Bowel blockage after gall bladder removal

I recently spent 5 days in the hospital with a partial bowel blockage. Doc said most likely due to my gall bladder removal back in August 2018. I since found out a cousin on the east coast has had it several times since his gall bladder removal. Is this common? It was so unbelievable painful that I can’t imagine it happening again!~ Any suggestions?

hi, i am off to see my Doctor today as i have the same blocked feeling- really painful. MY 5 cm gallstone/ bladder removed sept 2018. i will ask same question to DR. hope you ate better soon :slight_smile: