Has any one had their gallbladder removed?
919637
i had mine out 2years ago this Jan.\ni have the same problem\nwhen your gall gladder is removed your body has trouble digesting fat\nyou have to avoid fatty foods and gassy foods\nexcessive dairy and caffeine\n\nhttp://www.voy.com/40792/154.html\nhttp://www.medhelp.org/forums/gastro/archive/257.html\nhttp://www.ghchealth.com/forum/life-after-gall-bladder-removal-discussion-1540.php\ni hope this helps
178652
I believe just losing weight can cause gallbladder problems. I know most people who have bariatric (weight loss) surgery or lose a large amount of weight in other ways have to have the gall bladder out.
1000268
Actually I believe what you meant was a cholecystectomy, meaning the incision for removal of the gallbladder.  Do you have kidney stones?\n\nThe doctor will make an incision in your abdomen and then insert a laparoscope (think of it as a little camera of sorts) into said incision to get a better view of your insides.  He will clip your cystic duct and then remove the gallbladder from the incision.  \n\nYou'll probably have to stay in the hospital overnight to be monitored, but other than that you should be fine.  These used to be a big deal but now with modern technological advances it should be a piece of cake for you.
384992
first of all, the liver does not get stones.\n\nthe kidney does, but the symptoms of a kidney stone are significantly different from those of a stone in the gall bladder.  not all stones are created equal.\n\nand yes, you can still get gallstones even if the gall bladder is removed.  the bile ducts, that connect your liver (which produces the bile) to your gut (where it's used) are still subject to sludging and, therefore, to stones.\n\nmuch less likely but still possible
1179438
Well, it's simple.  The gall bladder is just that - a bladder.  It is a temporary holding space for bile and other digestive enzymes.  When the gall bladder is overwhelmed with formed gall stones or sludge, it contracts painfully to eliminate the blockage.\n\nWhen the gall bladder is removed, no gall stones or sludge are produced and the digestive juices flow down the re-connected common bile duct into the intestines to assist in digestion.
937698
You had your op in June, it shouldn't be causing you so much pain now. When l had open gall bladder surgery it took about 6-8 weeks to be pain free. Maybe you need to go back to the Dr. and make sure that all your healing is good and that you don't have an infection or anything.
728923
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you need to look at a site on the liver and stones ,,,,,this is where stones start at then whenthe liver is full  of stones  they then go to the gall bladder are you familiar with liver flushes i got out 1000 stones out of my liver  yeal i did say 1000 stones ,, heard about this several years back when i was very ill did a parasite cleanse thena liver flush and no.....................more troubles     why have a knife after you when there are natural ways  ck it out  go to liver flushs.com  many sites on this natural way  god bless hope you find the anwser,
220249
Rocky I suffered with the As*teroids for almost 20 years.\nI finally got tired of them and had the surgery.  I can honestly say I had ZERO pain!  I was in the hospital overnight because there were many..... but I wish I would have had the procedure done a long time prior!!  Believe me they will get no better without the surgery.
268769
I had my gallbladder removed back in 2004 and had problems with having to go the restroom IMMEDIATELY after eating anything. It got to the point where I never wanted to go out and eat. I would also get very sick to my stomach after eating sometimes. I'm doing better now...but sometimes these things still happen. I never heard of what your wife is experiencing....why did she have an emergency surgery? Did a gallstone get into the pancreas?
939776
Your gallbladder is an intestinal organ in your upper abdomen.  It is used for storing excess bile for break up of food, medicine etc. \nYou don't have to have one to live - actually they can often cause many, many problems.  As a matter of fact, I had mine taken out just two years ago.
89531
Some alternative therapists say you can flush them out of your gallbladder with an oil cleanse.  Talk to a health care practitioner about this procedure and read a lot about it so you understand what you are doing.  There are two versions that I have seen, the quick one and the gradual one.  The gradual one goes as follows... \n\nFrom Dr. Mercola's Website:\nFor every 160 pounds of body weight use five teaspoons of cold-pressed flax seed oil. Pour the flax oil over your food during one meal of the day or divide into half and use on two meals. Take the flax oil six days a week for two months.
755707
I have not had it done, but have 2 women friends that have. Both had extreme "flab" in their belly...one from being overweight and the other from carrying a very large baby.\n\nBoth women were VERY glad they had the procedure done, although do listen to your doctor and do what s/he says regarding aftercare. It takes a while to get back on  your feet and walking upright again...\n\n...but for those with more belly skin than can be tightened up with traditional exercises, a tuck is the way to go.\n\nGood luck and I hope the results are what you are seeking!
353925
I had my gallbladder removed when I was 15 and I am now 26. At the time of my surgery, they did not tell me what I was in for. I sure wish I had the darn thing back. I had an upset stomach after only a few bites of food and was running to the bathroom every 10 minutes. The doctor told me to stay away from spicy and really fatty foods, but I have found that most of the time I get sick no matter what type of food I eat. What I have found is that if you skip a meal or two and then eat a heavy meal, you will most surely be really sick. So I make sure that I eat a little something even if I'm not that hungry. It also helps to make sure that you eat a bland breakfast if you want to have a nice lunch or dinner that might be fatty or spicy. I hope this helps and feel free to send me a message. I have found that you really have to bond with other people who have had this procedure and you will find that you are not alone. Good luck!
989648
Have you thought about Gastric Bypass Surgery??
1081098
sucks, but that kinda stuff happens.  Could have been a surgical "oops", might have been unavoidable, impossible, really to know.\n\nThe timing of the original surgery may have been imperfect, most common underlying decision that leads to this sort of course of events.  However, this also, may have been out of the surgeon's control... depending on when he got to the hospital, when they called the surgeon...\n\nbile leak too?!, he musta had one nasty gall bladder, was it inside the liver?  Have done such a case twice, really nasty tough surgeries.
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Complications are rare. When complications occur, they may be in the form of: bleeding, infection and injury to the duct (tube) that carries bile from your gallbladder to your stomach.\n\nSome patients also experience diarrhea. The cause of diarrhea after gallbladder removal isn't clear.
479071
Hi\nI haven't had it.  I wanted to get it but the bariatric surgeon I went to wouldn't do it on me because I'm too fat.\nBut..one of my best friends was the first person in our state to get it. She lost 133 lbs.  She isn't skinny, but she's a lot smaller.  She has no regrets and would do it again in a heartbeat. She inspired me to go for a consultation, but I'm not comfortable with getting a bypass so I haven't had surgery yet.