Had quite the weekend. Our son was married on Saturday and on Sunday I started experiencing the same kind of pain that proceeded my surgery for an intestinal blockage which led to my cancer diagnosis. So I feared the worst.
Was relieved to hear I had a big ass gall stone blockage. So after an ERCP on Monday, I had my gall bladder removed on Tuesday.
Anybody else living without their gall bladder? I am curious about dietary changes you’ve experienced etc. My situation is unique because I’ve already had a bowel resection and I’ve had to change my eating habits for that, I’m just wondering how much more my eating habits will be effected.
Thanks in advance.
I would say it probably depends on the person. I personally have experienced little to no difference in my eating habits, while I know some people that are bothered by certain foods. I would say if you are already eating pretty healthy due to the bowel issue, then you shouldnt have many issues going forward with what you can eat.
If you find that you are having digestion issues try supplementing with a digestive enzyme that will aid digestion.
My late father had his gall bladder removed in 1977 or 78, and lived about another 30 years. I don't recall him changing his diet, but perhaps you should consult with a nutritionist to be sure. The Internet probably also has great information.
Congratulations to your son and daughter in law!
Echo the congrats to the son and daughter-in-law.
In regards to diet fatty proteins will give you issues and believe me you will pay for them in bathroom visits. I am a carnivore big-time so I pay often but avoiding red meat & pork products if you can will be beneficial. In all honesty I have not had any issues other than not avoiding those two.
Spicy food I have no issue's with and i'm a chili head. With that said eat light the next few weeks and avoid all fatty foods.
Honestly I’ve had minimal side effects, if any. For the first couple months after I remember having issues if I went too long without eating and would get stomach irritation from bile build-up. Similar effects with overly fatty or greasy foods. However that more or less subsided after about a year, probably as the body adapted to life without the gallbladder. Today I have no restrictions and don’t even realize it’s gone.
Just to further illustrate my point, I just finished my work day, and am eating a bowl of chili, made spicy with habanero, and it isn't bothering me at all. (although reading about Ralphie May has got me thinking, but that's a different health issue altogether)
I hope you are feeling well NC Giants, just watch your fat intake at first, and you'll be fine.
bigblue1124, where are you a chef in NC? I love the restaurants in triangle, and try to check out a few whenever I visit my sister in Durham.
I have trouble with spicy food sometimes, and greasy foods like pizza. Nothing crazy though.