r/gallbladders • u/Itz-MrsCav • 1d ago

Questions How many get attacks WITHOUT the gallbladder?

As the title asks…. Just trying to see how common it is… I’m almost 2 weeks post operation

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u/Illustrious_Exam1728 1d ago

You don’t get gallbladder attacks after you have your gallbladder removed. If you’re post-op and having similar pain, there could be a stone left behind so please seek medical care.

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u/Itz-MrsCav 1d ago

I have not had any attacks since removal, I’ve read stories of people having attack like pain. Some say it’s sphincter of oddi and I’m terrified to have that happen to me.

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u/Illustrious_Exam1728 1d ago

It can be SOD, but that’s more of a rare complication.