Gall Bladder Transplant

[hope4me791]

I have made the biggest mistake of my life. I had my gallbladder removed, which I felt rushed into by the surgeon, because I had polyps (very small). For some stupid reason I listenend to his bad advise and got it removed. I feel TERRIBLE!! I'm experiencing terrible digestion problems, which I never had before. I have taken enzymes, etc. all to no avail. All of this is a result of the gallbladder removal. Is there such a thing as a gall bladder transplant? I can't live like this...I would definitely have it done. I know this may sound drastic to you (but not to me)...live in my shoes for one day and tell me how drastic it really is.

[Emo22]

Very good point!  Which brings me to my concern for those who would like to respond.  I am a 44 y/o male and have had gastro issues for several years.  Six years ago I was having GI problems burping, gas, soft stools occasional diarrehea and had EGD done which was normal.  Had a Hida scan and of course it came back 30% and for those who know this is borderline low. Doc said lets take it out.  My concern was that I had NO right side pain and greasy foods did not cause me any discomfort. So I opted to hold off, and believe it or not my GI doc agreed.  Never really knowing what was wrong I just accepted not feeling very well most of time.  Now a few months ago I felt awful again but this time much more severe nausea, soft stools, burping, bloated after ingestion of small meals, just no energy.  However same situation again, no problem with greasy food at all, and no right side pain, only pain central and over on left side opposite from GB location. Had repeat Hida scan and it was horrible, very nauseating during test prob 3 times as bad as previous scan.  This result came back at 6%.  Plan was to remove it again but GI doc wanted to see what EGD, Ultrasound and colonoscopy showed.  All came back normal with no stones. Here is the strange part. Obviously I had to fast and do a flush for colonoscopy. The next day after colonoscopy my symptoms got better.  Now 2 months later I'm starting to feel not so hot again. My GI doc says just wait till symptomatic again and take out GB.  Question why do I not have right side pain, and why is my greasy fatty food tolerance  normal. How is that possible with poor gall bladder ejection. I need annswers from anyone and especially any professional advice from you Dr. Watters.  My concern is  there  something else causing my GB to function poorly?  Am I at risk for other problems?  I'm tired of not feeling good and I am ready to figure this out.  Thanks

[Soma451]

Does the Librax help with the pain in your ribcage?  Really Danactive?

[turkee23]

i had my gallbladder removed last year and i have been fine... yes i use the bathroom rather quickly after eating but other then that no problems.... all these posts are freaking me out

[dnunamaker1]

I've been told I have 3 large stones and will be scheduling surgery this week, after reading these posts I'm terrified....the stones, I'm told are very large, my back hurts, I have recently developed painful dry eyes, so bad that I have to pull off the road when driving to put drops in, am constipated, can't sleep & pain in my stomach all the time...several friends have suggested detoxing but my doc told me if a stone gets stuck in my bile duct I will really suffer so like I said until reading these posts I haven't been worried...now I am...

[jam1987]

I had my gall bladder removed in March, 2012 as an emergency surgery. The doctors told me that if I didn't have it done I would die. I had so many gall stones that the Doctors were astonished that I hadn't had any symptoms before then. I like many others do not and did not eat a high fat diet. I rarely ate fast food or fried foods, and my husband has eaten those things on a regular basis with no problems; so it isn't all associated with diet. I'm glad that diet changes have helped some of you but to those of whom it hasn't--I feel your pain. While I don't have heartburn issues like many of you; I have continuously had the same pain as when I had the "gall bladder attack" to a lesser degree. It has been so horrible that my doctor has put me on a "base 1 diet" (that's what he called it). Brief description: no dairy, no oils, little to no saturated or transfats, and no grease (ie nothing fried--ever); I know it doesn't sound like that much change, but it really is when you think about it. I virtually can't eat meats, fish and chicken/poultry are my basic options; venison is a good alternative to beef for me since it is very low in fat. I also have to add miralax to a drink everyday (for the rest of my life it seems) and eat foods that are high in fiber. I can't eat cheese, drink milk, or have anything with those in it. I have this sharp abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen accompanied with nausea (sometimes vomiting), bloating, gas, and a recent development of the past 3-4 weeks has been bouts with dizziness and syncope that have only increased in occurance and intensity. These problems have only began occurring since my surgery. So, I know I had to have this surgery because my gall bladder was inflammed and infected due to blockage from the stones, and I had been symptom free, but it still *****. They tied the development of these stones to my pregnancies, by the way. Worse part about it all, now, is I don't have insurance anymore and can't go see a doctor about any longer. My doctor had started to run tests right before I got a letter saying that my insurance was getting cancelled. He ran a basic blood test, which came back normal, and an ultrasound showing fluid retention in the pelvic region and slight swelling of the pancreas. He's a great doctor, I just can't afford to pay for it in order to be seen. So here's to hoping that something works out soon for all of us. And in the mean time if I find anything helpful, I will post about it here.

[alsoinpain]

I had my gall bladder removed and my IBS symptoms showed up about 6 months later. Believe me, i understand that pain completely. Its been about 2 years now. I've lived on Imodium and Welchol. However i have developed spine problems and am given pain medication and my IBS all but went away. I still get an attack at least once a week but its a lot better than 5 times a day, every day. I actually got my appetite back.

One other thing stay away from fried fatty foods, it will make your symptoms worse, eat lots of fiber and protein.

[jo182]

i had my gall bladder removed 5 days ago by keyhole after suffering horrific pain and feel great. Im up and about walking and getting back to normal. I dont seem to have any issues, fingers crossed early days. However i an still following the pre op low fat , high fibre diet and will continue to do so. Ive done a lot of research into having a clean diet and lifestyle and there is a lot of evidence this will help people like you and me. Im also vegetarian, but i would rather have the bland diet than feel groggy and risk post op issues.