Has anyone had any malabsorption issues after gall bladder removal?

I had a very non eventful post op after my RNY. I did very well. I went from 322 lbs, to about 185. Which was good enough for me. I then about 5 yrs post op, started losing weight, having alot of stinky gas, and having a very swollen belly which was firm. The doctors just thought it was what I was eating, or otherwise not sure what was the problem, until finally they tracked it to my gall bladder.I had an open cholecystectomy in oct, 08, and I had a gall bladder full of stones (of which I had none Pre-op), I had a very dilated common bile duct which was blocked with stones and sludge. I was a little more active and not eating quite as much, so I thought thats why I began losing weight. When I had the gall bladder removed though, thats when I really started getting sick. I am now down to 137 lbs, and stay very weak, fatigued, my teeth are discolored, my gums are red, tender and my tongue too. I have thyroid nodules, and an enlarged ovary, they think it is benign. I am scared. I look awful and sickly now. My hair is getting very thin, I have acne and other things.I take a monthly B12 injection, I take a multivitamin, Vitamin c, Vitamin e, and sublingual B 12 daily. Ya'll I'm scared. Does anyone have any ideas? I don't know where to turn. I'll be looking forward to seeing your replys, hopefully someone will help me figure this out.

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