fever, vomiting, or jaundice are danger signs.

Question 8

right flank muscle pain after gallbladder removal, why?

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: If you had recent surgery.  Without further details, impossible to tell anything further.  See a doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

what could cause pain after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Differential DX is..: ...The process we go thru to narrow down the cause of a problem. In this case, we need to know when the pain was occurring relative to the surgery and the type of pain. If the pain mimics a gallbladder attack, it may be due to a stone in the bile duct. Mild pain early-on is likely incisional pain. Severe pain, esp associated with fever may indicate a complication. Best bet: see your surgeon.

Question 10

why back and chest pain after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Irritation of the di: The call bladder is connected to the liver. Just above it is the diaphragm. The procedure to remove the gall bladder can irritate the diaphragm and the tissues around the liver. When irritated, pain happens. It is just temporary,  but if continues call your doctor.

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After gallbladder removal ? do we have side effects life long if we eat fatty foods ?

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2 weeks after gallbladder removal still have pain under right ribs and in my back on the right side. ?

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Is it normal to still get sharp pain on right side behind ribs after gallbladder removal 4 weeks ago but stent still in and possible stone?

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Symptoms: bloating,gas,chest discomfort,headaches,rare white stool. gb ejection 12%. little rt side pain. dr recommends gallbladder removal.should i?

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Used opioids/alcohol intermittently for 7 years. not often at same time, but occasionally. recent gallbladder removal due to stones and mono. no alcohol use over a year, but now extreme right side pain and bruising five months. norm lft. more tests?

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What could cause upper right side abdominal tenderness and upper intestinal gas 4 months after gallbladder removal?

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Pain after gallbladder removal surgery. what can i take for this?

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Right flank muscle pain after gallbladder removal, why?

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