Gallbladder pain after surgery

[baer6625]

December of 2011, gallbladder surgery performed, three week later I had a drain tube removed which I understand was a tee into the duct. Upon removal of the tube approximately a month later, the surgeon inflated the tube which nearly made me pass out from the most excruciating pain I had ever experienced. I could hardly breath or speak and the surgeon could not understand why I was experiencing such pain. This pain centered under my right shoulder blade and felt like a hot knife penetrating my lung.

Five months later I had the first of many attacks which started in the center of my rib cage and as it worked around the right side, the pain increased and settled under my right shoulder blade duplicating what took place when the surgeon removed the drain tube. This episode went on for over two hours and by the time I reached the emergency room, it started to go away. EKG, ultra sound, X rays, blood tests and angioplasty performed. All turned up negative.

Since, I went to a specialist who apparently reviewed my x-rays from the hospital where the surgery was performed and ordered me to go to emergency and make sure that I have them perform blood work the next time I have an occurrence.  

When I eat pasta, such as spaghetti, a few hours later the pain begins and as soon as it reaches under my right shoulder blade, it will slowly go away. I am not bothered by any other food that I know of.

I would appreciate any advice regarding this matter.

baer6625

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

As you have been investigated, it's unlikely that our symptoms are due to the surgery. Also, fatty food intolerance develops after gall bladder removal. In general avoid all food high in fat and cholesterol. Also avoid all food high in calories and include plenty of high fiber diet. Avoid all fried food, fatty red meat, whole milk diary products and highly processed food. Include plenty of fresh fruits, high fiber vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and low fat dairy products. Also, include yogurt with your meals. This could reduce your symptoms of pain.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[ChitChatNine]

Hi,

Are you having trouble with any other foods that are high in carbs?  Just a thought . you may want to start keeping tabs on foods/symptoms in our Food Diary .. it is helpful.

Sorry this is happening .. wish I could have more info for you.

C~