Gallbladder removal operation after effects!!

[dragonboy9571]

Hi, I had my Gallbladder removed just over 4 weeks ago. had problems ever since, alot of them coming off Painkillers, which is another story.
I thought i was feeling better, but i have started getting pains back again, but different to what i have felt before.
The pains are round stomach and back and it feels like trapped wind, and get worse when i eat. I feel i want to have a big burp and it will go. It also feels tight around lower chest and feel like i cant get a feel breath which makes me feel anxious and panicky.
Is there anyone who has had this operation and suffered similiar problems? if so, is it normal and will it eventually go.
thanks..

[Annoyedbypain]

I was told to take a motrin and have a great day, upon leaving the hospital after surgery.  I am allergic to most pain killers, so I never get any.  I would rather have something then just "Take a motrin have a great day"

[dragonboy9571]

hi, thanks for reply. wish i had your luck with this,,, i have felt better over weekend though. been to docs thismorning and feels its Gastroenteritis, and has given me tablets... and now have to avoid coffee!!! which ***** but iam feeling better. and i hope it continues. cheers

[dragonboy9571]

hi, thanks for reply. wish i had your luck,,, i have felt better over weekend though. been to docs thismorning and feels its Gastroenteritis, and has given me tablets... and now have to avoid coffee!!! that ***** but iam feeling better. and i hope it continues. cheers

[turkee23]

i had my gallbladder out a year ago and only took the pain pills for a day, was driving by day 3 and havent had pain since.... you need to go back to dr.... keep us updated

[Reruho]

I have to agree  that you need to return to the doctor and discuss this. I have to tell you I felt better immediately and only used a pain pill the first day and after that a NSAID covered the discomfort. I felt 1000% better by day 3. Something is wrong here.
Reta

[dragonboy9571]

thanks for reply, i will go back to my doctors, i can feel somethings not right, the pains seem to be getting worse as well. my tummy feels hot like its burning inside and feels tight.
will keep posted as to what doctor says.. thanks again

[Christopher R Watters, MD]

What is your surgeon saying? Requiring pain killers beyond the first few days is unusual and indicates further evaluation to rule out a complication such as a bile leak, pulmonary complication, etc. this symptoms need to be discussed with your surgeon.