Question 1

why am i having green stool after gallbladder removal?

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It's bile: Before gallbladder removal, it stored bile and emptied when u are food. So the bile was mixed in with food. Now the bile is running through ur GI tract even without food hence change in color. It may get better over a yr or so. It is not harmful to u, however.

Question 2

pale stool normal after gallbladder removal?

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Concern : You should be concerned that you could have blockage of the biliary ducts. Changes in stool after ccy is not uncommon but further evaluation reasonable.

Question 3

is it normal to have yellow stool for a year? even after gallbladder removal?

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Stool sample: Change in the color of your stool should be evaluated. Bile gives stool a darker color. However, if you are doing fine and this has been ongoing for a year, you can get an elective appointment with your doc. A stool sample for analysis will help diagnose.

Question 4

how to relieve trapped gas after gallbladder removal surgery ?? i tried gas x and passing stool

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Old fashion rx: Bowel gas like other gasses will rise to the highest point, like bubbles of gas coming up in a pond. If you can elevate your pelvis above your head for an hour or so it may work its way to the exit. Such surgery often slows the normal rhythmic gut movement that expels such gas.

Question 5

is oily stool a year after gallbladder removal normal? i have had a ct scan and mrcp to evaluate pancreas, both were normal.

Accepted Answer

Fat malabsorption.: After we have our gallbladder removed, we begin to have trouble digesting dietary fats - the gallbladder normally stores bile, which helps us to prepare fats for digestion.  So without a bonus release of bile, we will not digest fats properly, which means they end up in the stool, causing that oily stool to which you refer.  This effect is permanent.

Question 6

why is my urine dark after gallbladder removal?

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Dark urine can mean: Elevated bilirubin in blood or blood in urine, among other things.  The former can be complication of surgery, so contact your surgeon immediately.

Question 7

what can i expect 3 months after gallbladder removal?

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Good: Most pain should be gone, appetite better.
May still have some different bowel habits.
May exercize, get weight in order.

Question 8

what are normal complications after gallbladder removal?

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Long list: There is a long list of a potential complication from gallbladder surgery 
do you mean what would you expect your body will do or complication that could happen during surgery and you might be feeling it now 
after surgery patient will feel tired, drained, fatigue
some might not tolerate specific food 
some will have diarrhea some will have constipation
some will have more pain than others
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Question 9

what to do if i have problems after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Ask your surgeon: "Problems" is a very broad and vague word. Covers constipation to blood clots to infection to urgency. Ask your surgeon about any concerns.

Question 10

what to do if i have pain 1 month after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

You should: consult with your surgeon or gi specialist, because it can be occult infection, alkaline reflux gastritis, pancreatitis, or other causes.

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