55 pounds in 255 days need help after gall bladder surgery
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I had gall bladder surgery two months ago, and all I can say is it is great to be able to eat again without pain! I had mine removed after I ended up in the ER at 4 a.m. in absolute agony. I read a bunch of stuff before my surgery about people not being able to tolerate fats after surgery, but I haven't had any issues. Matter of fact, I've pushed it a few times since surgery just to see, and I was fine. I've gained a few pounds because I've overindulged due to finally being able to enjoy food again, but that will come off in time.0
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I had my GB out 2 years ago and the only thing that ever happens to me is diarrhea when I eat a LOT of fried stuff. Otherwise, no real changes.0
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Had gb out a year ago. Get upset tum if I eat too much fat and spice but losing weight no prob. Although only started healthy eating 6 months after surgery.0
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Had mine out 22 years ago. What a relief it was, too! I only find issue with greasy foods - but it has improved over the years, but I still avoid them just because i shouldn't it that stuff anyway. You will feel better and better as you go along. t will take a few months to really feel like you are back to normal.0
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Wow I am so excited and encouraged by your post and the support from everyone on my fitness pal. I have noticed my bowel movements aren't daily anymore but that's better I guess than diarrhea. I am trying to eat more bran.0
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Things getting back to normal actually lost a pound this eatting little meals.0
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fat2fitshley wrote: »I had my gallbladder out last year and unlike everyone else on this board I cannot eat certain things without suffering. It's unfortunate because even simple things like eggs or corn destroy my stomach for the day. I've also found that I gain weight a lot easier than I did before and it's much harder to lose; however, your weight gain immediately after surgery is likely just water retention. Your body has gone thru a lot. Just BE CAREFUL, do not over do it right away, eating or exercise wise. Best of luck to you in your healing!
Edited because somehow it was italicized (sp?).
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I had mine out about three years ago. Everyone is different so you will just have to wait and see. High fat foods give me what I call "phantom gallbladder pain" because I get that same feeling I had when I was having the attacks.
I could not eat meat for over a month after I had mine out but I can eat them fine now. I also have really severe heartburn I am taking 40mg of Prilosec every day due to the bile reflux. Some people have no problems at all you will just have to wait.0 -
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I had mine out in March. Take a good month to recover if you can. I can eat pretty much everything I did before. If I'm having a high fat meal, I'll take digestive enzymes with ox bile to help break down the fats. I really haven't needed them though.0
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My Mother-in-law had her gall bladder out 15 years ago, and I had mine out 10 years ago. She has had problems with fruits and vegetables since, but I don't know if it's related. I can eat anything without a problem.
I learned after my surgery that weight loss can be hard on the gall bladder, and many people who lose a lot of weight end up having theirs removed. It's not just over-eating fatty foods that causes gall bladder problems.0 -
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crazyjerseygirl wrote: »My mother had hers out. High fat bothers her s bit, but not too much. Like, she will feel it if she eats 3-4 slices of cheese pizza. Nothing she comes across too often. She did say it caused more problems early on than it does now, so I think symptoms ease up.
Me too (2yrs post op), just have to avoid too much melted cheese as feel a bit sicky otherwise.0 -
Try to just get some walking in and drink plenty of water. I had mine out and didn't change my diet. I do notice if I eat too much fat like too much pizza or fish and chips.... You probably retaining water. Try not to eat indiscriminately.
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Don't worry about the scale, focus on healing.
I was sick for a couple of weeks and gained 10 pounds, and now that I'm up and about again I've lost 8 pounds in 4 days. It will come off again for you too.
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My experience was and is awful but this won't happen to you. I suffer from fructose malabsorption, SIBO, candida, diverticulosis and now Bile Acid Malabsorption. I can't do any foods hardly. My life has become hell. I will be 3 years post surgery in February. I have problems with all fats, wheat, dairy, sugar, fruits, most veggies, avocados, most other grains, nuts, all oils. I get severe bloating everyday, diarrhea everyday, low vitamin issues, heart palpitations, heart racing and more. Everyone else I know went back to a normal life.0
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