Life Expectancy After Gall Bladder Removal

[HerkMondo]

My 18 year old sister is going into surgery to get her gallbladder removed it so unreal i mean why her shes healthy WTF.  According to the doctors it was hereditary and her gallbladder has gone bad at first they thought she had gastritis they later found out that was not the case. I feel real bad for her cause after this she will never be the same she wont be able to eat fatty foods unless she want to become fat.  The gallbladder is designed to break down fatty foods but with out it shes pretty much screwed I'm so mad why the **** did this have to happen to her i mean shes to young for this ****. I don't want her to later in life get sick from her liver or other organs do to an absent gallbladder. So far i bin reading articles on people who have gotten there gallbladder removed and most of them have bin having miserable lives and others have gained lots of weight cause theirs no way to break down the fat in the foods they eat. Others have died a few years after they have gotten it removed and thats what scares me. It makes you think what is the life expectancy after gall bladder removal?

Functions of the galbladder

http://www.liverdoctor.com/index.php?page=liver-problems&subpage=gall-bladder

The gall bladder is the organ responsible for digesting fats -- especially animal fats. Once the gall bladder is gone, it is necessary to strictly follow a low-fat diet, which is unfortunate, because it is not the optimal diet for anyone. Low-fat diets cause people to crave carbohydrates, have trouble feeling full after meals, brain fog, memory and concentration issues, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and may other issues. What's done is done though, and you move forward with what you have.

It is important for your mom to take digestive enzymes -- make sure that they are high in lipase -- and a multiflora probiotic as well as a prebiotic. Mega Flora is a great probiotic. I'm not sure you will be able to readily find pre-biotics in your health food or vitamin store. If you have trouble finding one, email me and I will help you.

This drink will help your mom's liver function more optimally, which is much more important once the gall bladder is gone . . .

Famous People without that have died Gallbladders

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Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) had his gallbladder out in 1965 and died of heart failure in 1973 at the age of 65. Some stories are that he complained of having bad insomnia and nightmares in the late 60s (this is a symptom associated w/ liver congestion to many of us here). Although it could have been the Vietnam war too.

James K. Polk (President) At age 16, Polk developed severe Gallstones  which were removed without the benefit of modern technology, sterilization, or anesthesia. Remarkably, he survived the procedure, performed by celebrated Kentucky surgeon Dr. Ephraim McDowell. He lived to the age of 54

Caroll O'connor died in 2001 at the age of 76. Had his GB removed in 1994 and had a follow-up surgery to remove adhesions (scar tissue) around the area.

1994 + 7 = 2001 seven years

According  to another article some one posted that a co-worker had her gallbladder removed five years ago.  She is concerned because she was told that the life expectancy for any person who has their gall bladder removed is seven years.  

Is this true?  My mother had this same surgery last year.


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[Nikki637]

I had my gallbladder removed at 18, I am now 35. my only problem I have is a fatty liver from not being able to break down the fat. Besides that I'm all good. It's not 7 years expectancy that's ridiculous,  don't worry about it you will be fine
My advice is to love your body excersize daily, limit fat intake, especially saturated fat and also bread.

[flyinlynn]

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[Fazif]

I am 34. I am a man not women. All above comments related to women. So what about men? I had multiple polyps larger size 8mm in my gallbladder. So doctor recommended me to remove it. But gallbladder biopsy said that there was just chronic inflammation. so what do you suggest to me as all great stories related to women who removed their gallbladder. Any suggestion for my diet plan.

[Dougzilla]

My sister 68 years old had her gallbladder removed and died 3 days later. June 10 2016..

[Dougzilla]

My sister 68 years old had her gallbladder removed and died 3 days later. June 10 2016..she had a massive heart attack.

[Positive_Pessimist]

Dougzilla: Your sister must have had underlying medical problems she didn't know about. She would have probably had the heart attack no matter what type of surgery she had-or even if she had no surgery at all.

[Positive_Pessimist]

Fazif: I worked with TWO men who had their gallbladders removed. One had a ton of sludge in his and it was terribly inflamed. The other was a chronic drinker and developed pancreatitis at which time they also discovered the stone and so took his gallbladder out. Years later, both are fine and from what I can see haven't altered their lifestyles in the least-except that the drinker doesn't drink anymore. They both eat whatever they choose to without any ill effects.

[revkrich6768]

I am now at 47 had my gallbladder removed at 17. I'm still alive and plan on living a long time. You don't worry things take care of themselves and its not a problem. My mother had her gallbladder removed at 27, my sister had her gallbladder removed at 22, my grandmother had her gallbladder removed in her 30's. Its just a family thing. Sincerely, Rev. K.L.Rich

[Cindy]

Thank you so much, Dr Watters!

[AsterixTheGallBladder]

Thank you for this comment. You have helped me make my mind up to have the surgery.

[kanselmini]

Thank you for this comment. I just had my GB removed and have been reading all these stories, which have almost brought me to tears in thinking I made the wrong decision. Reading your comment has brought me much relief.