Acid Reflux after Gallbladder Surgery

By Melissa Friday, August 10, 2007

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Hi! I am 30 years old and just had surgery to have my gallbladder removed. I am no stranger to acid reflux. I was first diagnosed in the ER a year ago. I was pregnant with my second child and was dealing with severe morning sickness which in turn caused the acid reflux. After my the birth of my child I haven't any problems with the acid reflux. However, I began having gallbladder attacks. I finally had my gallbladder removed a week ago but do not feel any better. The acid reflux is back along with nausea and loss of appetite. I went to the doctor again today and they put me back on Protonix and Carafate for a possible ulser. The pain in my back between my shoulder blades and the pain in my chest is unreal. Has anyone else ever experienced something like this

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Krystle Kopacz

8/14/07 6:11pm

Hi there, I'm the producer for AcidRefluxConnection.com -- thank you for joining our community!

There has been a running group of comments regarding the topic of reflux after gallbladder surgery that can be accessed here.

Thank you for writing, and best of luck to you! Please let me know if I can help in any other way.

Krystle Kopacz, producer

trixiegirl614

8/26/07 4:01pm

I have had similiar problems since my gallbladder removal 3 months ago. Has gotten worse with back pain, belching, hic cups & nausea. Was in ER two weeks ago thinking I was having heart attack. Heart is fine. Taking prevacid & pepcid. Finding no relief. Anyone have any suggestions.

trixiegirl614

8/26/07 4:06pm

LINDA

9/30/07 4:50pm

HI I`M 63 YEAR OLD FEMALE I HAD MY GALL BLADDER OUT 3 YEARS AGO I HAVE NEVER FELT AS BAD AS I DO NOW I HAVE PAIN ON BOTH SIDES AND IN MY STOMACH AND ABDOMINAL AREA I HAVE A APPOINTMENT TOMORROW WITH A SPECIALIST I`M HOPING FOR SOME ANSWERS I`M TAKING ACIPHEX TWICE A DAY THE ACID REFLUX HAS GOT BETTER BUT I STILL HAVE THE PAIN I WAS TAKING BACTIM AN ANTIBIOTIC FOR A UTI AND NOW I JUST HAVE ALL THIS PAIN DON`T KNOW IF IT HELPS YOU BUT I`M GLAD I`M NOT THE ONLY ONE LINDA

flory

4/12/08 11:01am

I had surgery about 3 year ago and I still have problems with stomach acid rflux (prilosec)and going to the bathroom right after I eat and most of the times diarea...other problem I still have stones coming out of the incision still?..the doctors ?they do know what to do.

aprilrain

6/ 2/09 6:42pm

I got my gallbladdr removed because it was only emptying at 11%. I would get severe back pain & nausea after eating fatty foods. Its been a almost a year now that i've had my gall bladder out & i did not realize i was getting acid reflux until my throat was feeling sore. My ent said it looks like acid. I had a gastro doctor put a scope to look for a ulcer in my stomach & first intestines but there was any ulcers. He put me prislosec but it doesn't seem to be helping much i still am get some regurgtation after eating. I've been trying to figure out why all of a sudden i would get this acid reflux when i never had it except when i was pregnant & only a little heartburn but this does not feel like the same as when i was pregnant. I've discovered alot articles about acid reflux afte gallbladder removal. I also seen articles about this may not even bee acid it maybe bile reflux. Plaese if you find any information on how help this please contact me because i am miserable. I have a 1 yr old baby & 5 yr old i'm trying to take care of while dealing with this. My email is myrainybaby@aol.com my name is April thank you.

Acid Reflux after Gallbladder Surgery

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