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MiladyB · 11-05-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Corrine

Apparently, 10-15% of people who've had their gallbladder removed, continue to have similar or same symptoms that led them to having surgery in the first place.

It's called Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS).

This is a must read: MedFriendly.com: Post-cholecystectomy syndrome

Thanks for the article, Corrine. I especially found it interesting because it was PCS that landed me with the biliary drain last year.

Highlandlass · 11-05-2009, 10:57 AM

Wow Corrine, another bit of useful and timely information. I had my G.B. out about 9 years ago (when I lost 85 lbs with Weight Watchers). About a year later I was back seeing the surgeon because I was in such horrible cholicky pain and my own doc thought I might have scar tissue or something. The surgeon didn't think it was much so off I went and still get these phantom pains. Sometimes I am doubled over and very uncomfortable I walk around trying to find a comfortable position but can't. They last about 8 hours at a time and, like you, they rear their ugly head every couple of months. This sure helps explain what's happening. Thanks!