I have been seeing a lot of posts about pain and strange symptoms after Gall Bladder removal. The topic was locked but I wanted to open a new one due to the fact that so many people are having the same problem as me. I had mine removed 3 years ago and still have "the dump syndrome" at times, though not as frequently as in the beginning, and pain in my right side. I understand about regulating my diet...such as not eating fatty food (that actually helps a lot! No fast food in two years!!) and I have also done my best to regulate my intake of any foods with preservatives. This part is very difficult, but I find that even with regulating fatty intake the preserves also take their toll. I have been eating/drinking a lot of organic items and though while very expensive.....my trips to the toilet have been regulated and not...uhm...liquid as much so quickly after I eat. I have been able to eat...though not often, out at restaurants by choosing wisely from the menu but it doesn't always work and I feel trapped at home sometimes. Does anyone have success....not complaints...to help the rest of us still dealing with this?
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i was eating a normal diet from the evening i had it removed . fatty foods spicy foods alcohol ok i hardly drink it but i can do. so far touch wood i have not found anything that upsets it. ok i havent had a really hot curry but i dont eat them anyway . so i am one who doesnt have all the problems that some do. its jsut those of us who dont tend not to look at these websites. the only thing i have is hard stools i go twice a day as i always have dont but they are hard would like soft ones i eat and drink enough not to have a problem so jsut live with it.
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Okay, I was very fearfull of having it done due to all the negativity posted about it but now it is done and so I can put my two cents in.
Surgery was on jan 25. I felt uncomfortable having to go regimental under the hospital gown. The last fearfull moment was looking up while lying on the operating table and seeing some blood on the ceiling. The staff were very comforting. I first woke up in post op recovery and then fell back asleep and woke in the recovery room to find my wife at my side. Basically I was sleeping for the remainder of the day and night with some moments of consiousness and mobility. I was only having fluids after surgery with a bowl of macaroni for dinner.
The morning after I moved into the living room and had some water. I felt lightheaded and passed out. With a trip to the emerg I learned I had a seizure probably due to a difficency in magnesium compounded with an infection in my system.
LEASON LEARNED : FIRST 24 hrs AFTER SURGERY ARE VERY IMPORTANT! I recommend a nuitrent shake meal replacement. It has the minerals that you need. AND DRINK LOTS OF FLUID! You have reduced abilities of your abs combined with the pain meds can cause constipation. The fluids help keep it all soft.
Every day my mobility improves a bit more. Especially so after the bandages and dressing got changed. The bandages are first applied while you are still on the operating table and you will find the tapes are pulling when you are trying to get into "normal" positions like standing and sitting.
I find I am eating less every meal, so I compinsate with many snacks. I don't expect I will be saving the family from leftovers untill after the staples are removed and the healling is done.
The biggest complaint I have is pain in the area where the gallbladder was. But I know it is due to the carbon dioxide they filled my chest cavity with to make room to do the surgery. It will go away, the body can only expell so much gas a day.(although some people may give Jupitar a run for the money)
Every day the pain is less and I gain mobility which has put a smile on my face.
Surgery was on jan 25. I felt uncomfortable having to go regimental under the hospital gown. The last fearfull moment was looking up while lying on the operating table and seeing some blood on the ceiling. The staff were very comforting. I first woke up in post op recovery and then fell back asleep and woke in the recovery room to find my wife at my side. Basically I was sleeping for the remainder of the day and night with some moments of consiousness and mobility. I was only having fluids after surgery with a bowl of macaroni for dinner.
The morning after I moved into the living room and had some water. I felt lightheaded and passed out. With a trip to the emerg I learned I had a seizure probably due to a difficency in magnesium compounded with an infection in my system.
LEASON LEARNED : FIRST 24 hrs AFTER SURGERY ARE VERY IMPORTANT! I recommend a nuitrent shake meal replacement. It has the minerals that you need. AND DRINK LOTS OF FLUID! You have reduced abilities of your abs combined with the pain meds can cause constipation. The fluids help keep it all soft.
Every day my mobility improves a bit more. Especially so after the bandages and dressing got changed. The bandages are first applied while you are still on the operating table and you will find the tapes are pulling when you are trying to get into "normal" positions like standing and sitting.
I find I am eating less every meal, so I compinsate with many snacks. I don't expect I will be saving the family from leftovers untill after the staples are removed and the healling is done.
The biggest complaint I have is pain in the area where the gallbladder was. But I know it is due to the carbon dioxide they filled my chest cavity with to make room to do the surgery. It will go away, the body can only expell so much gas a day.(although some people may give Jupitar a run for the money)
Every day the pain is less and I gain mobility which has put a smile on my face.
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