For those WITHOUT Gall bladders!!!!

JMO · July 18, 2006

For some people, this results in GI distress, diarrhea, etc.
I hope that helps and that you're recovering well.

Hello You hit the nail on the head. I went today for my last supper before my Band surgery in a week. I went to cici's and I didn't want to be terrible because I have lost 7 more lbs. and want to lose another 5 before surgery. I went for the cinn rolls, they are my fav. Now I ate no pizza, I only ate salad with low fat ranch. The I ate 3 cinn rolls. Don't know which one did it, but I am happy That will NEVER be my lunch again... LOL LESSON LEARNED>>>

tmarie · July 20, 2006

I have been banded for 2 year and I need to have my gallbladder out. I have been have back pain and shoulder pain for 7 months and have been told it was just stress. When I talk to the surgon she said I didn't need it out and lets justwait and see what happens. My band doctor was upset because he said that I can lose my band if I get infected. I would prefer not to have it out but worry about losing my band. Should I just let it go and wait?

Another thing does the gallbladd have anything to do with weight loss?

tmarie · July 20, 2006

I have been banded for 2 year and I need to have my gallbladder out. I have been have back pain and shoulder pain for 7 months and have been told it was just stress. When I talk to the surgon she said I didn't need it out and lets justwait and see what happens. My band doctor was upset because he said that I can lose my band if I get infected. I would prefer not to have it out but worry about losing my band. Should I just let it go and wait?

Another thing does the gallbladd have anything to do with weight loss?

gentlespirit · July 20, 2006

I've never noticed any problems since I had mine out 25 years ago. They told me a lot of people have problems with citrus, but it's never bothered me.

Emily

KMO · July 20, 2006

Jen, I've had my GB removed 13 years ago. I have a huge problem with greasy and fatty food, it just runs right through me. salad and some foods with sauce kill me too. To the point of which i'd rather puke my brains out, rather than sit on the hopper all night. LOL

jqpublic · July 20, 2006

I' can eat any thing! but I try to stay away with any fatty foods just because of the night mare's of the past attacks.!

Good luck wish you a speedy recovery!John

Kat1215 · July 20, 2006

I had mine out 5 years ago. I can't tolerate iceberg lettuce at all. I can eat spinich salad in moderation, but raw bell peppers give me a hard time. Fried foods almost always make me feel queasy.

DrHekier · July 21, 2006

I just had mine taken out two weeks ago. My band surgery is one week from now, so I have been eating little or no fat for a while now. My question is:
What foods upset your stomach now that your gall bladder is out?

Lettuce has been giving me fits, is this something that get better over time, or am I just stuck to a life with no salad?

Generally gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) should not affect your stomach directly. Some patients will note a difference in ablility to digest fatty meals, and as a result may have loose stools, or diarrhea, for a short period of time after surgery. This is because the flow of bile into your intestines is altered, and bile salts help package fat for digestion/absorption in the intestine.