Consequences of gallbladder removal

My friend had her gallbladder removed due to stones, and her constant back pain on the gallbladder side disappeared immediately, along with the attacks. She feels well now but needs to follow a diet. She had the surgery not with a large incision but with small 'punctures' (four in total)—I believe it's called laparoscopy.

I had my gallbladder removed almost 2 years ago. I feel wonderful; I followed a diet for the first 2 months, probably. Now I eat everything (well, except for very fatty food, but I never liked it anyway), drink wine and champagne on holidays. I had a laparoscopy. So don't be afraid. Good luck!

Look it up more thoroughly online. I recently read that 40% of people who have had their gallbladder removed develop some sort of complication because bile goes straight into the stomach. My mum had the surgery about 10 years ago; the first few years were fine, but for several years now, she's had constant heartburn and some unpleasant sensations in her stomach. The doctors say nothing can be done, except to take some coating medications regularly. But she used to have very severe attacks with the gallstones, and her pancreas is affected due to the impaired bile flow.

Four years ago, I had the operation, and I feel wonderful; I eat and drink whatever I want. As for heartburn, it happens due to high acidity, and there are tablets for that. Good luck to you, and don't be afraid!!!!

It is advisable to follow a diet for about a year, after which you can eat anything. As doctors say, one can live perfectly well without a gallbladder, as it doesn't carry much load other than storing bile. Don't delay the surgery, as emergency laparoscopic procedures are not performed.

A sore subject, author. A year ago, I had my gallbladder removed via laparoscopy. The operation was successful, and the scars are practically invisible. For the first few months, I was on a diet, then gradually started eating everything again. Although, the term "everything" is quite relative. Even before the surgery, I wasn't fond of fried or fatty foods, and after the operation, even less so... But a few months ago, my health took a sharp turn for the worse. I started experiencing constant nausea (which I never had before the surgery), and an unpleasant issue like food intolerance. That is, if I eat something, within 15-20 minutes, sorry, I have diarrhea... It turns out this is a side effect of gallbladder removal—poor pancreatic function. Although my pancreas never bothered me before... So now I'm suffering. Either I'm nauseous for half the day, or I have to plan my movements in close proximity to the toilet. It would all be funny if it weren't so sad... And the pills aren't helping either(((.

My aunt had her gallbladder removed six months ago, and now it's heartbreaking to see her: she's lost 20 kg, is on a very strict diet, suffers from pain, and takes a huge amount of medication. So if there's a way to avoid surgery, it's better to do so. Though of course, it varies from person to person—perhaps she was just unlucky.

Gallstones form regardless of gender or age. So, who the silly hens really are is still very much up for debate...

I had it removed 15 years ago—everything has been wonderful ever since!! Touch wood!

Doesn't this approach of simply removing it bother you? There's nothing superfluous in the body, and the gallbladder also serves its function. If you remove it, bile will later flow directly onto your internal organs, and over time, this will end badly. Everything in the body is interconnected; remove one thing, and as a consequence, something else will "fail." Some forms of cholecystitis (not acute ones, naturally, and depending on the type of stones) can be treated with herbal remedies. My friend was also told by doctors to urgently undergo surgery "before it becomes inflamed, let's quickly do a laparoscopy on you, only 30,000," and she's only 31! She went to another doctor, is taking herbal remedies, feels well, and has lost 6 kg.

Where will the bile flow from if the gallbladder is removed? Have you completely lost your mind? There won't be any bile at all!

For your information, bile is produced in the liver, not in the gallbladder. Since we're discussing the removal of the gallbladder, the bile doesn't disappear anywhere and continues to be produced by the body.

Ah! Well, it's not all that bad then. I thought there was no bile at all. Now it makes sense. Is it really produced in the liver? I'll go check the medical encyclopedia.

Thank you for the link :)

Not entirely accurate reasoning... the liver is responsible for producing bile, while the gallbladder stores it, keeping it in reserve for an 'unexpected' meal. Therefore, the absence of a gallbladder does not at all exclude the process of bile production in the body. And my advice to you, dear Guest: before writing such nonsense, make sure it has any basis in fact!

I've been in pain for 8 years now... no matter what I do... wherever I've been. What diet... what mineral resorts... all homeopathy... herbal medicine... conventional medicine... everything is temporary... no stones but dyspepsia... dyskinesia... in short, everything in a bouquet... but it's troubling... I can't take it anymore... what should I do:(((((

I have been in constant pain for three years now. I don't want to have surgery. I can't understand why I'm in pain (my gallbladder is one-third full). Two of my acquaintances had their gallbladders removed when they were completely full, and they didn't have such pain.

