AFTER GALLBLADDER SURGERY

[SKYCOP]

I HAD SURGERY IN JANUARY OF 2008 THIS IS LAST OF MARCH AND EVERY TIME I EAT I STILL HURT, I NOW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY BOWLES, IF I EAT DURING THE DAY WITH IN AN HOUR I AM RUNNING TO THE REST ROOM. I WILL GO 4 TO 5 TIMES A DAY.. I ALSO FEEL VERY BLOTTED AND  AND IT SEEMS LIKE  THE FOOD I EAT JUST KEEPS SWELLING. IS THIS NORMAL AFTER THIS LONG


This discussion is related to Life after Gallbladder Surgery.

[CalGal]

Also consider trying to stay on a low fat diet and try to give your system a chance to adjust. You may not be able to process fats as you did in the past.

[PrincessKatie]

Yes, this can be normal. Some people recover very quickly while others take 3-6 months. I have been without for about a year now and still find that I have to eat differently.

Try eating smaller, more frequent meals and cutting down on any kind of fat. If that isn't working talk to your doctor about it. There are drugs that bind bile acid that I find help. Good luck!