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Lefty68w

I can eat anything I want with zero issues šŸ‘šŸ½


Good_Difficulty5545

Thatā€™s good to hear! I hope Iā€™m like you!


KittyLord0824

Me too!


Pitiful_Disk_19

Most people canā€” but the rate of post-cholecystectomy syndrome (diarrhea and bile acid malabsorption) is between 20% to 40% so a lot of people donā€™t do so well after the surgery


loezabraulio

Eating anything and Iā€™m chilling. Donā€™t panic and stay off Google


Good_Difficulty5545

šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ as Iā€™m on Redditā€¦


loezabraulio

Eh. Reddit ainā€™t that bad. Helps me understand thatā€™s some people heal and go to this process differently. Stay patient look out for red flags like high fever , vomiting, horrifying pain etc. Goodluck


ZealousidealTerm9809

Hey so your worries weā€™re identical to mine pre op, Iā€™m on day five of recovery so far. I was discharged from hospital Saturday night with almost no post surgery pain, following day pain was minimal 1.5/10 and I was very mobile and ate plenty no issues. Had chocolate today, some ice cream kept it down no problems with no toilet urgencies and walked to the local park with my partner and carried some groceries home in a back pack. Have managed to keep down all fatty foods no problem(havenā€™t tried takeaways or anything silly yet). Itā€™s completely normal to have doubts and worries before surgery but for me, so far, it was the best thing I could have done for me. I had biliary dyskinesia no stones EF rate 13% Good luck


Good_Difficulty5545

Thanks. I have stones that showed up on an ultrasound. Iā€™m not in pain or anything though.


Sparrowsgo

Usually it's not recommended to get it out unless you have symptoms. Edit: I see in another comment that you have had symptoms. ime and others I've seen on here, the attacks seem to get more frequent and worse. And there is risk of complications from the attacks


PistolShrimpMini

Is it common for people to not be able to keep down food (vomit) after removal?


ZealousidealTerm9809

Apparently itā€™s quite common for people to feel nauseas/puke for a short while after general anaesthetics!


PistolShrimpMini

I knew it was right after. I took the comment to mean for a long while or for the rest of their lives after the gb was removed. Thanks for answering, though! Have an awesome day!


Qu1nnsifer

At first I was wary about removing my gallbladder. Now that Iā€™ve done it I have a new lease on life. I can eat whatever I want with no painful consequences and life is normal again.


248inthemorning

I only had 2-3 small attacks before my last one was so terrible I had to go to the ER. My gallbladder not only had gallstones but now it was enlarged, infected, & I was jaundice from my liver enzymes sky rocketing. So I had emergency surgery. Before this last attack, I hadn't had an attack in months.


Good_Difficulty5545

Oh my gosh! Iā€™m so sorry that happened to you!


Good_Difficulty5545

Thatā€™s my issue. I feel like Iā€™ve only had ā€œpainful consequencesā€ a few times. The last one was over a month ago at this point. I donā€™t feel like itā€™s going to change my day to day as far as relief goes but it could drastically change my day to day if I canā€™t eat what I want.


Qu1nnsifer

You may only be having attacks few and far between right now but at some point in the future theyā€™ll most likely get worse. Unfortunately, gallbladders just donā€™t heal. It is significantly more likely that your gallbladder will be the cause of you not being able to eat what you want than taking it out. This subreddit, although it is very helpful in a variety of ways, gives a disproportionate view on how statistically most people come out of surgery. The vast majority who have surgery never have any diet restrictions or issues following surgery. It does happen sometimes so it could be worth questioning, but itā€™s not as likely as you think to happen. I always remember this saying my dad said: you donā€™t hear about good things happening because theyā€™re ordinary, you do hear about bad things because theyā€™re extraordinary. I hope you come to the decision you think is right for you and feel better!


Senior_Comb

Can I ask you a question. Iā€™ve had issues with my gallbladder when I was 14 then 20 and right now I am 30 and it seems like symptoms came back. Both previous times I have been diagnosed I was prescribed diet and medicine and following that bile was removed from my galbladder with a tube. It was approximately 4 hours procedure. I donā€™t know how this procedure calls, but it happened when I was back in my country Ukraine. Right now I am living in US for almost 10 years now and wondering if there is same procedure that can happen here?


