I still remember the relief after surgery, that wonderful feeling of there being no pain, and knowing that it would never come back again. Rushing to the hospital was done out of mindless necessity, there was nothing else to do because it literally felt like something was trying to rip its way out of my stomach. I never would've believed that kind of chronic pain can be taken away so easily. Praise medicine, praise God.
I had my gallbladder out in 1984 and have never had any problems. Never changed my diet and haven't had to worry about fats. Not to say that no one will have an issue, but that was my experience. I am 82 now.
@@mariap4870 I'm glad you can read about what you can do to help you. But I wish you could of done something to prevent the removal of the organ..i wish I did. I wasn't told much from my doctor back then, now I have liver inflamation, scarring and a lot of pain. Dr Berg has a lot of good info as well. Best of luck
I'm 71 and had my gb taken out 38 years ago. I've been an active athlete my entire life, and still compete in triathlon, and x-c ski racing, My God I wish there had been a Dr. Melina years ago back then. I suffered for many years all the low-level annoyances caused by not having a gb. But I didn't know that's what the problem was until I started researching my symptoms, on my own, just a few years ago. I can say that Dr. Melina is 100% correct. I did figure out what she recommends on my own, but its taken many years to do so. I can say she is 100% correct. In my case, I don't tolerate Vitamin E so I don't take that. I take a D3 with K2 liquid combo, zinc, magnesium, and ox bile salts. My quality of life has improved greatly! Two pro-tips: Take the bile salts one hour after eating fatty or large meals, and drink more water than you think you need throughout the day
Thank you for this advice. I have had mine out about 10 years ago. I will try this as I have constant pain every time I eat...I get so bloated that my ribs feel like they expanding..... this started about a year and a half ago... so those who are healthy with no gallbladder be grateful! Anyway, have a great day/evening. Take care!
This makes total sense. I had my gallbladder removed in 80s and they told me I didnt need to change anything, I wouldnt even miss it. That never made sense to me, because you had it in your body for a reason. Everything was designed for a purpose. Thank you for clarifcation decades later.
Please listen to someone who went through this 7yrs ago. All she just said is all a sales pitch. I didn't do 1 thing they mention and even my Dr. Said go back to your normal life
@@tommac21so the gallbladder is useless? I'm debating within myself if I should remove mine. I been suffering with gallbladder polyps that get triggered every once in a while and it's a living hell. Wondering if I should just pull the sucker out.
That’s exactly what Im going through. Surgery is on the 24th. I never had a high amount of pain or anything but my indigestion and bloating would last for like a whole day. Burping up food I had 12 hours prior like I just ate. I’m nervous about the diarrhea after. Hope it’s not too bad
@AF-vl5br I wouldn't suggest it . I've had so many problems since mine has been out back in 2010. There's a chance you could get sibo like me and it's hard to get rid of. I use to weigh 175 pounds before the gallbladder was removed, now I weigh 125. So if I was you I would take bile salts before you take it out and that will help you with your symptoms
Yep, infact the first source that introduced me into what actually happens AFTER the removal - meaning the long-term effects and everything that it means to my body - was RUclips and not my doctors - Thank you! Your video is very helpful 😊
I so appreciate this video. So many Doc's and health guru's always talk digestive issues, yet never mention solutions without a gallbladder. Thank you so much!!!😊
Thank you for this information.. I can’t name the test, but ER ran one with an acceptable results number of less than 100. My test came back as greater than 3,000. Yep, that gall bladder needed to go. Good; it’s gone. But why did none of the 6 or 7 doctors involved even mention necessary changes? You are definitely appreciated.
Get the book MediSin…. Eye opener… they’re only taught in med school how to drug it, cut it out or burn it out… they only treat symptoms. Naturopaths and Chiroprator know more about the body and what it needs to heal than western medicine.
@@joycewillis4635 I don't think they actually knew back then, to me, they weren't lying, just didn't know. I had mine out in the 70's and of course, I agreed because I was tired of the pain attacks! Of course, they didn't even suggest watching what I ate at the time - but that would have helped tremendously!
