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Gallbladder attacks after surgery

by smoops, Jul 12, 2009 12:13PM
I had sharp pains in my chest and back after fatty meals. An ultrasound concluded I had gallstones. In 2004, I had my gallbladder surgery ( lapo was unsuccessful).  Painful recovery, nice scar. I  had frequent gurgles and mishaps. I had 3 sessions of hydrocolontherapy and started taking fiber supplements regularly.  Problem solved.  A year later, I started having sharp pains again, and was eventually hospitalized. I had endoscopes and sphyncterotomy.  My common bile duct was clogged,  and I had slight pancreatitis.  Over the last several years,  I have managed my diet, stayed away from the fats, but still suffer occasional attacks. This last January, had another ER visit with BAD pains again. I had an MRI to check for stones, another endoscope and colonoscopy.  All negative, and my Gastro DR. prescribed a med that would thin my bile.  Last night was family night out for dinner and movie.  Pizza with the works and chest pains again during movie.  I have surrendered to the fact that if I indulge in a high fat meal,  I may suffer the painful attacks.  But,  what is it?  Is there a stone floating around?  Am I producing stones. Why is the pain in my chest and back identical to the pain I had prior to surgery?


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