drinking alcohol whilst have gallstones

wolly · Guest

I wonder if anyone can help me? I have recently been diagnosed with having gallstones and keep getting very bad attacks. I have been told to avoid all fatty foods and dairy products and have been put on a waiting list to have my gallbladder removed. I am doing ok with the new diet at the moment but would just like to know if anyone knows if it is sensible to drink alcohol at this point in time. I know there is obviously no 'fat' in the alcohol but could it bring on an attack? I have been told that I could be waiting around 6 months to have my gallbladder removed and would just like to know if I am safe to have a drink or should I try to give up for a while?
I would appreciate any advise on the matter and like to hear from anyone else in the same situation. Many thanks

gothicdoll · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 1

HIya

I have just been diaginosed with the same problem, i have been told that i have to wait 6 weeks to have the stone removed,

I am wanting to know the same thing as you, i have been told to lay off fatty foods and dairy, but i want to have a glass of wine on my birthday! please can anyone help us

DavenaSarah · Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

But the answer is NO you cannot drink with gallstones. I am in the same boat my self and the nurses here told me not to ... it can inflame your gallbladder and you can have an attack. So I am staying away from drinking;fatty foods; diary.

drinking alcohol whilst have gallstones

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