gallbladder surgery

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  • XxQueenMxX
    XxQueenMxX Posts: 683 Member
    Dont feel bad about your pooch, it should go away, BUT definitely watch what you eat. I would stay for the next 3 weeks don't eat too many carbs, red meat or dairy! I swear you will lose weight and be happy lol.

    Last April they told me I had stones (I was shocked because i was eating okay, not too much fat and working out. I didnt experience many episodes, only minor ones that I cured with Apple cider vinegar and apple juice!

    This past December I unexpectedly ended up in the hospital for 5 days because I got pancreatitis due to a stone that came out and was affecting my pancreas. It was the worst days ever, I had to go under anesthesia to have them go in and find an remove the stone that came out and got stuck, the next day I had my gallbladder removed the recovery for those two procedures sucked!!! I didn't eat all those 5 days! From Mon-Friday i was at the hospital, went back to work Monday. My belly looked bigger, I was so sad.
    I was SOOOO scared to eat ANYTHING, so for 2 weeks I ate chicken broth with veggies and a little chicke, lentils, jello, hardly any solid foods. I just didn't want to upset my stomach or anything! Plus in two weeks I was traveling to cancun so I wanted to fully recuperate for my trip! I ended losing around 15 lbs during those 3 weeks and I ended up looking and feeling better for my trip!!!

    Anyway, people say we dont need our gallbladder but we definitely do!! Its important to watch what you eat, or you could end up some other type of pain, or with the runs and stuck in the toilet lol. OR maybe nothing at all, but it will obviously be harder for your body or process fats.
  • ccsernica
    ccsernica Posts: 1,040 Member
    edited March 2018
    I had mine out about 15 years ago. Laparoscopic procedure, very easy recovery. Just don't be too alarmed at the state of your gut immediately afterward. They pump your abdominal cavity full of air so they have room to work. This might stretch out your abdominal muscles and made them a little saggy for a few days. It resumes its normal shape in a few days.

    There were no changes in diet afterward.

    Edit: I just noticed the dates on this thread. Oh well. Just take the part about the pooch in stride. It's normal, and goes away before long.
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