A year ago, I underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The first month after the surgery went smoothly, but since then, I have been experiencing stomach pain, diarrhoea, and bloating for a year. I was hospitalised again due to stomach pain, and after further examination, I was diagnosed with erosive gastritis and a high titre of Helicobacter antibodies in my blood. I received antibiotic treatment, but it hasn't helped much. Stomach pain still occurs periodically, most often after meals.

The doctors are at a loss. Please advise me on what to do next.

An unhealthy gallbladder begins to negatively affect the pancreas, duodenum, etc. When removing it, one chooses the lesser of two evils. For instance, when a meniscus in the knee joint is torn, it is considered a foreign body and removed through surgery; otherwise, it will destroy the joint. As for diets after removal, one must avoid the three Fs: fatty, fried, and egg yolk. People ask when they can eat everything? Don't worry. Your pancreas will let you know.

After my gallbladder was removed, I started having frequent bowel movements.

I had my gallbladder removed 3 weeks ago, feeling well, not eating fatty or fried foods, everything else in moderation. But I have another issue: irregular bowel movements, once every 3 days, and loose. Anyone know why, please write.

During my second pregnancy, gallstones made themselves known. It's been two years, and an ultrasound showed several stones measuring 0.4-0.6 cm and some sediment. All organs are normal. I experience pain, but it's bearable. I've heard about ZIFLAN. Can anyone else share information about this medication?

Doctors recommend going under the knife. I just can't bring myself to decide. I've even got the referral for the surgery. Something is holding me back.

Good afternoon, everyone. I am currently preparing for gallbladder removal. I found out about my gallstones four years ago. At first, I thought, "Well, they're there, no big deal." But... throughout 2009, I suffered from recurring pains just below my stomach. After another attack, I went to the doctor and learned that due to my gallbladder issues, I had developed pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). The gallbladder itself never bothered me.

My stones are very small, and the danger is that one day, such a tiny stone could end up in the bile duct, and then it's all over—surgery becomes unavoidable, and how carefully it will be performed is unknown.

So, do consider this.

Two months ago, I had mine removed, and I feel terrible—constant nausea, and now pains under my left rib have started.

Think a hundred times before going for removal!!!

Believe me, I'm not exaggerating at all; I'm telling it exactly as it is.

1.5 years ago, I had my gallbladder removed in Kharkiv (via laparoscopy). Now I deeply regret it, as the stones were very small and could have been removed. Currently, in Moscow, they perform this operation through natural orifices (I advise you to wait if it's not urgent). Generally (if the stones are up to 1.5 cm—take Ursofalk), and also from my own and others' bitter experience—consult with several doctors, primarily gastroenterologists!! Now I have constant pain—I don't consider myself a healthy person.

You have very small stones, consult a gastroenterologist—try Ursofalk. Do not undergo surgery. I deeply regret it!!! There are no unnecessary organs!!

I have a stone in my gallbladder. It's a single, large one. I wasn't aware of it. It was discovered recently. They're advising me to have surgery. I'm very afraid of the consequences.

Please advise!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ilka, I've got a stone measuring 23mm by 17mm (a real boulder), and I'm going in for surgery on Saturday—I can't bear it any longer. I've known about the stone for two years, drinking juices and sticking to a diet. But I made up my mind after a severe attack—I thought I was going to die (ambulance, hospital...). I'm really scared of the consequences myself, but the doctor said that one more such attack and that's it, I won't make it. And anything could trigger an attack. I didn't want to go under the knife myself, but it turned out differently. So, as they say, "it takes a storm to make a man cross himself."

My mother is 86 years old, and for 49 of those years, she has lived without a gallbladder. She now eats everything and has always enjoyed both fatty foods and fried dishes, as well as a drink. So, there truly is no limit to perfection.

A month ago, I had my gallbladder removed. I'm currently on a diet, and I was told to follow it for 5 years. I want to know if it's really necessary to eat 5 times a day and for how much longer I need to eat like this? Will it be like this for the rest of my life?

I had my gallbladder removed a month ago. I found out about the stones back in November, but I didn't go ahead with the removal. All this led to a stone leaving my gallbladder and getting stuck in the duct, causing mechanical jaundice.... First, they removed the stone through my mouth with an endoscope, and a week later, I had laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder. The operating surgeon said to follow diet number 5 for only a month, then have a follow-up ultrasound and switch to a normal diet. I'm feeling well, so don't be afraid to have it removed and don't delay like I did. Doctors aren't fools!

What is the 5th diet?

