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Subject: Re: problems after gallbladder removal Author: Marie [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 10:11:16 03/20/04 Sat In reply to: Deborah Peters 's message, "problems after gallbladder removal" on 11:50:18 03/14/03 Fri >Last March 19. I had my gallbladder removed in >emergancy surgery, I had a very sick gallbladder and >had liver inzimes so high I had to be put on demoral >for 5 days. My problem is that to this day I still >have diarhea everytime I eat i'm running to the >bathroom within 5 minutes. Does anyone else still have >this problem? What can be done about it? I had the same problem and suffered for two years with constant diahrea. I was told to go on a low fat diet. It didn't help. Everything and anything I ate caused a severe attack. It was as bad or worse than the original gallbladder attacks. I was finally put on a medication called Questran. it saved my life. If you would like more info, e-mail me at mariajbx069@yahoo.com Marie [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: problems after gallbladder removal Author: April Gokee [Edit] Date Posted: 14:52:02 10/13/04 Wed >>Last March 19. I had my gallbladder removed in >>emergancy surgery, I had a very sick gallbladder and >>had liver inzimes so high I had to be put on demoral >>for 5 days. My problem is that to this day I still >>have diarhea everytime I eat i'm running to the >>bathroom within 5 minutes. Does anyone else still have >>this problem? What can be done about it? > What your surgeon or doctor doesn't tell you is that once you get your gall bladder removed, you will have more diarrhea. No one bothers to tell you the bad things that could come from surgery, just the good. But I know how you feel. I don't even like to leave the house because I'm paranoid that I'll be in the middle of the highway driving, no exits near when I have to go, and when I have to go, I have to go NOW. My boyfriend hates it because he likes to go out to eat, and I never want to go, because I know that we'll eat, and then on the way home I'll have to go, or I'll feel sick. I hate it. But see, I was also diagnosed with IBS. I think a lot of people have bowel problems with gall bladder surgery, I dont know if it's just because of the surgery, but quite a lot of people I know have been diagnosed with IBS at the same time as their gall bladder problems. You could talk to your doctor, and see if they have anything you can be put on to control your bowel movements, or at least harden them up. I know they have anti-diarrheal liquid and pills, and I'm sure it would suck, but maybe that would help, especially if you were going to go out to eat. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: problems after gallbladder removal Author: tiff [Edit] Date Posted: 20:04:48 01/02/06 Mon I just had my gallbladder removed 5 months ago. And ever since i have been horrible!!! I would never do it again if i had to do it over. I am always eighter constipated or have such loose stools. I feel sick after i eat and i am always tired. All the doctors i have seen said i have IBS. I am up every night with back pains and gas. I should have never done it! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: problems after gallbladder removal Author: shell [Edit] Date Posted: 09:02:45 02/26/06 Sun I had mine out 5 months ago too. I am going through the same thing. I have no energy at all. I always feel like i'm going to faint. I was told i have IBS too and acid reflux. I have massive pains in the area of the surgery and it makes my back hurt too. My stomach is always so swollen i look 5 months pregnant. That is painful in itself. I have the constipation with occasional diarreha. I always feel sick to my stomach. It is extremely painful to have a bowel movement. Doctor's tell me they can't find what's wrong. It's very frustrating. I did read up on celiac disease and wonder if that is the problem. I am going to have my doctor test me for that. It is almost always misdiagnosed as IBS and alot of the symptoms are what i have. It can be triggered when you have abdominal surgery. All i know is this is miserable. I am about to lose my job because i am always so sick and i can't concentrate. I don't know what to do. I wish you well. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Gallbladder related problems Author: Tim [Edit] Date Posted: 09:46:15 07/14/06 Fri >I just had diagnosis of first gallstone. They decided not to do anything at present - and after the experiences i have read on this site - glad i did not opt for surgery. I have the same pattern constipation/ diarrhoea , low mood , fodd reflux , bloating, etc, etc. The doctors tell you it may be high stomach acid. I was on ranitidine and some while ago proton pump inhibitors. THESE CAUSE DEPRESSION. THEY ALSO SCREW UP YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM FOR A LONG TIME. If you do have high acid take DGL (deglycyrrhized licorice) - no side effects , no bloating , stops the acid. However, as I say , i think the gallstones are from LOW stomach acid caused by chronic stress. If you suffer stress over a long period, your digestion seems to slow down permanently. You produce less stomach acid and probably other digestive enzymes. I believe this puts a big strain on your liver and gallbladder. So try supplements of multi- enzymes (including betaine hydrochloride) for improved digestion. Try the liver detox diet - no sugar , no alcohol , low fat. Boring but should help. Nevertheless, the KILLER is stress. This is also the most difficult to change because if you have a stressful job you cannot just quit because you have to feed your family. Nevertheless, try cutting down on long hours and make sure you take all your vacation allowance. Hope this is of help. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]