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galbladder removal

galbladder removal

I had my galbladder removed four years ago and since then have had chronic diareah continuously. Is this normal for people that have had their galbladder removed? I have tried everything to stop it but nothing seems to work.  The only thing that works is if I don't eat anything.  After eating any kind of meal within about ten minutes the diareah starts and continues for hours.
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It could be your body doesn't do well with fats. I've heard that this is common with post gallbladder patients. I use questran. It binds the bile and causes you to have more formed stool.
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I just had my gallbladder out in January and experienced the same problems as you. After trying several of the Proton Pump Inhibitors (Nexium, Prilosec) I found Prevacid. I has all but stopped the bathroom runs. You have to try them out and see which one works best for you. I also eat small frequent meals.  I lost 50 pounds in last 6 months with this method. Stay away from candy and sweets as well as coffee. I thought it would kill me to give it up as well, but it stopped the suffering. Good Luck.
Laura
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