A member asked:

I had a vertical banded gastroplasty 20 years ago. i suffer pain similar to one i had when my gallbladder was removed 25 yrs ago. it's severe. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Go see GI today!: Vertical banded gastoplasty complications include staple line disruption, stomal stenoisis, band erosion, reflux, nausea/vomiting, marginal ulcers and weight regain. The diagnosis is established by upper endoscopy. Set up appointment today!

Answered 9/16/2015

2.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I had a vertical banded gastroplasty 20 years ago. i suffer pain similar to one i had when my gallbladder was removed 25 yrs ago. it's severe. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Several years I have had this burning sensation in my stomach with dull pain. I have got checked and everything seemed normal. I had to quit running because the pain is so severe. I have had gastritis in past and i also had my gallbladder removed. I have

A member asked:

I have extreme pain, feels like gallbladder (had it removed). Told may be costochondritis. Also have severe cramp-like pain rib area when bending over, almost like Im stuck. has been going on for years. What can I do? (Not into narcotics) have RA?

A member asked:

Can gallstones affect blood glucose? Was pre-diabetic for years until I had my gallbladder removed due to gallstones. my blood glucose is normal ever since. I'm not complaining, but very curious why? no one has been able to explain this to me?

A member asked:

What could be the cause of ongoing stomach pain for about 4 months that are so severe that it almost causes vomiting as well as loud stomach noises when belching or passing gas seem to lighten the pain and my gallbladder has been removed a few years?

A member asked:

Hi i just had gallbladder removed one year ago i want to know what to eat and don, t eat after it removed thanks I am on diat?

People also searched for:

I have removed the gallbladder because of gallstones 7 years ago...now i have a severe pain on the same place and pain in the shoulder .reason plz?

My grandma has gallstones and had to have her gallbladder removed. Can it be from years of drinking and chocolate all the time? She just drinks one glass of wine sometimes. She is 87 should she stop the drinking and chocolate?

Pain after eating like I have swallowed a brick, pain right side under rib and into my back. Severe belching gallbladder was removed two years ago?

Got off Paxil (paroxetine) after 8 years.Year later had gallbladder removed.Now have severe anxiety again.Should i get back on meds.Dont like side effects though.?

Been told on here that you CAN have an ERCP if you have had a Billroth 2 procedure & gallbladder removed years ago. My Dr today told me that i cant have one. should i get a second opinion as I may have stones in my ducts & liver test GTT is 3x high?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?