I got some really bad news!

lovinmamaxo

I started a thread the other day about gas issues and bowel movements related to the upping of fiber. Well tonight i went to the bathroom after my walk and found all blood i assumed it came from the back end. I was told to go the ER by a nurse... so i did. Everything was fine.. got fluids through IV, etc. But when they did an ultrasound to check my uterus and gallbladder they told me i have gallstones and need surgery... this is gonna be really hard to manage with my lifestyle change because now i can have NO FAT until the gallbladder is removed.

I am really upset i didn't expect to hear news like this.. so for anyone who has been through this or can offer support please do.. i need all the prayers i can get as well. Now i need to contact a surgeon.

I had been having upper stomach pains, nausea, and i thought it was all related to the new foods. I guess not.

Hootsmamma

Sorry to hear about your news. I will keep you in my prayers. Wishing you the best of luck in finding a good surgeon and prayng your operation goes well. Keep us posted.

tlapdx72

So sorry that you are going through this. I don't have any advice for you, but I will keep you in my thoughts. I hope you feel better soon.

aegira

So sorry to hear you're going through this. My girlfriend had to endure the same problem and it was hard for her to give up fat. The up side if I can offer one, is she has come through the operation fantastically, has dropped a mass of weight and is looking awesome. She says she feels better now then she has in 20 years. Her hubby treated her to complete new wardrobe of clothes
Chin up, my prayers and thoughts are with you

Jillong

Hi <<big hug>>

This is not good news, as all surgery is serious. However, it is not insurmountable. My father had his gall bladder removed and the change in his colour afterwards was dramatic. We hadn't noticed how grey he was looking but he was much healthier afterwards, although he did have to pay more attention to his diet.

I would not look at the dark side of this problem, but rather focus on the fact that because you are in the course of changing your lifestyle, you are more aware of how your body is acting. I would much rather face such an event knowing that I am controlling (to some extent) how I am approaching the problem, as opposed to being an emergency case. Focus on the positive and know that we are all thinking of you.

Elaine

JoyceJoanne

I dealt with gallstones for years. After I had my gallbaldder removed- it was heavenly (ok, maybe an overstatement...)! I wish I had done it years ago.

You'll feel so much better!! I do sometimes have a couple of issues because of it- private me if you'd like with questions.

KCB1978

Thoughts are with you xxx

chloemeow

i had kidney stones when i was younger,
i had 8 actually.
the doctor booked all my surgery for me and everything,
its not that big of a surgery for your gall bladder but i hope it all works out for you.

i had 3 surgerys but about 3 years later (now) its allcoming back to haunt me, it really sucks,
i hope you get well soon

YourFriendBecky

A few years ago I started having squeezing pains in my chest, with nausea and clamminess. I actually thought I was having a heart attack. Went to the ER and they said it was my gallbladder and I needed surgery right away. I didn't really have time to think about it. I wish I had had more time, because I'm the kind of person that likes to try natural remedies first, and there are natural remedies online that supposedly help you pass or dissolve stones.

Anyway, I had my surgery that same day, one of those surgeries where they just make a few small 1/2" openings and insert a camera and do the job... they call this laparoscopic surgery. A lot of times people can go home the same day. I had some other issues with mine... pancreatitis, kidney infection... so I had to stay in the hospital a few days.

The doc told me after the surgery to avoid all fat, but that was 5 years ago, and frankly, I just eat what I've always eaten and I have no problems.

The strange thing is... the gallbladder problem happened 4 weeks after I started a diet, and I've read that lower calorie diets often precipitate gallbladder issues. I still don't understand that.

Anyway, hope all goes well and it all gets resolved soon for you.

YourFriendBecky

PS- I've never heard of bleeding related to gallbladder issues... did they explain how it was connected?

JeninBelgium

A few years ago I started having squeezing pains in my chest, with nausea and clamminess. I actually thought I was having a heart attack. Went to the ER and they said it was my gallbladder and I needed surgery right away. I didn't really have time to think about it. I wish I had had more time, because I'm the kind of person that likes to try natural remedies first, and there are natural remedies online that supposedly help you pass or dissolve stones.

Anyway, I had my surgery that same day, one of those surgeries where they just make a few small 1/2" openings and insert a camera and do the job... they call this laparoscopic surgery. A lot of times people can go home the same day. I had some other issues with mine... pancreatitis, kidney infection... so I had to stay in the hospital a few days.

The doc told me after the surgery to avoid all fat, but that was 5 years ago, and frankly, I just eat what I've always eaten and I have no problems.

The strange thing is... the gallbladder problem happened 4 weeks after I started a diet, and I've read that lower calorie diets often precipitate gallbladder issues. I still don't understand that.

Anyway, hope all goes well and it all gets resolved soon for you.

Becky glad to hear you are ok now- gall bladder issues are a pain but pancreatitis is very serious!!

