Re: Post surgery gall bladder diarreha

Posted By Joanne h on October 20, 1999 at 19:34:20
Topic Area: Diarrhea
Can someone pls help?
I am a 31 yr old female. On Aug.7.98 I had my gall bladder completely removed after a major attack.  I had just had a baby in June. I was told I could eat/drink anything i wanted from now on. Well, from day one after the surgery, I began to suffer from terrible bouts of diarreah (diarrhea) (crampy stomach, watery stools, gurgly noises etc). When this persisted, and I called the doctor, I was told to try Metamucil, and to allow at least 6 mths for my body to adjust. It would get so bad (up to 8 times a day) that i started to chug Pepto Bismol (this gives me relief). But now i have been told that Pepto will eat the lining of my stomach eventually. I have bouts of diarreha like this about every 2 weeks (sometimes more) lasting 1-1/2 days. Does anyone else suffer from this and what can you do? Will the body eventually adjust? I have made an appt. to see the doctor. Thank you so much to anyone who can help with ANY suggestions.   MJ





I take LoCholest every day to bind to the bile acids in order that I won't have
diarrhea the was occurring daily (and still does if I let up on the med). It
was interfering with my ability to do my job (in a hospital...running to the
bathroom sometimes 4-5 times a half hour). I DON't eat on work days now ...
thank God I work part-time~! But the locholest gives me some relief and I
haven't had accidents since I started it. Ask your doctor. You may HAVE to avoid
fats and oils (I do) and also heavy dairy..ice cream etc. Good luck. JH

[Tracy-T]

Posted By Tracy T on November 10, 1999 at 22:25:15
I had my gall bladder removed 4 months ago. Since then  I have had problems with almost constant diarrhea  immediately after eating.  My doctor prescribed Questran powder.  My complaint is that it is not convenient and the taste leaves a lot to be desired.  I am trying Caltrate Plus chewables, after seeing postings on this page saying they have helped.  I am just hoping that this will eventually go away.  This problem is affecting my life.  I am always fearing the sudden attacks when I am away from home.  Is the LoCholest a pill?  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  












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