Had gall bladder surgery. Pain in stomach just below ribs and on the back right side. Comments?
Patient: Hi. I had gallbladder surgery two and a half weeks ago and am still having pain at the same levels as pre-op - in my stomach area just below ribs and often on the back right side as well. I ve been careful of what I ve eaten and haven t eaten much at one time. Sometimes the pain occurs perhaps a half hour or so after eating and sometimes it seems unrelated. I m supposed to fly to Sarasota from MN Wed. to see my mother and am getting a bit nervous. Comments? Doctor: Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.It can be postcholecystectomy syndrome which is common complication of gallbladder surgery. but also there could be stone in choledochus duct or pancreatic duct. Or your preop. pain was initially caused by something else,pancreas or stomach issue. However, you should follow hepatic diet and drink plenty of fluids till you find the exact diagnosis. Also,take some antispasmic medicines.if that helps,it may be stone in bile ducts.Wish you good health. Regards.