Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome

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Hi All. I recently found out that there is actually a condition

called " post-cholecystectomy syndrome " . This the diagnosis for the

problems people experience after gall bladder removal (ie. pain,

nausea, diarrhea, IBS, etc.)

The name PCS was given to describe the post surgical problems back

in 1947... and NOT ONE doctor has ever mentioned it to me or anyone

else I know. They all said that " millions have the surgery every

year and most are fine after. " If that was the case, then why would

they come up with a name for this post surgical syndrome!!

Also, the emedicine.com link below says, " ... Many articles state

that a complete preoperative evaluation is essential to minimizing

this disease and that patients should be warned of the possibility

of postoperative symptoms, which may start at any time from the

immediate postoperative period to decades later. " Many are NOT

warned, so please pass the word on to anyone who may be considering

surgery. I know sometimes surgery is necessary and some people are

fine after, but many are not, and patients need to be informed so

they know all the facts.

Thanks and I wish you all good health.... Randi

http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2740.htm

http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/aa99893.asp

http://www.medfriendly.com/postcholecystectomysyndrome.html#signs

http://www.hyperdictionary.com/medical/postcholecystectomy+syndrome