Originally Posted by Captain Obvious:
This. When going out to eat, you will need to be selective about what you eat. And your plans after you eat.
Yeah....I never recommend eating Mexican or Chinese for the first few weeks after gall bladder surgery. Unless of course you get it as take out and eat at home.
Even then....you designate one bathroom in the house as yours and tell everyone else enter at your own risk. [Reply]
I have to disagree with the "shits" thing being permanent. It is tough at first, long term is dependent on diet. It was explained to me that the gallbladder creates the bile that breaks down grease and fats. Without it, they kind of flow through your system without breaking down (read very quickly!).
I was pretty much back to normal after a few years. Did increase fiber/greens though and tried to decrease fat for basic health reasons anyway, so that may have helped. [Reply]
Originally Posted by bevischief:
This is one reason I have been fighting against this.
Just plan on lots of greens/fibers. Also, SMALL meals for a while. What worked for me for the first couple years after was just breaking my lunch into two small and kept tons of small snacks like granola bars at my desk. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TribalElder:
Please elaborate on the changing of the poo
Does the removal of the gall bladder take away the enjoyment or control of bowel movements? The **** are you guys talking about? What changes ? Shitting is now streamlined? Just wondering :-)
The gall bladder emits a biel that breaks down grease/ oil. If you eat a greasy / oily diet the food will run through you like Carl Lewis. That is how it was explained to me by the doctor. I had mine removed years ago and still have to be careful, especially if I go out to restaurant. [Reply]
Originally Posted by bevischief:
This is one reason I have been fighting against this.
Not a huge deal, but eating barbecue at the tailgate is OUT for me. I've switched over to a mostly whole foods diet and don't have a lot of trouble anymore. [Reply]