Anyone ever have gallstones or have their gallbladder removed?

[ImpulsE69]

The strangest part was my wife was still knocked out and the doctor called me into his office and just hands me photos of what they had done. I am rather squeamish when it comes to real life things like this, and it was a shock. He's showing me the really bad bladder (robins egg blue) and the cauterized area etc. I'm just like...why are you showing me this? lol.

When we were talking about it later, I said, I've seen inside you.

 

[mike2fix]

I had mine out many years ago and it has wreaked havoc on my digestive system ever since. My daughter had hers out several years ago and has not had much issue. Her Dr. told her, my digestive issues happen to about 25% of those that have their GB removed, did not say they knew why or what caused the issue for the 25%.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

I had mine out many years ago and it has wreaked havoc on my digestive system ever since. My daughter had hers out several years ago and has not had much issue. Her Dr. told her, my digestive issues happen to about 25% of those that have their GB removed, did not say they knew why or what caused the issue for the 25%.

Yeah. 25% of patients have a really hard time. Yet cholesystectomy is recommended for 99.9% of patients experiencing gall bladder issues. There has to be a better way.

 

[ControlD]

Yeah. 25% of patients have a really hard time. Yet cholesystectomy is recommended for 99.9% of patients experiencing gall bladder issues. There has to be a better way.

There isn't much else at this time. There are some medications that can, in some cases, dissolve the stones. They take a long time to work, have some uncomfortable side effects, and won't prevent stones from coming back.

I wonder if ultrasonic therapy works for gallstones? Perhaps there is a risk of where those broken up stones end up however. I asked my doctor about all this years ago and surgery was pretty much the only good option at the time. Maybe things have changed since then though.

 

[StinkyPinky]

Funny I was searching and literally this forum came up as first choice. So...bumping this six year old thread. I got my gallbladder removed two days back and it is honestly a nightmare fuel. Extreme gas, terrible stomach and shoulder pains...it's like a gallbladder attack 24/7. Please someone tell me it gets better soon. I can't even lie down it hurts too much. I have to sit or stand. Guess I'm "sleeping" on the couch tonight.

 

[Captante]

Funny I was searching and literally this forum came up as first choice. So...bumping this six year old thread. I got my gallbladder removed two days back and it is honestly a nightmare fuel. Extreme gas, terrible stomach and shoulder pains...it's like a gallbladder attack 24/7. Please someone tell me it gets better soon. I can't even lie down it hurts too much. I have to sit or stand. Guess I'm "sleeping" on the couch tonight.

My ex-wife spent a week in a recliner ... if you have a comfy one available that is what I suggest you try.

Hope they gave you decent painkillers.

 

[Meghan54]

Funny I was searching and literally this forum came up as first choice. So...bumping this six year old thread. I got my gallbladder removed two days back and it is honestly a nightmare fuel. Extreme gas, terrible stomach and shoulder pains...it's like a gallbladder attack 24/7. Please someone tell me it gets better soon. I can't even lie down it hurts too much. I have to sit or stand. Guess I'm "sleeping" on the couch tonight.

What you’re suffering from is fairly common for that surgery. When they do this surg, they “inflate” your abdomen with inert gas to facilitate easier manipulation of instruments and viscera, and to enhance visualization.

And while attempts are made to remove all that was introduced, that doesn’t happen in reality…which gives the gut the responsibility to absorb those remaining gas pockets left from surgery. And those little gas pockets hurt like hell as they ooze around, looking for escape and the highest point.

It should go away in a day or two.