Bowel Problems After Gallbladder Surgery

[N. Solis]

I had my gallbladder removed almost a year ago.  I've seen comments posted about this in the forum, but no real answer or explanation as to why it happens.  Luckily, I suffered no pain after the surgery; I recovered well and I am VERY HAPPY that I do not suffer through those horrible attacks anymore (the last one made me think I was going to die and I ended up in the ER with the surgery scheduled shortly after).  Anyway, I have noticed that ever since the surgery I have a MAJOR problem during and after eating.  I have to RUN to the bathroom.  I, too, am familiar with a lot of public restrooms almost anywhere I go.  Unfortunately, sometimes I choose NOT to go somewhere or NOT to eat something because I'm so afraid of what will happen later.  Is there a real medical ezplanation for this?  I asked my PCP and all he told me was to ask the doc who performed the surgery.  I was given a lot of information before the surgery, but during my TWO follow up visits, nothing about this was mentioned.  I didn't notice it until a few weeks later.  I'm ashamed to talk to anyone about it.  Is there anything that can be done?  I hate to think that this is how I have to live for the rest of my life.

[tracy]

I am 30 yrs old and just had my gallbladder removed 5 days ago...so far so good.  My sister in law had hers removed and she had mentioned that she has had the problem of going to the bathroom after eating.  My mother has also had the surgery 5 years ago and never had the problem so I didn't really give it any more thought.  I have noticed it already although so far in a mild form.  I just hope that it doesn't worsen.  My Dr. told me to eat what I want...nothing was mentioned about this kind of problem following this type of surgery.  But reading about so many people having this type of problem, you'd think that something would be done...and that a you would be forewarned before surgery.
My sister in law had lapriscopy but she had staples instead of stitches.  I myself had stitches and they are quite small.  And my stomach muscles seem to be stretched out and flabby-er than they were before the surgery.  I wasn't exactly toned (I've had 2 kids) but I can tell a definate difference...not to mention I gained 3-5 pounds!  How I did that I don't know.  I didn't even eat for a whole day due to nausea and vomiting.  I wish all others luck in their post op years.

[Sharon]

I too had to RUN to the nearest restroom 30 minutes to 1/2 hour after eating. My problem was diagnosed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  My doctor prescribed dicyclomine which I take 1 hour or so before eating when I go out. It has made a TREMENDOUS difference and has stopped some very embarrassing situations!

[Colleen]

To all you people who had your galblader out and are developing
Dumping Syndrome I HAVENT HAD MY galblader out and Iam having the same problems Ihave bad pains in my lower stomach and lower back pain in my shoulders And when I eat anything I have to go to the bath room even so much as A cup of coffe I cant walk more than five minutes I get pain My doctor is sending me for test Aug 31 SHE THINKS ITS MY GALBLADER And I have A cis In the lower part of my stomach or my insides are atached togeter AND she has to take them apart  She says its because I HAD 4 C SECTIONS 5 KIDS iDONT NO WHAT TO THINK aLL i NO IS ITS VERY PAIN FUL AND I hate being blowded  And I would like to no if theres any gain weight when the galblader is removed plese get back to me       Thanks

[Colleen]

To all you people who had your galblader out and are developing
Dumping Syndrome I HAVENT HAD MY galblader out and Iam having the same problems Ihave bad pains in my lower stomach and lower back pain in my shoulders And when I eat anything I have to go to the bath room even so much as A cup of coffe I cant walk more than five minutes I get pain My doctor is sending me for test Aug 31 SHE THINKS ITS MY GALBLADER And I have A cis In the lower part of my stomach or my insides are atached togeter AND she has to take them apart  She says its because I HAD 4 C SECTIONS 5 KIDS iDONT NO WHAT TO THINK aLL i NO IS ITS VERY PAIN FUL AND I hate being blowded  And I would like to no if theres any gain weight when the galblader is removed plese get back to me       Thanks

[Colleen]

To all you people who had your galblader out and are developing
Dumping Syndrome I HAVENT HAD MY galblader out and Iam having the same problems Ihave bad pains in my lower stomach and lower back pain in my shoulders And when I eat anything I have to go to the bath room even so much as A cup of coffe I cant walk more than five minutes I get pain My doctor is sending me for test Aug 31 SHE THINKS ITS MY GALBLADER And I have A cis In the lower part of my stomach or my insides are atached togeter AND she has to take them apart  She says its because I HAD 4 C SECTIONS 5 KIDS iDONT NO WHAT TO THINK aLL i NO IS ITS VERY PAIN FUL AND I hate being blowded  And I would like to no if theres any gain weight when the galblader is removed plese get back to me       Thanks

[Kristie Paducah, Ky]

I'm 18 and went to hospital with adomal pain..then next day i was to have my apendix removed when i came out of surgy i was told i had that out plus my gallbladder...the frist few days i was constapaded but no io also i problems running to the bathroom and belive me it's no fun being on a date and having to GO!!! But my main problem is my back the pains are awful!!!