Gallbladder and VSG

[ReEstDec2013 40]

This question is to those who already had their VSG, but prior to their VSG they had their gallbladder removed.

Would like to hear your expereince having both done.

Ever since I had my gallbladder removed over five years ago, I still have issues with using the bathroom. It comes in waves for some odd reason. Sometimes or most of the time the first thing I eat for the day sends me running to the bathroom in pain or I can go days without going to the bathroom at all... Very frustrating! Saw my dr. regarding this issue and he prescribed Nexium. I hate relying on daily meds to remedy an issue. To me it is a bandaid over the issue, not a permanent fix.

Please share your experience.

Thank you.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I had my gallbladder removed a month prior to getting sleeved. I have been lucky and not had any issues as far as bowel movements relating to the Gall bladder removal. Moreso because I'm not getting in as much Fiber and have had to increaes to keep things moving along nicely.

Do you notice it being any different depending on what your diet consisted of? I came to realize after surgery that I had a gluten sensitivity. I always attributed my sinus issue with allergies, but since the sleeve surgery I have had no issues at all.. I used to take over the counter meds daily - only once since surgery in December.

[AtlantaRed 651]

I'm interested in this too! I see all the posts about Constipation after the sleeve but I've had chronic diarrhea for over a year since by gallbladder was removed. Wondering what to expect.

[ReEstDec2013 40]

I had my gallbladder removed a month prior to getting sleeved. I have been lucky and not had any issues as far as bowel movements relating to the Gall bladder removal. Moreso because I'm not getting in as much Fiber and have had to increaes to keep things moving along nicely.

Do you notice it being any different depending on what your diet consisted of? I came to realize after surgery that I had a gluten sensitivity. I always attributed my sinus issue with allergies, but since the sleeve surgery I have had no issues at all.. I used to take over the counter meds daily - only once since surgery in December.

Thank you for your response JerseyGirl68.

Funny that you mentioned gluten…. That is not the first time someone said I might be allergic to gluten. Even my NUT thinks that I might be lactose intolerant. Could be a combination of both. All I know is prior to my gall bladder being removed I never had these severe stomach pains and bathroom issues.

I have not had my VSG yet, but wondered if my current issue will stop, decrease or worsen.

Glad you are doing well, JerseyGirl68. Hope something changes for the better for me once I have my VSG.

[EarthWormJenn 13]

I had my gallbladder removed in Sept of 2012. At the time I had many gallstones estimated around quarter size blocking the bile duct. I never really had any symptoms of trouble with my gallbladder until just before surgery pain started to develop. Currently I’m pre-surgery and I was recommended for the VSG due to during the surgery they discovered that I have end stage 4 liver disease (NASH) non-alcoholic cirrhosis. I’m curious if anyone else has ever had this situation? My Heptologist recommended the VSG due to its 98% rate of success in stopping the progression of Cirrhosis as well as diabetes management. In some cases, curing type 2 altogether. I completely understand that the VSG will not cure the damage that has already occurred to my liver, but I’m concerned with my other comorbid that I am entering a dangerous road. Does anyone have additional comorbid such as diabetes, liver disease, Cushing’s before considering the VSG?

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Thank you for your response JerseyGirl68.

Funny that you mentioned gluten…. That is not the first time someone said I might be allergic to gluten. Even my NUT thinks that I might be lactose intolerant. Could be a combination of both. All I know is prior to my gall bladder being removed I never had these severe stomach pains and bathroom issues.

I have not had my VSG yet, but wondered if my current issue will stop, decrease or worsen.

Glad you are doing well, JerseyGirl68. Hope something changes for the better for me once I have my VSG.

Now that you mention it... I was never a milk drinker prior to being sleeved, so no "diagnosis of lactose intolerance" ... But after I attributed some tummy rumblings to more milk intake. I did switch to Smart Balance Fat Free milk and poof.. no more problems.

I do have some gluten in my diet now, but no where near what I had. I have never felt better. Even my slight case of excema cleared up.

Good luck, I hope things turn out equally well for you!!

[ReEstDec2013 40]

I had my gallbladder removed in Sept of 2012. At the time I had many gallstones estimated around quarter size blocking the bile duct. I never really had any symptoms of trouble with my gallbladder until just before surgery pain started to develop. Currently I’m pre-surgery and I was recommended for the VSG due to during the surgery they discovered that I have end stage 4 liver disease (NASH) non-alcoholic cirrhosis. I’m curious if anyone else has ever had this situation? My Heptologist recommended the VSG due to its 98% rate of success in stopping the progression of Cirrhosis as well as diabetes management. In some cases, curing type 2 altogether. I completely understand that the VSG will not cure the damage that has already occurred to my liver, but I’m concerned with my other comorbid that I am entering a dangerous road. Does anyone have additional comorbid such as diabetes, liver disease, Cushing’s before considering the VSG?

Oh my EarthWormJenn! I truly wish you success in whatever procedure you decide to do to get you 100% better! Curious to know as well for you if anyone else on here has the same elements as you and hope they can shed some light for you.

[ReEstDec2013 40]

Now that you mention it... I was never a milk drinker prior to being sleeved, so no "diagnosis of lactose intolerance" ... But after I attributed some tummy rumblings to more milk intake. I did switch to Smart Balance Fat Free milk and poof.. no more problems.

I do have some gluten in my diet now, but no where near what I had. I have never felt better. Even my slight case of excema cleared up.

Good luck, I hope things turn out equally well for you!!

Thank you JerseyGril68! I am going to do the same and see what happens. Fingers cross is works for me too.

Wishing you continue success on your journey!