I had my gallbladder removed several years ago (I don't even remember which year). After the surgery - a feeling of happiness! I had two attacks before the operation - thought I would die from the pain... I was on a diet at first, yes. But then everything went back to how it was before: I eat everything I like, I allow myself to drink (sometimes too much). But overall, everything was fine. But then I found out that my pancreas has enlarged. I got scared because they're threatening me with diabetes. And this is a consequence of gallbladder removal. And I didn't know this could happen. Now I'm seriously thinking about both diet and alcohol (I'm not an alcoholic, by the way). So... But don't forget: if the gallbladder is clogged with stones, surgery is unavoidable. It turned out mine hadn't been functioning for a long time. And the stool is loose from the bile that goes into the intestines. I think this way: if the doctor says to remove it, then it needs to be removed. And one more thing: I heard from doctors in the hospital that they don't crush stones and practically don't remove them. Think for yourselves. Listen to the doctors.

And you can find Diet 5 on the internet; there's a sea of information on that topic.

Girls, here's a good link that briefly and very clearly explains the importance, or lack thereof, of the gallbladder: http://www.celt.ru/forum/message/39074.phtml

No, my dear, I was prescribed that foul-smelling Ursofalk and ended up being taken away by ambulance with a severe cholecystitis attack. I had the operation. But like some others, I now have both pancreatitis and diarrhoea. However, many of my friends don't notice any difference after removal - they live just as they did before. Everyone's body is different.

Three years ago, my husband underwent open surgery to remove stones from the ducts. His temperature reached up to 40°C. Now he is perfectly fine and follows no special diet.

I had the operation five months ago. Everyone says I've lost weight (though my weight is actually the same). I knew I had stones for about 10 years. I didn't have them removed until the attacks started (I was taken away by ambulance twice). During that time, I developed pancreatitis and hypertension. Now, on the contrary, my blood pressure is sometimes low, and I immediately run to the toilet after eating. I had one stone the size of a pigeon's egg, while another girl had 167 stones like unpeeled pine nuts. The doctor said about her that her guardian angel brought her in. Everyone must decide for themselves whether to have it done or not?

I have a gallstone measuring 1.5 cm, and the doctors recommend its removal. Could you please tell me if during laser removal, the gallbladder is also removed? And what subsequent health issues might arise? My acquaintances developed diabetes and other conditions after having their gallbladder removed.

My husband had his gallbladder removed on April 15th, and today is the fourth day, but he still has a fever of over 38°C... Has anyone else experienced this? And how long will it remain this high?

Hooray, my gallbladder was removed on February 22nd. Laparoscopy. After the surgery, it was total chaos: waking up from anesthesia, not being allowed to eat, feeling completely drained... For the first 10 hours or so after the operation, I felt nauseous on and off, and bile was coming up (which is normal). But then, when I was finally allowed to eat (and I was really hungry), everything started to fall into place)))

I didn't even last a month on the diet))) Now I feel great, I eat everything, but in moderation. The only thing is, I want to go for a consultation with a doctor, maybe I need to take something periodically to cleanse my liver and so on.

As for all those medications that supposedly dissolve stones, I don't believe in them. They provoke the movement of stones and can only make things worse.

Six days ago, I had surgery, a laparoscopy. I'm already at home now, with a temperature of 37.5°C, weakness, and a pulling pain in my right side. Is this normal?

I had my gallbladder removed two years ago, and for the entire two years, my life has been hell—a pile of medications and constant pain and diarrhea, even though before the surgery, there was absolutely nothing wrong!!!! To everyone contemplating whether to have the operation or not, I STRONGLY advise you to think twice, as doctors often make mistakes, just like in my case! There are no unnecessary organs in the body; now I truly understand that(((.

There are methods for non-surgical removal of stones; do some reading and don't rush if the issue isn't urgent. Once an organ is gone, it cannot be brought back.

If you find stones in your gallbladder, have the surgery and don't delay. Nothing good will come of waiting. I myself underwent open surgery during a severe attack on a weekend in May 2004, followed by peritonitis within a day and a second operation. Then came intensive care and a long struggle to survive that nightmare. Please don't put it off.
Live many long years!!!

I have to go for tests, but I'm still not mentally prepared for the surgery.

Half of those who've had laparoscopy are absolutely fine, while the other half end up in some sort of mess! And I feel so sorry for my own body, it's enough to drive me to hysterics! And I'm not even married yet.

Three weeks ago, I had surgery to remove my gallbladder and have been following diet number 5 since then, with no issues so far. However, I experience liver pain when I overeat, but my temperature remains normal. After two attacks, I didn't hesitate to opt for the surgery and have no regrets so far.