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 think 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 foods, but I never liked them anyway), drink wine, champagne on holidays. I had laparoscopic surgery. 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 kind of complication because bile flows directly into the stomach. My mother had the surgery about 10 years ago, and for the first few years, everything was 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 constantly take some kind of coating medications. But she used to have very severe attacks due to gallstones, and her pancreas is affected by the disrupted bile flow.

Four years ago, I had surgery, and I feel wonderful; I eat and drink whatever I want. As for heartburn, it happens due to high acidity, and there are pills 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, you can live perfectly well without a gallbladder; it doesn't carry much load other than collecting 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 surgery went well, 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 into fried or fatty foods, and after the surgery, 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. Meaning, if I eat something, within 15-20 minutes, sorry to be graphic, I have diarrhea... It turns out this is a side effect of gallbladder removal—poor pancreatic function. Even though 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 a 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 pile of medications. So if there's a way to avoid surgery, it's better to do so. Though of course, it varies from person to person—maybe 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 to this day!! Knock on wood!

Doesn't this approach bother you—just taking and removing? The body has nothing superfluous, 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 result, something else will "fail." Some forms of cholecystitis (not acute, of course, 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 gets inflamed, let's quickly do a laparoscopy on you, only 30 thousand"—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 come 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 talking about gallbladder removal, the bile doesn't disappear anywhere and continues to be produced by the body.

Ah! Well, it's not so 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 quite the correct conclusion... the liver is responsible for producing bile, and it accumulates and is stored in the gallbladder as a 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 a right to exist!

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

I have been in constant pain for 3 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 didn't have such pain.

A year ago, I underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The first month after the surgery went smoothly, but since then, for a year, I have been experiencing stomach pain, diarrhea, and bloating. I was hospitalized again due to stomach pain, and after another examination, I was diagnosed with erosive gastritis and a high titer of Helicobacter pylori antibodies in my blood. I underwent antibacterial treatment, but it didn't help much. I still experience periodic stomach pain, most often after eating.

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 it is removed, it's considered the lesser of two evils. For example, when a meniscus in the knee joint is torn, it's treated as a foreign body and removed through surgery; otherwise, it will destroy the joint. As for diets after removal, one should avoid the three F's: 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 good, 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 I had an ultrasound that showed several stones measuring 0.4-0.6 cm and some sand. All organs are normal. I experience pain, but it's tolerable. 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 do it. I've even gotten the referral for the surgery. Something is holding me back.

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

My stones are very small, and the risk is that at any moment, 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, think about that.

Two months ago, I had mine removed, and I feel terrible—constant nausea, and now there's pain under my left rib.

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 stones are up to 1.5 cm—take Ursofalk), and 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 gallstone. It's a single, large one. I wasn't aware of it. It was recently discovered. They recommend surgery. I'm very afraid of the consequences.

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

Ilka, I have a 23mm by 17mm stone (a big boulder), and I'm going in for surgery on Saturday—I can't bear it anymore. I've known about the stone for two years, drank juices, and stuck 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 things turned out differently. So, as they say, "it takes a crisis to make someone act."

My mother is 86 years old, and for 49 of those years, she has lived without a gallbladder. She eats everything now and has always loved both lard and fried foods, as well as having a drink. So there's 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 to have it removed. 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, they performed laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder. The operating surgeon said to follow diet No. 5 for only a month, then have a follow-up ultrasound and switch to a normal diet. I feel fine, 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 surgery - 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 is 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. 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 loose stools from the bile that goes into the intestine. 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 yourself. 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 clearly explains the importance or lack thereof of the gallbladder: http://www.celt.ru/forum/message/39074.phtml

No, dear, I was prescribed that stinky ursofalk and was taken away by ambulance with a terrible cholecystitis attack. The surgery was done. But like some others—I have both pancreatitis and diarrhea. However, many of my friends don't notice any difference after removal—they live as they did before. Everyone's body is different.

Three years ago, my husband underwent an 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 surgery 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 remove them until the attacks started (I was taken 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 bathroom 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 do it or not?

I have a gallstone measuring 1.5 cm, and doctors recommend its removal. Please tell me, during laser removal, is the gallbladder also removed? And what subsequent diseases can occur? My acquaintances developed diabetes and other illnesses 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 over 38°C... Has anyone experienced this? And how long will it stay 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, having no energy... For the first 10 hours or so after the surgery, I felt nauseous from time to time, and bile was coming out (which is normal). But then, when I was finally allowed to eat (and I was really hungry), everything started to get better)))

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, etc.

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 home, but now I have 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 these entire two years, my life has been hell—lots of medications and constant pain and diarrhea, even though before the surgery, there was absolutely nothing wrong!!!! To everyone considering whether to have the surgery or not, I STRONGLY advise you to think twice; doctors often make mistakes, as 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; read about them and don't rush if the issue isn't urgent yet. Once an organ is gone, it can't be brought back.

If you find stones in your gallbladder, get 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 get tests done, but I'm still not mentally prepared for the surgery.

Half of those who had laparoscopy are perfectly fine, but the other half ended up with some kind of mess! And I feel so sorry for my own body, it's almost hysterical! And on top of that, I'm not even married.

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 is normal. After two attacks, I didn't hesitate to go for the surgery, and I don't regret it so far.