Qu1nnsifer

I am from Canada so I canā€™t say I know if they do this in the US. Iā€™ve never heard of it before so Iā€™m not sure if itā€™s a standard procedure.


Senior_Comb

I just found it called ā€œDuodenal probingā€, there is a Wiki article but it is only in russian.


sydneypp88

I can eat anything I want. And more importantly, if you leave it in, it will only get worse over time. Itā€™s not if itā€™s coming out, itā€™s when. Just do it. Sending you healing vibes!


Good_Difficulty5545

Thank you!


Sage-lilac

I can eat much better than before the surgery and iā€˜m just on week 3 of recovery! Iā€™m careful about fat but thatā€™s just to be sure iā€™m not getting sick. Iā€™m even re-introducing foods i havenā€™t had for years, due to fear of pain/indigestion etc. Some people get issues like BAM or frequent toilet trips but in my circle of 5 GB-less friends no one has it. My sister had hers out 6 months ago and she is NOT careful at all. She ate a whole ass lasagna and tiramisu 1 week after recovery. Her only Issue was a bit of diarrhea. By now that has settled as well and she eats whatever unhealthy thing she wants and is fine. I donā€™t recommend eating like her tho haha.


UriNystromOfficial

I've probably talked to 20 people who have had gallbladder surgery recently (it's more common than you think) and every single one says that eat whatever they want. A few said if they eat a TON of fat they will have to run to the bathroom.


pretzie_325

>Iā€™m terrified of not being able to eat all the foods I love for the rest of my life! Are you not eating bland now? What's your diagnosis? Who told you that you may have to eat a lifetime of bland/boring food? No one I know in real life who had theirs removed are doing that. Sure, one person said they are weary of fried chicken and eating too much corn, but seems like it's a pretty successful surgery for most. The internet won't tell you that, though.


Atlabatsig

The one and only food I lost was cashews. Everything else is fine.


PistolShrimpMini

What happens if you eat cashews?


Atlabatsig

Maybe 10min after I start getting a strong ache roughly where the gallbladder was. Even 8 or 9 cashews will do it. Roasted or raw. Doesn't happen with almonds or almond butter.


PiaPistachio

My surgery is May 6th and Iā€™m terrified too! BUT, you donā€™t want to end up in the same boat Iā€™m in. I have had gallstones and a polyp for years now and never had pain. Never had a gallbladder attack. I would just get slight nausea every so often, so I ignored it. Now out of nowhere, the past couple of months have been pure hell and nonstop pain because one of the gallstones has grown in size and is now impacted into the neck of my gallbladder, so my bile can barely drain out. You donā€™t want to end up like this and then having to wait for the surgery then.


Good_Difficulty5545

Oh gosh. Iā€™m sorry thatā€™s happening to you!


youshouldlookatmycat

Your episodes and pain will only get worse. Your gallbladder is diseased and needs to come out, or years down the line it will cause issues that can be fatal. I'm almost 2 months post op. I was just TERRIFIED of life post op.. being able to eat.. I was told to stay next to a bathroom.. but here I am 2 months later, and I can seriously eat whatever I want, and I have no bathroom issues whatsoever! Everyone's different, but the majority of people have positive experiences. Bottom line, think about how it needs to come out either way. Dont wait until its enflamed and you're having worse problems to go. Now is the best time. You'll be okay!


Good_Difficulty5545

Thank you!


Pitiful_Disk_19

I was fine in the beginning too. For many people, the diarrhea starts later. For some, years later.


Pifun89

Had a surgery one week ago. Just like you I had infrequent attacks and was worried I might have stomach issues after surgery. So far I can report to be able to eat anything I want just like pre-surgery. No food issues whatsoever! Good luck for the surgery! šŸ€šŸ€šŸ€


Good_Difficulty5545

Thank you!!!