- regarding the bleeding upon use of the toilet- if it was red (obviously bloody) then it was not coming from internal belleding (that would lead to black, tarry stools) but rather something closer to the exit - such as a hemorrhoid or perhaps a little irritation caused by how much you had been using the toilet lately

good luck with your surgery !

missy1970eb

my daughter was 17 when she had her gall bladder removed, and she was absolutely fine just a bit tender after and she's not had any trouble since and that was 3 yrs ago, gd luck with it

swtwest

I had to have my gallbladder removed in April of 2009. I had similar symptoms but just chalked them off as something else as well. I also have very severe pain randomly that they refer to as "attacks" and I would have to say that was the worst part by far. Nothing would make the pain go away when it hit and it would die down to a dull ache for a minute or two, just to come right back stronger than previous one. All I could do is just roll around in pain and at times literally screaming. Then it would die down again and then just stop all together without returning for a day long or sometimes even a week.
It was suggested until surgery date to yes, stay away from "fatty" foods. And by that I believe they are talking about anything fried or greasy, so you have your good fats that should not be a problem. At the same time, everyone's body is different.

Unfortunately, I still get those "attacks" here and there. They think that it may be due to a stone left behind in the duct at surgery and I would have to go in to GI Dr for them to go in with a scope.( I better be asleep for all that!)
We have found that mine seems to be narcotic medication, mainly IV meds that happen to trigger the "attacks" for me. I had my youngest Son 4 months ago and had 4 seperate occaissions when these occured when I was hospitalized while pregnant & each time was for that reason so much to the point that I would just refused any pain meds at all because I was affraid that it may trigger another one.
After surgery you should not have any restrictions and usually they schedule surgery within 2 weeks of initial visit with the surgeon. So don't be too affraid to consume something that contains fat, just I wouldn't recommend a bucket of fried chicken or anything along those lines. I hope all goes well for you and that they do not make you wait too long to get it taken care of.
~Good Luck~

Robyn_T

Sorry to hear you're going through this! I work in an ER and I've seen more than one person come in with gallbladder issues. I always feel bad for them.

YourFriendBecky is right that low calorie diets can cause or aggravate gallbladder issues. A friend had to have her GB removed because she was dieting too aggressively and it created problems. Also, people who have weight loss surgeries will sometimes have their gallbladders removed at the same time, because of the likelihood of problems due to rapid weight loss.

Feel better soon! :flowerforyou:

cutmd

This is actually good news. They caught it early before the stones caused infection, duct blockage, or inflammation in your pancreas. Gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries done in the US ( I work in an ER and diagnose gallstones at least a few times a day) and is quite simple, quick, and routine when done electively. If you stick to the mfp limits for fat and don't eat it all at once you'll be fine. A few weeks after the surgery fat digestion is normal for most folks. Don't worry, you will feel better and lead a happy normal life :flowerforyou:

finallyhappening2011

Keeping you in prayer. Sorry to hear about this. I am sure that everything will turn out well for you. Keep you head up and continue smiling......best of luck!

Losingitin2011

I had mine out last summer. I did a lot of jello, fruit and veggies before my surgery. It most likely wasn't the most healthy diet, but I just avoided fats and ate a lot of small meals. I didn't even worry about calories, I focused on just remembering to eat. Take it easy with fat right after surgery, ease back into it, but you should be fine. The only thing I noticed was that I couldn't eat pork afterward. I miss it sometimes, but there are a lot of good alternatives if you have issues with it.

FAMILY02184

oh wow soo sorry how did this all happen? were you in pain?

vicki9168

Unfortuntely I dont have any advice but I wish you all the best and Im sure you will be back to yourself and feeling better real soon.

sloanranger57

Hya, I kow everyone is different, my daughter had her gall bladder out about 5 yr ago and they told her no this no that. At firts she took notice of all the said, but beening in her early 20s, she soon started to go off the rails. The results being 5yr on and she says she is no different than when she had her gall bladder, just eat normaly and what ever she wants. So dont look on the down side, be positive. Things will turn out fine.

Jo x

zoebea33

I had gallstones in 2004 and had them removed by keyhole surgery a year later, it was an almost pain free procedure and very quick recovery. Whilst i had them i saw a dietican and she advised me as long as the food i ate had less than 4g of sat fat per 100g i should be fine and i was good luck honey xxxx


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MB_Positif

So sorry girl! You'll be in my prayers. Try not to look at this as a difficulty in your lifestyle change, try to see it in a positive light and it will carry you through!

christina0089

. So don't be too affraid to consume something that contains fat, just I wouldn't recommend a bucket of fried chicken or anything along those lines.

