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To ask you : How is life without gallbladder ?

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Soloflight1 · 16/01/2025 08:20

I know boring and completely wrong section but I’m sick and having my gallbladder removed in few weeks - I want to have hope, that life will go back to normal once this is done ! Thank you

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GirlOfThe70s · 16/01/2025 08:59

I had mine taken out last March, aged 69. I have to be careful with fatty foods, as that can sometimes lead to toilet issues. I was in hospital overnight and home with minimal discomfort. One tip, when you are in the car coming home after op, take a cushion to place against you (under the seatbelt).

itsjustbiology · 16/01/2025 08:53

Fantastic..it took a bit of recovering from but absolutely brilliant. I have never looked back ..that pain was awful, never want that again! You will be so glad you had your op promise you x

Tellerain · 16/01/2025 08:39

Rocknrollstar · 16/01/2025 08:23

The only difference I notice is that I no longer double up in pain. Really don’t miss it.

This is what DH says. He had his removed in 2021, and had been told by relatives that he would need to be careful what he ate, but he’s eating exactly as he did before. We’re vegetarians, which might make a difference.

Wickedclimber · 16/01/2025 08:37

I sometimes get a squiffy tummy if I eat fatty foods but honestly, it was pure relief when I woke up from the operation.

Mountainpika · 16/01/2025 08:35

Had mine out in 2005 aged 58. I'm fine. No problems at all. Was in a lot of pain so taken in by ambulance, operated on within 48 hours.

After the operation I was talking to an older friend on the phone. "Can you live without a gallbladder?" she asked me. Er, yes, I'm talking to you now. Gave us both a good laugh.

Cornishmaiden · 16/01/2025 08:35

I had my gallbladder taken out on 3rd December after an emergency admission. Ended up in hospital for 8 days. A month on, I feel great. Still have to be careful with fatty foods and fizzy drinks but compared to my previous pain, that is nothing.
I couldn't have keyhole surgery so have a larger incision scar but that has healed really well too. Good luck with your operation.

Seainasive · 16/01/2025 08:31

I can honestly say I don’t miss mine and never give it a thought.

Stifledlife · 16/01/2025 08:31

No difference at all.
No pain and no having to watch the type of food I eat.

Snowmanscarf · 16/01/2025 08:29

Dh had his out. Generally eats as normal, but has to be careful with fatty foods. Doesn ‘t usually stop him though - he just feels nauseous afterwards.

TulipTuesday · 16/01/2025 08:25

Piggybacking on to your thread if you don’t mind. I’ve had a pretty rough 3 months (and a less rough 2 years) due to gallstones and complications.

I was due my removal on 26th Jan and I was so excited. However, I’m now in hospital due to one of the big stones making a break for it and blocking my bile duct. I’m going to need an ERCP now to take the stone out of the bile duct before I can have my gallbladder removal.

I’m well and truly done with this shit, so knowing there could be a normal life on the horizon gives me hope.

Rocknrollstar · 16/01/2025 08:23

The only difference I notice is that I no longer double up in pain. Really don’t miss it.

Fetburzswefg · 16/01/2025 08:22

Blissful. Never had a moment of bother since it came out, and there is no greater relief than knowing I will never go through the pain of having a gallbladder attack again.

FrodisCapering · 16/01/2025 08:22

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firef1y · 16/01/2025 08:21

I have to be careful what I eat, but i have intolerances as well. You may find too much dairy or fats will make you uncomfortable, nothing like gallbladder pain though.