No Gallbladder, anyone?

Sigh22398

It's been only a month since I had mine removed, fat's and meats are still a no, no. Saltless saltines and melon fruit seem to be the only thing my body likes right now.

Forensic

Had mine out two years ago this month. I'd had the pains for years, thought they were heartburn, and ignored them. When this attack wouldn't quit (most would in half an hour or so) I ended up in the ER. Later that week, out it went.

Main key for me is eating often. 5/6 small meals a deal keeps my system regular. Too much fat, sugar, or spice bothers me, but it has to be pretty extreme.

I recovered EXTREMELY well from mine, though. I bounced back almost immediately.

pickenslmc

I had mine taken out at 16, I also developed Pancreatitis and was in the hospital for a week. I am now almost 30 and thought I couldn't eat fats or large amounts of meat since I had the surgery. I am finding now after a few months of avoiding breads, baked goods, and most over processed food most of the time I don't have the running to the bathroom problem-even when eating meat and fat in higher quantities. I have in the past had painful attacks since the removal although these have been infrequent, the last was about 2 years ago.

heyitsmekatie

i had mine removed about 8 years ago. i really don't notice any difference at all.

kettlewitch

Ended up in a&e yesterday.

The pain I have is pretty much constant and has been since I started losing weight in January but yesterday it got really bad. Mine doesn't seem to be related to what I eat at all but exertion kicks it off. Home now with more painkillers and hopefully priority for the op when I have my clinic appointment in 2 weeks. Maybe 6 weeks from then but I just want it gone

teresaq1

I had mine removed about 10 years ago. I found that afterward there were alot of things that I ate that caused me problems. Doctor put me on Nexium, and told me I would probably have to take it the rest of my life. I read alot the first year and took those stupid purple pills as instructed. Then I read an article about how Americans are taking countless unnecessary drugs to keep the pharmacuetical companies rich! In my research I read about a natural enzyme found in papaya that could help with digestion. That was 9 years ago and I take the papaya enzme when I need to. A healthy wonderful alternative to being on Nexium the rest of my life. I only need the papaya enzyme occasionally. My body has adjusted to not having it's gallbladder. Add me to your friend list if you want. Fairly new to this. Can help support your efforts. Stay healthy!:flowerforyou:

MissConfidence

This is all news to me. I never knew about any of this... Removal of gallbladders?? What were some of the symptoms before the removal? (other than pain, what specifically?)

Forensic

This is all news to me. I never knew about any of this... Removal of gallbladders?? What were some of the symptoms before the removal? (other than pain, what specifically?)

For me, my main symptoms were stabbing, intense pain on the right side of the abdomen, just below the ribs (above the appendix). They'd come especially after eating a meal high in fat (since that's when your gallbladder kicks in). When I actually had it out I was also listless and lethargic due a stone likely blocking the duct.

porffor

This is an interesting thread - Thanks for the heads up on post gallbladder syndrome. I had mine removed 11 years ago now after a severe flare up in pregnancy and afterwards.
I haven't had too many problems but have occasionally had an upset tummy and not known why and recently am intolerent to beans (baked beans or other types doesn't make any difference) - I thought maybe I was getting some sort of allergy but it is definately along the colic sort of pain so maybe its related to my missing gallbladder.

porffor

Ended up in a&e yesterday.

The pain I have is pretty much constant and has been since I started losing weight in January but yesterday it got really bad. Mine doesn't seem to be related to what I eat at all but exertion kicks it off. Home now with more painkillers and hopefully priority for the op when I have my clinic appointment in 2 weeks. Maybe 6 weeks from then but I just want it gone

((hugs)) we all know your pain for sure. it's awful. I can only advise to keep a diary of foods you're eating and then avoid ones that cause pain. I found cheese set me off, which was along the lines of the fatty diet theory. Sadly my doctor didn't give me info on what to avoid etc I had to figure it out for myself.

Hope you get your op soon.

lovinmamaxo

I just had mine out May 5th after finding out i had gallstones OUCH!! I had about 10 stones and lots of inflammation i am enjoying having it out but still in pain and stomach is definitely sensitive to certain foods.