Anyone here have gallbladder issues?

I had mine removed almost 2 years ago. I was doing WW back then and had lost almost 60lbs. I wasn't getting in enough oil daily which the dr said could have affected my gallbladder so they decided to remove it. My attacks were mostly in my back and occurred during the night. Since having it removed I have not had any other issues other then gaining all my weight back!

hmm, I had my gallbladder out about 2 years ago, 3 weeks after I had my son. I actually had these issues the whole time i was pregnant and they kept telling me it was false labor...then i kept having the pain after an emergency C-section. They don't always look for the less obvious things, doctors are trained to believe that the simplest answer is usually correct. In your case, however, I would suggest having them look further into the issue. They did a test on me where I had to drink something and they put me into this machine that took pictures of how i was digesting everything by lighting up the stuff i drank. Something like that could help them figure it out...Otherwise, you could have some gallstones that just aren't big enough or are stuck, causing blockage where they may not be able to see. Or it could just not be functioning properly, like giving off too much bile or something. Having your gallbladder taken out sucks but it did make the pain go away. If they finally decide that removing it would be the only permanent solution I would say go for it but make sure there isn't anything else you can do. Basically, if your body doesn't adjust to ur gallbladder being gone it will keep producing the bile and it will get fed through your system and irritate your insides...it can give you bowel movements that are painful, pain in the abdomen when things are moving through, and can make you have frequent bowel movements with little warning....I would say talk to your doctor and ask him point blank that if it's not gallstones what else does he think it could be? get a straight answer from him and research what he says to see for yourself if it seems to fit.

I had a diseased gallbladder without stones. Years and years of attacks. Finally a hyda scan was done after I had a attack that came and stayed. Had my gallbladder out 2 years ago and feel great, had no problems and wish I had agreed to have it done years ago. I don't miss the attacks at all.

I think so. I started to notice it a few moths ago. Every time I'd eat a really rich meal, usually something with red meat, (once it was pork which I almost never eat) I started to get really sick after. Nausea, cramps, headache, just feeling awful. I googled the symptoms and came up with the gallbladder thing too. I actually never went to the doc about it, which it kinda unusual for me, but I just stopped eating that stuff. It's very hard. But feeling like that was awful. I have since eaten a piece of Filet mignon, (which is very lean) and limited my portion to 3 oz. and didn't have a problem so I have to assume it's just when rich fats are involved. So, basically, my diet is pretty clean, (which can be annoying ) but it has really helped. I don't eat things like pork bacon or sausage, I'll choose veggie or turkey instead. This winter season should be interesting because it's heavy food season. I'm sure I'll be making adjustments to recipes and saying, "No" to some favorites. :sad:

I currently have the Implanon birth control implant in my arm. I've had it for 2 1/2 years and I really love it. I didn't notice these "gallbladder" issues until a few months ago so, I'm figuring the implant has nothing to do with them. I don't know if that type of birth control is an option for you but I really like it and I don't believe it has any estrogen, I believe it's progestin. I hope this helps. I know how awful it feels. Good luck girl!

I had my gallbladder removed about 10 years ago, after having several SEVERE attacks--I thought I was having a heart attack. They didn't take it out during an active attack, but scheduled it a month or two out. For the couple of months before I had the surgery I could not eat ANY fat or I would have an attack. Lost a lot of weight that way! :-)

Since my gallbladder has been removed (since I wasn't having an active attack they were able to do it the minimally invasive way--wish all surgery could be that way), I've had no problems at all. I do notice that if I seriously overeat fatty foods, I will have bloating and diarrhea. However, since I shouldn't be doing that, I find that the discomfort I will face often makes it easier for me to say "no."

My grandmother had her gallbladder removed in 1985, and continues to produce gall stones. It's the worst superpower ever.

Having mine removed next Tuesday morning. I don't have a lot of attacks - in fact, it wasn't until I started losing weight that I had any. One is bad enough. I feel for you. The surgery is apparently very routine.

Hope your surgery and recovery go well!

I lived with the attacks for 5 years. By the time I would finally go (2-3 hours of pain) get to the ER (2.5 hour drive) and finally be seen (2-3 hours waiting) I would have passed the stone and the pain would be gone. It went undiagnosed until I passed out at work during a bad attack and they took me to the ER right next door (had moved to AZ). I waited 2 weeks before surgery and every day the surgeon would come into my work and check to make sure I was ok. I had a couple mini attacks the couple days after surgery from the stones that were still rattling around inside the ducts. Since then I have not had a problem at all.

I just had my gallbladder removed on Halloween. I went to the ER thinking I had a stomach ulcer or something, but it ended up being gallstones. One of the stones was stuck in the bile duct causing a backup of bile in my system and inflammation in my liver. It also gave be jaundice ( skin turned a bit yellow and felt itchy). Luckily I was able to pass the stone before having the surgery and they were able to remove it via laproscopic surgery. I am happy to have had it removed so I won't have to deal with having another severe attack. You should really consult a doctor about having yours removed. Depending on where a stone gets stuck in the duct, the irritation can cause pancreatitis which my surgeon said was one of the worst medical conditions and many people who end up with pancreatitis die. I personally think that removing the gallbladder is the lesser of two evils.