No Gall Bladder and problems with Greasy foods...TMI

This is actually a common problem with people after having their gall bladder removed. For some it goes away within a few months, others it takes a few years, and still others it ends up being a permanent issue. Id' talk with your doctor about ways to slow things down so you're not constantly running to the bathroom.

I had my gall bladder removed about 7 years ago, don't quite remember having those problems. It sounds more like irritable bowel syndrome which can be treated with antibiotics. However, the gall bladders is attached to the liver and concentrates the bile to break down fats. Hope this helped, good luck.

My sister had the same problem and had her gallbladder out as well. I have also heard that sometimes the attacks are linked to the type of oils that fast food uses to cook with. I don't know if that is true, but there was this whole family that I knew that lack a gene and anytime that they ate junk food they would shortly have to run to the bathroom. They had to eat very health and watch all the oils that they consumed in cooking or eating. My sister had the bloating and as we call it, "bad gut" for years. She had her g.b. out and though occasionally still has attacks it is much less than before. She also had a lot of heartburn and acid attacks that would make her miserable. That part seems to be gone now.

I had mine out 18 years ago and always had the same problem as you except it was all day every day. Once I started eating really healthy it cut down tremendously. Instead of 8 sometimes more a day its 1 or 2. If I eat something really greasy though I pay for it. So I guess thats what we have to deal with if we eat junk. Good thing we eat mostly healthy now, right?

You will most likely always be plagued if you eat greasy foods. The reason.

Fat is one of the more difficult foods to digest. Your galbladder was a central player when breaking down fat. It creates concentrated bile to break down fat. When it's gone you have a super difficult time digesting fat so instead it slides on through. Some people's liver can step up and start producing enough bile to break down some fat, but it's doubtful you'll ever be able to eat a plate of greasy food without it coming back to haunt you later.

My husband has IBS and had to give up all red meat, whole nuts, fats, eggs, dairy, soda, corn syrup and other forms of fructose, whole grains, raw veggies and even many cooked veggies unless they are mush. Dietary changes aren't easy but they are possible.

I had mine removed 2 years ago. I've been having the same issues ever since. I did however lost 30 pounds after surgery. Just had to change my diet. Mostly stop having fried and fast food. If you do that things should get a little better.

I've had mine out but I don't have any issues like this, but I don't eat alot of greasy food anyway. Maybe you should go see your doctor.

Had mine removed a year ago, only problems I seem to have is rancid farts. And unsure what causes them too ... I have a feeling it's yogurt for me, cos dairy was always what set me off for an attack.
I'm fine with greasy foods.

I had mine out when I was 19. Im 24 now, and had all the same problems as you mention. This is how the function of the gallbladder was explained to me. ( I could be wrong.) Bile helps digest fat. And your gallbladder stores the bile needed to digest the fat. After you get it removed, you no longer can store the bile, so its dumped into your track. Meaning, it isnt around when its time to go to work. So you cant digest it.

Really watch what you eat, the less fat, the better digestion is for you. Also, I have added fiber, and lots of it, to my diet. Seems to be working wonders. But every body is different. Also, there are medicines your doctor can prescribe for you if you cant find any relief. You arent alone, nearly everyone I know who had thiers out, had some kind of issue like this. It does suck. And if adding fiber doesnt help, same with cutting fat, see the doctor. You got your gallbladder removed because you didnt want to be uncomfortable anymore.

i had mine out a while ago and had the same problem - plus really bad heartburn. talked to an alternative practicioner and she told me to eat more vinegar (pickles and such) for the heartburn, but that IBS was a very commmon thing after having your gall bladder out. seems like she was right on both counts - but i do find that eating more dark green veggies helps. maybe b/c they're lower in fat, maybe b/c the high fiber. but it doesn't hurt to try and more veggies are always good.

Reading all these posts makes me want to just keep chugging the Vicodin when I have an attack (which hasn't been in forever since I started eating right).

I know exactly how you feel. I had mine out in June 2009 and suffered from diarrhea terribly, as well as sometimes having horrible/painful cramps similar to a GB attack. In Dec 2010, I was hospitalized for a severe bout of food poisioning, but they recommended that I take a probiotic to help with digestion. Since taking that almost daily, it has helped a lot with my digestion system. However, I still get bouts of the horrible diarrhea, but it is less frequent. I also started suffering from acid reflux (beginning of 2011) to the point where the lining in my throat was wearing away, so I had to be put on Nexium. I don't want to be on any type of pill, but when the lining of your throat wears away, you are more likely to suffer from throat cancer, so I take my nexium everyday now. I'm hoping that once I lose more weight, I'll be able to wean myself off the Nexium and hopefully not have any problems. I hope yours go away because the endless diarrhea is NOT FUN!

I also started suffering from acid reflux (beginning of 2011) to the point where the lining in my throat was wearing away, so I had to be put on Nexium. I don't want to be on any type of pill, but when the lining of your throat wears away, you are more likely to suffer from throat cancer, so I take my nexium everyday now. I'm hoping that once I lose more weight, I'll be able to wean myself off the Nexium and hopefully not have any problems. I hope yours go away because the endless diarrhea is NOT FUN!

i had the acid reflux too - srsly i know it sounds like an old wives' tale, but vinegary foods really do help. try eating pickles - just make sure to drink enough water b/c the sodium is terrible. the few times i get an acute attack now - aweful as it tastes, nothing works faster than a shot of apple cider vinegar. disgusting but WORKS. i'm off prescriptions totally for acid.

TRY A LIVER CLEANSE! Seriously! I have tried this and passed on the info to friends and family. It really works. It's basically cleaning out your body's filter, and it makes you feel so much better. If you have trouble with greasy foods, and feel sick / nauseous / or have diarrhea after you eat them, this helps. It can also help acid reflux-like symptoms that occur with greasy foods. Honestly, it can even improve your skin and all sorts of other things.

http://curezone.com/cleanse/liver/huldas_recipe.asp

It isn't too bad, and it only takes a day. Totally worth it!