Anyone have Gallbladder surgery

[RICH1]

Looks like the day has come to have my gallbladder removed... does anyone have diet suggestions? I'm hoping a mixed drink is allowed now and then !

[Mrprez]

I had mine out ages ago due to gallstones. If I had to do it all over again, I would have insisted on trying other alternatives prior to removal.

[fdpaq0580]

Looks like the day has come to have my gallbladder removed... does anyone have diet suggestions? I'm hoping a mixed drink is allowed now and then !

Had my gallbladder removed ortho-scopicly back in the 1980's. Recovery was less than two weeks. No dietary restrictions at that time but was told that body may process some foods differently. I found out quickly that many gas producing foods (raw veggies like onions or broccoli) made life uncomfortable at times. Cooked veggies were better for me. Also, I found certain changes in some personal habbits. Not everyone has the same outcome. Good luck and good health to you !

[oldtimes]

It affects different people differently. I had no issues whatsoever and have not changed my diet at all but never really ate greasy, fried, gravy laden foods anyway so I don’t know if they would be a problem.

[Stu from NYC]

I had mine out ages ago due to gallstones. If I had to do it all over again, I would have insisted on trying other alternatives prior to removal.

My wife had the surgery about 20 years ago and we feel we should have tried other alternatives before the removal.

It is more important than we realized at the time and should only be removed if no alternative.

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

Looks like the day has come to have my gallbladder removed... does anyone have diet suggestions? I'm hoping a mixed drink is allowed now and then !

Have had it years ago... no problem at all.... but feeeeeel so much better. I eat the same... have not changed a thing... why???? because I feel fine.... go with how YOU feel afterward....your body will tell you... uck or not. I am not a big fry person, but I have enjoyed without hesitation when I do. Other than that... honestly no problems.... have a drink on occasion or what ever and see how you do. Pace..... I would not do anything for a couple of months after surgery... let your body heal. Your body will tell you ya or nay to things... but I really dont' know anyone with this surgery that has had to be strict or extra careful... they ate the same.

[JoMar]

Had it removed early 90's, orthoscopic surgery. No change in diet, I don't drink so can't comment on that side but have had no issues since the removal and eat whatever I want. Was back to work in 3 days.

[Art cov]

Had mine removed 25 years ago and was the best thing to do. I suffered periodically for years before surgery. It was a mess with pain and agony. I tried everything, including every potion that I heard about. To no avail, so finally said gitter done! Only a couple bouts since, but very minor compared to before surgery. Most don’t have any problems after surgery.

[Art cov]

O yes, most can eat or drink about anything after surgery. Moderation is probably best! (For anyone). If you suffer often, get the surgery

[Kenswing]

Had mine removed about 25 years ago. Too much sausage or bacon will still upset me but as long as I don't over do it everything is good.

[kaydee]

My husband had his removed one year ago at West Marion Hosp in Ocala.. highly recommend that facility. Also highly recommend the surgeon Dr Krishna Swaminathan.. 352-732-3036 Very successful procedure & recovery with no issues since

[RICH1]

Fantastic recovery... tomorrow is the big day

[RICH1]

Thank you

[RICH1]

Thanks everyone.. hoping for the best

[Mrprez]

You should be fine. Mine was done via a Laparoscopic procedure. I was up and about the next day with no need for any pain meds. The worst part was getting rid of the gas they use to inflate your abdomen!

I eat and drink whatever I want and only have minor issues now and then.

[raynan]

Had mine removed in March of 2010 by laparoscopy and day surgery. Had surgery at 7am and walked out the door and went home at noon. I have trouble with gravy so really watch that and I do drink wine, no problem.

[Mrprez]

Had mine removed in March of 2010 by laparoscopy and day surgery. Had surgery at 7am and walked out the door and went home at noon. I have trouble with gravy so really watch that and I do drink wine, no problem.

As a lifelong southerner you have my condolences on the gravy issue. 😃

[TomPerry]

In October 2012 my gallbladder died and gave me gangrene. I was in the hospital 9 days and had my gallbladder removed. Upon leaving the hospital, my vision was clear. The following week I went to my eye doctor for an annual exam. After of 45 years of eyeglasses/contacts, my vision was 20/20 and has been there since!!!!! I have had no dietary or drinking restrictions since the gallbladder removal!!! How lucky can I be???

[Mrprez]

I wonder how the OP fared with his gallbladder removal.

[JerryLBell]

Had mine removed a dozen years ago as outpatient Laparoscopic surgery. I was out walking the dog that same afternoon and went to a party the next day. The surgery is really, really easy. Like all Laparoscopic surgery, you are pumped full of gas to separate your innards. As soon as you possibly can after surgery, you need to get up and walk around to help get the gas out of your system. Otherwise, it can cause pretty significant pain around your shoulders and neck.

I heal up pretty well and don't scar much so I actually have a hard time finding all four of the small incisions they made in my abdomen to do the surgery. In fact, during a physical several years ago, the doctor thought I must have been born without a gall bladder as it didn't show up in the ultrasound and he had completely overlooked the small scars. And this was before products like Scarzone that help minimize scarring.

As far as living without a gall bladder, the main effects for me seem to be digestive. I can't handle fats the way I once did so fatty foods like sausage can sometimes leave me in digestive distress. Also, it seems for me that when I feel the need to evacuate my bowels, I need to do so NOW. Not soon and definitely not eventually.

Your mileage may vary.