Treatment and Care Post Gallbladder Surgery Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Gallbladder Treatment and Care Post Gallbladder Surgery By Dr. Mark Babyatsky Reviewed: September 24, 2008 Fact-Checked Q1. I had gallbladder surgery two months ago and am struggling with postsurgery problems. The worst is that my heart pounds after I eat a meal, and it doesn't seem to be triggered by certain foods. The pounding is worse at night when I try to lie down. I've seen a gastroenterologist who keeps telling me that it is indigestion and told me to take Prilosec OTC. My primary doctor thinks it's anxiety and gave me Xanax. Neither medication helps the problem, and I'm becoming extremely frustrated. Any suggestions? — Laynie, MichiganAnxiety can increase heart rate and thus lead to heart pounding (also known as heart palpitations). Also, some patients develop symptoms of indigestion following No, gall bladder surgery (cholecystectomy) cannot cause a flare of Q4. My sister-in-law and I both had Lap-Band surgery in the summer of 2007. She just discovered she has no gallbladder function. What can I do to make sure I don't damage my gallbladder? How much food should you consume a day to keep it working properly? I don't want to go through another surgery!Your sister-in-law's gallbladder malfunction may be due to gallstones, which are the most common cause of NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Digestive Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Gallbladder Symptoms of a Gallbladder Problem You don’t typically spend much time thinking about your gallbladder. But knowing the signs that something’s amiss with it — from pain in certain ...By Diana RodriguezSeptember 30, 2022 Gallbladder Surgery: What to Expect Several different surgical procedures may be used to help treat your gallbladder disease.By Jennifer Acosta ScottSeptember 8, 2022 Gallbladder Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment People with gallstones are at greater risk of developing this rare form of cancer.By Diana RodriguezAugust 26, 2022 What Are Common Gallbladder Problems? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionBy Quinn PhillipsOctober 1, 2020 The Link Between Gallbladder Problems and Diabetes If you have diabetes, you're more likely to have gallbladder problems — but there are ways to lower your risk.By Diane StresingMay 1, 2018 Gallstones and Other Gallbladder Problems Gallstones can cause severe abdominal pain — or you may have no symptoms at all.By Diana RodriguezApril 26, 2018 What Is Cholecystitis? Cholecystitis is a big word for the simple — but potentially painful — problem of gallbladder inflammation.By Diana RodriguezApril 20, 2018 The Link Between Gallstones, Obesity, and Weight Loss Obesity increases your chances of developing gallstones, but so do weight loss surgery and certain types of diets. Find out how to safely reduce your ...By Erica Ilton, RDN, CDNApril 20, 2018 Gallbladder Surgery Complications While serious complications are rare, it’s important to know what to look out for.By Quinn PhillipsApril 20, 2018 Your Diet After Gallbladder Removal After gallbladder surgery, digestion can be tricky for a while. Here's how to modify your diet.By Krisha McCoyApril 11, 2018 MORE IN What Is Ulcerative Colitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment How Is Glaucoma Treated? 3 Ways to Treat Diarrhea Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges