Question:
Post op pain

I had a lap done in May. A few months later the gall bladder came out. I`m still having a lot of pain on my left side in my rib cage. Seems like I can get most food down ok but it gets stuck in my tummy. Lots of loose stools. I kind of feel like I`ve been thrown to the wolves with no answers. I hope someone has them!! Any sugestions welcome.    — Michelle D. (posted on October 18, 2002)

October 18, 2002
Honey, I don't have an answer for you, but have you contacted your surgeon? Do you go to support group meetings? I would suggest even if your surgeon says its "normal" ask those in your group if you don't get the answer you are looking for here...Take care!
   — karmiausnic

October 19, 2002
Having your gall bladder removed can cause loose stools and some food intolerance forever in some people. I had mine removed in 1998 but I never had any problems like this. I do know a few people who do have this problems that never had WLS just had the gall bladder removed. I would talk to your dr and see if that is a side effect from the gall bladder surgery.
   — Debbie W.

October 19, 2002
oH YEAH - ONE MORE THING. I HAD MY GALL BLADDER REMOVED 4 YRS AGO AND I STILL HAVE OCCASIONAL PAIN UNDER MY RIGHT BREAST. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND IT WAS FINE SO IT MUST BE A SIDE EFFECT OR SOMETHING. WHO KNOWS.
   — Debbie W.