I totally agree with that statement. I had to have my gallbladder removed. Prior to the surgery I still ate foods that contained fat just very low amounts. I did find that spicy foods or foods containing too much acid (tomato sauce, v8. spaghetti sauce etc) tended to trigger mine. I think different people have different triggers. I figured mine out and just avoided the foods and managed to go with out having the surgery for about a year.. I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND that as by the time I did have the surgery I was bad off. Had to have emergency surgery as it almost ruptured. Also due to the severity I had to have a more evasie surgery and a longer recovery. So definitley fallow your doctors advice and have the surgery as soon as possible. I will inbox you a few reccomendations on foods that will help you stay on track AND keep your gallbladder in check until you can have the surgery. after the surgery you can go on eating normally. Good luck and lots of prayers for a speedy recovery.

tmaksparkie

I had my gallbladder removed years ago, doc told me it was because of my heavy weight that I had gallstones and asked me when I was on the table if I ever thought of a gastric bypass. I just about cryed I was then 19yrs old with a husband and a 1 yr old. Went got the gallbladder removed and much better now. Best of luck.

kittybitz79

Sorry to hear about your gallbladder and hope you feel better soon. I do have one piece of advice that a nurse told me after my surgery that I never knew . You will be tired for several weeks because of the anesthesia.

SaLandrum

Wishing you a speedy recovery ......

cupajoe

I just had my gallbladder out last year. I had no idea that I even had gallbladder issues and apparently I'd had them for years. The dr. thought the problems probably started during my last pregnancy as gall-stones are common among pg women. I had severe morning sickness with my youngest (I'm talking puking several times a day and constant nausea for 9mos straight) and just assumed that all the puking had kind of upped my gag reflex or something and that is why I would just have these sudden fits of nausea out of the blue or puke for no apparent reason for the last 4yrs. One night I had major pain to the right just below my ribcage, nausea, and major heartburn (which I NEVER get). I was up all night and was in tears. I was still having pain a day or two later and my sister-a nurse-told me to go to the dr. because it sounded like I had a gallbladder attack. She was right and they said I had "excessive amounts of gallstones" and needed it removed soon and that the attack was most likely triggered by my rapid weight loss. I was basically told not to eat anything fried or greasy-but not NO FAT. The surgery went well and I went home the same day. I had about a 2-wk recovery before I was really back to the normal routine because the pain meds I was on made me sick and caused constipation which made me more sick and let me tell you-puking right after surgery is painful:sick: . That set me back a bit. I would definitely say that even if they send you home with stool softener I would keep some miralax on hand. Just take it easy and don't push yourself too hard and you will recover in no time. I feel 100% better now. Also, make sure you have some loose fitting elastic waist pants on hand because the injection sites will be tender for a while. I only had like one pair of pants I could wear and had to go buy a couple more. Even when I was up and about...it was tender for a few weeks. Take care and I'm here if you have any questions.

wises5

You will be okay! I had mine out too! I still eat greasy food sometimes, I just have to deal with the consequences of being sick to my stomach. Good luck!

TonysMiss

Sorry to hear this! I had my gallbladder out when I was BARELY 17 years old. I also had to cut the fat from my diet and wait to stop having attacks to have the surgery. It is a lot easier now because they use laprascopic (sp?) so you can avoid the "old school" huge cut across your tummy. I'm assuming you've been feeling pretty rotten and I can say that after the surgery/recover your tummy will be much much happier. = ) For me personally I ended up with a bit of a sensitive tummy with certain foods. I think real greasy - fatty foods (fast food, greasy restaraunt food) made my BM not so fun. Bad tummy aches. Made it easier to stay away from that junk though! I'm now 37 and still have a sensitive tummy but all is well. = ) I hope you are feeling better soon! Just do what your doctor says, get your self taken care of, recover and then get back to doing what you were doing. (with doctors okay of course!) Good luck honey!

olyrose

I actually read your other post, and that was my first thought, but since you didn't mention any pain I figured it wasn't related. I had gallstones/gallbladder problems from 18 to 30, when I finally got it out (almost two year ago).

I know there are a couple different types of gallbladder problems that affect people, but for me, I maintained for so long by switching up my diet when I felt problems coming on. When the problems were coming, I'd cut out all heavy foods, creams, fats, cheese, soda, caffeine, alcohol, anything spicy, anything that makes you feel "sick full" if you eat too much. I stuck to small meals, usually a cup of brown rice, some tofu and broccoli, a tiny bit of seasoning so I'd actually eat it. Maybe some toast with tiny bit of butter. Soups were nice too. I ate slowly, and stopped before I got full.

It was always easy to switch my diet because I knew the pain I would have if I didn't. (and other symptoms, like dizziness, nausea, running to the bathroom after just a few bites of food, sharp, stabbing pain).

After the surgery, I haven't had any issues with food (after the first week of recovery or so). I ate very clean and healthy the first month or so, then realized I wasn't having any problems.

Good luck, and I hope everything works out well for you!

lovinmamaxo

Hey everyone i got in today to meet with the surgeon he agreed that we better take it out asap as it is already starting to cause pain and will just get worse from here on out. He said he is also doing it laprascopically and that he will xray my ducts or w/e and make sure nothing is lodged. He said most likely surgery will be next week. So nervous to be put under though.

he also thinks the weight loss has contributed to the onset of the attacks since i am down 23 pounds now since 3/31