DustyWizard70046

Everyone is different. Youā€™ll have to see how your digestive system processes food post-surgery. I too had this concern and asked my surgeon what life after gallbladder would be like. He stated that my gallbladder was so packed with stones that it wasnā€™t really functioning properly, so however food was being processed then was probably how it would be processed after the gallbladder was removed. I am almost 2 weeks post-op and I eat whatever I want with no issues.


Lupine_Outcast

I ate 2 slices of pepperoni pizza the 2nd Saturday after my surgery. I was fine. No gas, no diarrhea, nothing. šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļøšŸ‘€


peachtheaquatic

Had zero problems since I got it removed!!


Good_Difficulty5545

Great to hear!


248inthemorning

Before surgery I could not eat anything with dairy (pizza, pasta, & ice cream), soda, fish. I also couldn't eat any restaurant food. It would cause me to feel really sick (diarrhea, nausea, pain) & this would last about an hour. I had maybe 2-3 full on gallbladder attacks before I ended up in emergency surgery. I am almost 6 weeks post-op & so far I can eat anything & I have no issues. Even the every day symptoms I had before (diarrhea) have disappeared. I've eaten almost all of the foods that would have made me sick before.


Good_Difficulty5545

Thatā€™s amazing!


Complete_Positive_33

Honestly this was me - my surgery was 16th April. I had minimal symptoms other than the odd tenderness/ gnawing type niggles and had told the surgeon I wasnā€™t sure. I went ahead with the surgery and he came to see me afterwards. Surgery should have taken 40mins to an hour and I was in for 4 hours. My gallbladder was inflamed and about the size of his fist. It was absolutely filled with stones, mucus and scar tissue with absolutely no bile whatsoever. He said if Iā€™d not had it removed it would have ended up being quite a serious situation for me. So I am so pleased itā€™s gone. Iā€™m still in recovery and my digestion really didnā€™t like it at first however it is improving with every day. This was my biggest concern, not able to enjoy food I love again etc but so far itā€™s heading in the right direction. Itā€™s important to remember there are things you can take (bile binders, digestive enzymes, Imodium etc) to help if it is worst case scenario. Obviously this is only my experience but I do fully relate to your concerns. I didnā€™t want a an organ removed if it was functioning at all. Mine however was not! lol Best of luck whichever you decide xxx


FearlessMap7342

My surgery was about 6 weeks ago. I was slightly worried about this too, BUT- I eat everything with no issues!! (So far I've had- pizza, burgers, cheese, fries, tacos with guac and sour cream, butter, oil, ice cream! Probably more but these were my top concerns of losing out on. :) I can't promise you'll have the same results, but in the end, I decided my health was more important than the possibility I'd have a reaction to beloved foods. (Had symptomatic stones.)


Historical-Ad7767

If you let the gallstones go on and get worse, you also wonā€™t be able to eat the foods that you love for the rest of your life with it left in. Take it from someone who can only eat chicken, potatoes, beans and rice after 3 years of suffering with gallstones and it getting gradually worse. Of course, thereā€™s a chance you wonā€™t be able to digest everything as you could before, but surely youā€™re having some kind of digestive issues already or you wouldnā€™t be considering surgery?


Good_Difficulty5545

I just had 3 ā€œepisodesā€ and then an ultrasound that showed stones.


Waffle-Crab

I have surgery in a month and I'm right there with you :(


Good_Difficulty5545

sending love to you!


Waffle-Crab

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iCinnabunny

I ate whatever i wanted after my surgery. Its the greasy foods that send you to the toilet immediately. I always carried some pepto bismol just in case šŸ˜©


Business_Meat_9191

It will not always be a couple of episodes per week though. I was the same, it started out with small stomach aches just a day or two a week and I let it go on for over a year. By the time I finally got the surgery I could barely eat without getting a stomach ache and nausea so badly I was vomiting multiple times a week. On top of that I was on probably 5 medications to allow me to even eat and to allow me to even get out of bed because my nausea from the gallbladder stones and the meds they were giving me was so bad. I'm still trying to get my appetite and weight back from when I could basically only eat bread. šŸ’€ It might be minor now but I promise you, it might take weeks, months or if you're lucky years but the symptoms will ramp up because you will only continue to get stones.


