A question for those who have had their gallbladder removed...

[LaDeeDa]

Do you still have to follow a modified low fat diet post removal or are you pretty much back to normal?

I was told the other day that I would still have to follow this regimented diet post surgery...
I have the appointment with the surgeon on the 25th but I don't see the point in going through surgery if things are still gonna be the same IYKWIM.

Any experiences would be appreciated.

[Novella]

My mum finds if she eats too many fatty food she gets un upset stomach even after her gallbladder removal. She can eat some fat and certainly has more than when she was suffering from gall stones and gallbladder attacks. Good luck with your op

[Madham]

I had mine removed about 5 years ago and it took about 6 months or so to eat a normal diet again although i was a bit scared so i probably dragged it out more than i needed. I can now eat anything. Good luck

[briggsy's girl]

i can eat pretty much anything i like now (curries, chilli etc) but i find if i eat too much fatty crap, i get heartburn really badly. so i just adapted things. i rarely eat takeaway (cos that was a bad trigger) - if i do, i go a less fatty option. i know if i have pastry (pie or somethign) i will have issues later. but as far as everyday food goes, i'm fine - was ok within about 3 months i think

[kawazuki]

im back to regular diet
maccas every now and then, lots of cheeses, red wine lol

had problems, i find if i eat to much fat it just goes straight through like i have the runs but nothing major.

[hj1981]

I had mine removed when i was 29 weeks pregnant - and have had no problems since and find i can eat what ever i want with no problems!! Has been great!