Question 1

i'm 5 weeks post gallbladder surgery. i tried to lift my nephew up & felt an internal pop & immediate & severe pain. is this normal or should i see dr?

Accepted Answer

See the doctor, : To be sure. You did not mentioned whether your surgery was laparoscopic (" key holes") or an open one, with a wider excision. In any case, the sensations you are describing might be related to surgery and sutures and you will be better off having it checked.

Question 2

is it normal to have severe burning and knots under a  two week old incision sight for gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

No, See Surgeon: You need to follow up with your surgeon or at least call their office. Generally at 2 weeks, most gall bladder patients feel nothing but relief assuming it was laparoscopically performed.

Question 3

severe low back pain on/off for years, after open gallbladder surgery it has hurt constantly. sitting/ are ok. cannot walk/stand for more than 1min without  pain in low back. leaning over/sitting help?

Accepted Answer

See specialist: The correlation may not be causation of the back pain. Please see a back specialist to have your back evaluated for a reversible cause of the pain.

Question 4

doc unable to help: i have severe diarrhea, excessive urination, no thirst, nausea & exhaustion, all post gallbladder surgery 4 years ago.  any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Cholistid/Questran: Cholestid is a bile binding drug which should stop the diarrhea. Diarrhea is the key linking most of the other symptoms
This article should clarify the problem:

http://www.medicinenet.com/bile_acid_sequestrants/article.htm

Question 5

i am experiencing  fatigue, abdominal pain (all over), nausea (severity: severe) , swollen abdomen, disorientation, memory problems (quality: diffi...concerned i could have an infection from gallbladder surgery 4 months ago. been feeling sick since ?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: If you had a major abdominal surgery and things have not yet returned to normal - this absolutely needs getting checked out. Preferably by the doctors that did the surgery in the first place, since they know exactly what went on and how your body is. There can be post-operative complications like 'abscess formation' that could take weeks to months later to 'appear'. Hope you take action TODAY.

Question 6

is gallbladder surgery pretty safe ?

Accepted Answer

Extremely safe: When done in an open procedure one must identify and divide the cystic artery and not mistake the hepatic artery for the former.  The cystic duct is then tied at the common duct and GB removed  Normally a laparoscopic procedure is used.  With marked inflammation the GB procedure should be done open.

Question 7

how long does gallbladder surgery take?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Uncomplicated gall bladder removal takes an hr or less.

Question 8

any alternatives to gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Can try diet: If symptomatic healthy foods for your gallbladder, as well as the rest of your body:fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains (whole-wheat bread, brown rice, oats, bran cereal)lean meat, poultry, and fish, low-fat dairy products. Majority of patients with gallstones do not have symptoms. Overweight state can lead to gall stone formation. Loss of weight helps reduce gall stone formation.

Question 9

what does gallbladder surgery look like?

Accepted Answer

Usuakky: It is performed by laparoscopic surgery through either one or 4 smalll incisions under general anesthsia where one would be asleep.

Question 10

gallbladder surgery not worked, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate: If you are still having 'problems' after gallbladder surgery, you need evaluated for other conditions that could cause similar problems - such as ulcers.... See your doctor.

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Is it normal to have severe burning and knots under a two week old incision sight for gallbladder surgery?

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Severe low back pain on/off for years, after open gallbladder surgery it has hurt constantly. sitting/ are ok. cannot walk/stand for more than 1min without pain in low back. leaning over/sitting help?

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Doc unable to help: i have severe diarrhea, excessive urination, no thirst, nausea & exhaustion, all post gallbladder surgery 4 years ago. any ideas?

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