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diarrhea after gallbladder removal

I had my gallbladder removed over 3 years ago.  Prior to the removal, I went to the bathroom once a day.  Since then, I go at minimum of 3 times a day.  If I dont think I get severe pain.  Coffee (which I know is a gastric stimulant) makes me run to bathroom before I have even finished the cup.  I also have severe flatus.  I pass gas ALL day long, regardless of what I eat.  Since the surgery, I can't lose weight either.  Any suggestions to help me with these problems?
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Here is a really good article on postcholecystectomy syndrome.  It sounds like it could help you.

http://www.medfriendly.com/postcholecystectomysyndrome.html
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Try following a lower-in-fat diet to see if it's of help. Many people have bowel habit changes after GB surgery and it's possibly due to the fact that they can't process fats the way they did before the surgery.

You may also want to consider trying some probiotics - that's the good bacteria you should have in your GI tract but may not have due to dietary changes, illness or medication usage, etc. The only contraindications would be immunosuppression or pancreatitis. There are several good brands on the market that include Digestive Advantage-IBS, Culturelle and Flora Q among others.
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