Post Gallbladder Surgery Diet

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I had my gallbladder out a week ago. Due to elevated lipase enzyne, and it was sick and chronic inflammation. I have had green liquid diarrehea and nausea after i eat. My dr. said i can eat whatever, and everyone promised me it was such an easy surgery. So far after having 3 kids its the worst. Also when does the diarreaha stop, and will my lipase go back down.

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I had my gall bladder out 4 weeks ago and I can report I have never felt better. I am sorry to hear so many bad stories and the pain people are suffering. I am back at work and have never felt better. I have lost over a stone in wieght and couldnt be more happy.

I do hope everyone that reads this is not put off as I have seen the results of a perforated gall bladder as I work in the operating theatre and it is not pleasant.

Regards

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I tried out with different food variety after my surgery 3 weeks. I do have some diarrhea (seemed "oily" in nature) when i take food like spaghetti. Best food that gave me good solid output were steamed food (e.g. steam fish, steam meat with egg) and clear soup with carrots/potato etc etc and fruits (lots of fruits)....

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Went in for bad gallbladder in early Dec 2006 and ended up staying in hospital for 3 weeks due to complications. I had the "most enormous gallbladder" my surgeon had ever seen - lucky me. Anyway, just wanted to give some background. It was a laproscopic cholestectomy.

When released, I really was not prepared for dealing with the lack of appetite or bowel problems.

Mostly liquid BM and a lot of that is bile. I confirmed with the gastroent doc that bile turns orange-ish in the digestive process. And boy does it burn on the way out.

I did read a suggetion somewhere online that giving your diet "some" fat can give the bile "something to do" other than burn on the way out. It did seem to help me when I had tried something with some sour cream in it, but I would say be very cautious on amounts eaten or it appears to give one even more diarreah.

Diet-wise, my mainstay is Ensure (with extra protein) as I am having a hard time getting enough protein in my diet. Yogurt is another option that I actually enjoy eating. I really dislike anything with bread (such as anything breaded, crackers), for some reason.

Not sure any of this will help anyone, but it is nice to know I'm not alone out there with this miserableness. I still have a couple of weeks before I have to go back to work, but I'm most worried about that long run to the bathroom and with only a couple of stalls - could be a real problem.

Sandyd · Guest

I had my gallbladder taken out 3 weeks ago
I only get diarrhea if I eat fatty, greasy foods

I have lost some weight yeh

so now I am cooking more at home

I do OK when I cook my rice, beans, corn I use no oil
I avoid anything Fried
hey I am exciting I hope to loose more weight

this is a good thing
I am forced to eat healthy or me and the bathroom have a date together Very Happy

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I had the worst experience thus far of my life with my gallbladder, I was sick for 3 months before they found out it was my non-functioning gallbladder causing it. I had extreme diarrhea, after every consumption of food or corn-syrup containing drink (soda). I was nauseous almost non-stop and threw up usually about 2-3 times a day. I had a couple attacks during which I prayed for Jesus to kill me to escape the extreme pain!!! Very horrible.. Anyway I had my gallbladder taken out in August of 2005 and afterwards I was still getting sick so I researched a ton and I cut out all of the high-fats, or oils, corn products ( very hard to digest), nothing fried AT ALL, and it prevented me from getting constant diarrhea, I've done this since the surgery and it's only gotten better, I can eat more things now without side-effects, still no fried food AT ALL but I can eat things that have small amounts of oil or butter, and not get the diarrhea or bloating, etc. Don't despair, it will get better, you body just has to adjust.

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I just had my gallbladder removed last Tuesday. It was inflammed. Friday I finding that I can eat soups and jello's, but raw vegatables are hard. I have no more migraines. If anyone has any questions before the surgery or after, please feel free to e mail me at c*****

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jenifr · Newbie Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 3 Location: RI

I had my gallbladder removed 10/30/06 and I am still having problems! As with another post, I had problems for over a year and was told it was gas, acid reflux, and the day it alsmost burst w/ gallstones and my liver enlarged I was told it was from motrin and sent home, again! I was up to 6 pills a day (5 more than needed) I had to rush myself to the ER at 3 am where I stayed for 5 days and the next morning I was completely jaundice! Although I no longer have gllstones or the pain of the attacks I have trouble eating a host of different things. I notice fats to be a problem but it seems almost everything bothers me. I will get severe cramping, diarrhea, and nausea. It's getting disruptive in I am afraid to eat out or at work and concerned for when it will act up again! i used to have IBS but that pretty much resolved after finding out I was lactose intolerant at (these Dr's are a joke!) I also haven't lost the weight from the "swelling" in my stomache and have actually gained a few pounds. I was told if anything I would lose weight! I'm very petite & used to have severe difficulty gaining weight. I was also told after a few weeks my body would adjust to the fats again and be back to normal, that still hasn't happened and it's been over 4 months! My incisions were itchy for awhile when healing but oddly for the past few days I've been waking up at night terribly itchy!
On a side note, I was told it was rare for this to happen to me as this usually happens to women in their 40's who are overweight...I'm 30 and weighed 100 lbs...but since my discharge have heard of many others in there 20's & petite. i did notice that my attacks came when restarting birth control & read the insert where there is a warning about the gallbladder. I was wondering if anyone else had a simular experience or any advice... I'm really glad I found this bulletin!

Immediately after my surgery I ate crackers (saltines) & applejuice, mainly to keep the pain pills down. It helped with the nausea & diarrhea. Hope that helps.

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I had my gallbladder removed 10 days ago. I feel better than I've felt since my son was born a few years ago! My symptoms included bloating, chonic fatigue, nausea and upper abdominal pain (esp. at night) before a HIDA scan revealed my chronic cholecystitis (ultrasound was clear). I didn't really think it was my gallbladder because it wan't tender to touch and I'm thin and only 26. Since my surgery, I do get diarrhea if I indulge in sausage pizza, but a healhier diet should only help me live longer. Good luck!

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