Question:
Anyone else have problems with adhesions 4+ years out?

Hello everyone! I had my surgery in March of 2000 so I will be five years out soon. My surgeon took out my gall bladder when he did my bypass. I was just wondering if it is possible for adhesions to develop in that area or if it is possible that the bile duct is what is causing pain in that area. It isn't severe but can take my breath away at times. I would appreciate any ideas.    — rinnchris (posted on February 15, 2005)

February 14, 2005
Yes, anytime you have surgery you can develop adhesions. I had this happen at 2 years postop. An adhesion got twisted around a portion of small intestine causing pretty bad pain. I did still have my gallbladder so they went in to take that thinking that was what the problem was and found the kinked bowel.
   — Ali M

February 15, 2005
I am currently experiencing difficulties in this area as well. I have had two c-sections, a gallbladder removed, and a previous gastroplasty. It appears now that I have adhesions around my liver and attaching to/irritating my rib cage. I have just had a CAT Scan to see if they can figure out some options. I am scheduled for a RNY in April so they may do all at the same time
   — AuburnSB

February 15, 2005
Not at 4 years but at 10 months post op I had emergency surgery because of adhesions. Scar tissue has wrapped around my colon and also the opening from my pouch to my intestine. It felt like the most awful gas pain I had ever experienced. My gastric bypass was my 4th abdominal surgery. Adhesions can come from any adominal surgery. Carrie
   — Carrie D.

February 15, 2005
I ended up in the ER 1.5 yrs post op......only to find I have a gall stone that has developed in my common duct. My gb was taken out in 95! Another time I had bad pain and ended up at the ER I thought I had a blocked intestine but my intestines were spasiming and causing this pain..........it almost felt like contractions......coming and going. Ive had a c section, gb removal, and DS/bpd with hernia repair.........this April I go back under the knife for another hernia repair and a tweek to the original DS/bpd. The thought of adhesions and scar tissue does scar me....but I gotta have these. Good luck to you! Lisa
   — Lisa Jean