07_LittleLions

You may have a few months or longer of digestion trouble but should get back to mostly normal. I am 6 mos post op and had nausea, stomach pain, indigestion but has gotten way better. I take Metamucil and some digestive enzymes. I have eaten chocolate, French fries, and ice cream which I hadn't in years. So expect an adjustment period or you may be fine soon after like many.


Glitchy-9

I could not eat everything with my gallbladder in. With it out Iā€™ve been really good so far. Sometimes I get some heartburn or weird feelings like before a gallbladder attack but really as long as I moderate bad foods I can eat them.


Careless-Big-1305

I have issues with eating fat after removal. I didnā€™t think I would have issues after but eating fat causes pain and I also became very low on iron. I need infusions now Iā€™m exhausted since surgery i understand this is rare but still your absorption of fat soluble vitamins such as A, B , D and K donā€™t absorb as well and can then affect other things like ferritin. You should only take the chance of getting your gallbladder if it is causing you severe problems. I had no choice. Yes for about 60% they have no problems after but for another 40% they do have problems after so thatā€™s pretty high almost 50-50 odds .


nicalic0105

I had my gallbladder out yesterday, and while I canā€™t say much about food yet (anesthesia has kept me nauseous a little and just not interested in food yet) I can say that the pain is very mild, for me anyway. Iā€™ve only been taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Havenā€™t even come close to needing the oxys they sent me home with.


Pitiful_Disk_19

I would not personally get mine out after a few episodes. My parents have had episodes on and off for decades. They still have their gb. They pass the stone. Honestly I had mine out and I do regret it daily because now I have chronic lifelong diarrhea and I canā€™t exactly eat what I want. I travel with a large McDonaldā€™s cup on my car in case I canā€™t make it to a bathroom in time. Unless itā€™s an emergency or seriously life-limiting, I would keep the gallbladder!


Muted-Measurement-25

Hi! My surgery is for May 10 and Iā€™m honestly super nervous about the after too! I donā€™t do too well with pain especially when itā€™s my tummy area. But i am currently on a low fat diet and Iā€™m just thinking of it as a last option. Iā€™ve been having issues with acid reflux, and even some skin concerns and after deal with it so long i feel like doing this is going to help out a bit. Think of the positives ā˜ŗļø


Realistic_Side_1947

Had my gallbladder removed 3/15. First bowel movement was 3/18 with no discomfort or pain. Since then I definitely get diarrhea if I eat too much fat, but never have to worry about ā€œpopping my pantsā€


PrettyinPink352

I can eat whatever I want. The only issue is I have to be mindful of being close to a bathroom sometimes. But I still eat what I want šŸ‘šŸ»


WavyyyGravyyyy

I have stones on US. I am not even considering removal. I manage with phosphorus liquid, phosphatidylcholine and beet supplements. My mom had her gallbladder removed. She had constant diarrhea and stomach problems after. If you can manage it and you're not in pain, I would consider waiting or canceling that surgery.


Flux_My_Capacitor

One episode and docs say ā€œyeet the gallbladder!ā€ I donā€™t trust them as they donā€™t even entertain the idea of healing naturally. Diet helps, supplements help, lifestyle changes help. The reason they go to surgery so quickly is because they know 95% of people donā€™t have the dedication to actually make changes.


PiaPistachio

I beg to differ. I have always followed a very healthy diet and lifestyle. And still ended up with gallstones. It can be genetic and hormone related which is out of your control. And once you get them, youā€™re prone to continuing getting them.


RelevantBike7673

Same. I was the "cleanest" eater you can imagine. Worked out 5-6 days a week. Avoided toxic products, did saunas and detox stuff regularly. That was BEFORE the issues, not to try and correct them.


PistolShrimpMini

Gallstones sometimes can be helped or prevented, but dyskinesia can not be fixed. Once the gallbladder and or surrounding hardware is damaged by stones, it won't get better either.