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I Had My Gallbladder Removed

(Please Help) My Gallbladder Removal & Diagnosis Of H Pylori

By: kmccann76
Written on November 22nd, 2009

 I am 33 and had my GB removed end of 05/09-I was also told by my GI Dr I have H Pylori-some kind of bacteria living in my stomach. The reason for the GB removal was that I started having god awful stomach pains wake me up in the middle of the night. I had 3 episodes in 3 weeks. Went to ER finally & they did an ultrasound & said I had a ton of stones & it needed to come out. OK. It was taken out. It has now been 6 months & I have dropped 44 lbs due to the severe diarrhea I suffer. I talked to my GI & was  given Wellchol along with 2 other anti-d meds. When I take these, I become constipated for 5 days with horrible stomach pains & then when I finally have a bowel movement, it's back to the diarrhea. I was told this is normal for up to a year after the GB removal as my body's adjusting to not having the GB.  My GI also says we cannot treat the H Pylori as the meds for it will only worsen the diarrhea. I had to quit my job with the state because I could not stay out of the bathroom. I'm weak, tired & frustrated & I think I want a second opinion. This can't "be normal." I have talked with several people who say since having their GB removed, the diarrhea has never stopped. I cannot live like this. Anyone out there experiencing this & does anyone have any suggestions?

By: kmccann76
Age: 31-35 , Female
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  • Martysse
    Martysse

    I was similarly sick for 3 years. Had gallbladder removed in September. Still in terrible pain and was diagnosed with H Pylori. The cure was two antibiotics, plus omeprazole and pepto bismol. I can't encourage you enough to get a second opinion. I can't imagine living with this another day. Doctor I saw said I was "cured" but I recently saw a new gastroenterologist--what a weird bunch they are--and he said a blood test was not that accurate for diagnosing H pylori--a biopsy is. So he will do a biopsy when he does an endoscopy a month from now. The H pylori does not feel gone. I am back up to two omeprazole a day--plus tagamet and simethacone pills, Also sodium bromide. I now have the pain down to a dull roar. I was told the H pylori had been brewing for awhile so my stomach still has to rebuild the lining. And at this point I don't know who to trust. So--painful--stupid doctors that came up with wild diagnoses like asthma and pulled chest muscles. Even crazier GI docs. And I never had stomach problems before. You definitely should get a second opinion. The diarrhea could even be caused by the H pylori. Nasty, terrible bug..I'm also taking every pro-biotic under the sun. I guess I would recommend Align and Ultimate Flora 50 billion.

    Apr 11
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  • Antolina
    Antolina

    I had H Pylori dx in sept 05, my GB out Dec of the same yr. My daughter who was 8 at the time tested neg to H pylori so drs. would not treat her. But thru my research I found out a lot of children test false negative. Thank god 3rd or 4th dr had mercy on her and treated her anyway and all her symptoms went away :).
    my own post GB removal symptoms have been some intermitent diarreah and bloating, lately though I suplement with the amino acid Taurine and it is doing wonders for me in that respect, also testing L-Phenylalanine and find it extremely helpful with digestion, and mood lifter, I also eat a breakfast of "Cascade" Yogurt and lost of fruit and do my best to stay away from frieds due to many reasons. Gather some strength and fight for your life(quality), get second opinions, go out of the country or whatever you have to do, life with HP is a lousy way to live :)

    Nov 1, 2012
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  • Phanay
    Phanay

    It will always be that way. Had mine out in 1986. Plus did have cancer radiation treatments in 1979, which ruined my intestines. My G.I. told me that the only thing I can do is take the narcotics.

    Vicodin, when I have to go somewhere. ( he says narcotics is a constipator).



    Every morning, I have 3 - 4 hours of running to the bathroom. That's a life time issue.

    Embarrassing when you stay overnight at a friends!



    I have found out that if I eat a couple slices of cheese before leaving the house, I'm fine for the day.

    Perhaps eating out . . . like pizza or anythng with cheese will help tremendously.

    I would rather have the constipation than the "sweat fear" trying to get to the bathroom only to find that it's being cleaned or someone is in it!

    Nov 28, 2011
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  • lunnas
    lunnas

    I had my gallbladder removed about14 years ago

    i still have diarrhea mines so bad its like youve shaken up a coke in my system my diarrhea still gets bad even after all these years but im putting on wieght my deiharra i have it 4 times a day some times i have to be careful of everything i eat

    like ice cream, milk any thing with oil in it . we will be eating out and 15 minutes into the meal iam running to the bath room (i call it oh crap the meal hit) meaning ive got to find the bath room in 2 secomds it gets bad

    so to let my husband know i just say oh lord lunch hit.

    it drives me crazy , my doctor just blames me saying iam eating all the wrong foods he always says low fat . but its almost every thing i eat does this its crazy, my friend she has to watch what she eats she hasnt had her gallblatter out yet. i told her the wonderful stuff shes got to look forward too. ive had my doctor tell me eat more veggies

    well they hurt to eat them and look out for the pain and the dieareah its bad . i dont think its normal . i still suffer from it

    its bad. then there are a few months that mine chills out to once a day running to the bathroom. iam finding another doctor . so ill keep you informed it keeps me weak .

    Nov 22, 2009
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