Re: Anybody's adhesions CAUSED by gallbladder removal?
From: Debbie (tigger6040@aol.com)
Sun Nov 14 14:15:29 2004
I will be following this thread with interest. I had my gallbladder
removed 11/99 at the same time I was having laparoscopic surgery to
treat endometriosis. I would say I had roughly 3-4 months relief from
the right upper quadrant pain before pain set in again. I have been to
numerous doctors since the onset of the post cholecystectomy pain but
have not gotten anywhere.
The latest consensus is that my pain could very well be the result of
adhesions in the area. At a surgery I had in 1/03 for a hernia repair,
it was noted that there were adhesions in the area of the prior
gallbladder surgery but "they could not be removed due to their
proximity to the hepatic vein." Since then the pain has only gotten
worse.
I am currently being treated by a very well known GI specialist who
wants to rule out sphincter of oddi dysfunction. I guess I will be
undergoing ERCP study in order to accomplish this. If this test proves
negative then I am left with the likelihood of my pain coming from
adhesions. Finding someone to treat the problem is another issue. I'll
be interested to hear the outcome of your search for answers.
Keep us posted.
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Debbie
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