In the ER right now about to get mine removed and when I came in my test came back as over 8000. Gall bladder definitely has to go. Can’t lie though, I’m pretty nervous about it.
Just heard that when taking the bile salts, it’s good to take them an hour or more, after the meal to let the stomach acids do their job with the food in the stomach. The bile salts work later in the digestion process, more in the intestines. For what this is worth. 🤗
I heard that, too. Makes sense since the salts bile are alkaline and will work against the stomach acid tending to neutralize it if taken too soon after a meal.
This post brought a new light of what I can do after having my Gall Bladder removed. I was not told any of this information and I was in the Hospital for 2 weeks in Atlanta GA, back in 2017. My Nutrients and Minerals were extremely low and my Blood Pressure was unstable. So low that I had to get to a level that was safe to have the Surgery. This was the reason I was in the Hospital for 2 weeks. I also found out that this type of Surgery is normally an outpatient procedure but mine was so bad with Stones (had Stones jumping from my Gall Bladder into my Pancreatic causing it to be inflamed and jumped back into my Gall Bladder), that caused me to initially go to the Emergency Room, then ICU, before being assigned a Room. Thank you for helping me to further understand what is going on with me from having my Gall Bladder removed.
Watching this after eating a average size meal and in lots of pain. Gallbladder removed years ago and was given no information on what to eat or what can happen. Thank you for this. Now i know why im getting pain and why i have been getting alot of indigestion.
@@dodgeman338 They have indeed but I survived and haven't gone to one in since 2008 except to ER to get finger stitched after a deep cut ( freak accident)
Harold zink. Your health service is profit based. In the UK we have a National Health system which is paid for through our taxes. Forty years ago I had my G. bladder removed. I am now at the age of 82 receiving bladder cancer treatment and it costs me nothing. Politically I know it is not popular to criticise capitalism in America, but your method of funding health care seems open to corruption. Here in England many fear our government will lead us in your direction. Take care.
@@brianroberts5672 thanks for slamming MY country. Not very nice! I don’t want government healthcare. I had far better healthcare before Obamacare. Also, what the government giveth, the government can take away.
Kana michelle. Sorry you take offence at my criticism of your health system. You are correct that a government can change the system. We have had a National Health Service since 1948. Does your system provide unlimited health care at no cost ( other than taxes)? The poorest receive the same treatment as the rich, unless the rich choose to "go private". Making sure everyone is cared for is called socialism. Your system is much more costly for the consumer and far more lucrative for the supplier. In my country a supposedly left government under Blair allowed some privatisation to creep into the system and the present government try hard, with the help of the media, to hide further privatisation. 80%+ of the people want to keep the NHS. On a personal note I was in surgery on Wednesday. It was an all woman team that are responsible for increasing my life expectancy at NO cost.
Not one medical person told me that having my gall bladder removed would change my life into a nightmare of diarrhea episodes. It should be mandatory for surgeons to tell their patients that they can no longer eat foods that contain fat. Ice cream, butter, sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, bacon, steak, mayonnaise, salad dressings all need to be eaten sparingly, or avoided completely. The good side to this is that there will be weight loss. Medical science needs to develop a different treatment for gall bladder problems, and at the least educate the patients that their eating patterns will have to change drastically if they want to have a diarrhea free life. Surgeons make a lot of money removing patients gall bladders, so they are not concerned about telling them anything about how it will change their lives and make them really regret having this surgery.
I had alot of problems after my gallbladder surgery. Four years after my surgery I went vegetarian. This solved most of my problems. Not a activist or anything just putting this here in the hope of helping someone.
As of now my feelings is better... Thanks to my surgeon. My gallbladder removed 4days ago (june 3, 2021). Finally...., I also thank God for my successful open surgery.
Had gall stones and had to have my gall bladder removed a couple of years ago. Have not had any kind of digestive problems at all since then. I am 77 and made no changes to my diet. Everything is fine.
I have gallbladder remove 23 yrs ago. Started have what was like gallbladder pains about 4 yrs ago….very bad pains…I had all kind of tests…finally had an MRI I had 5 stones in the bile duct….doing better now…
I have found that with consistent fat eating my body more easily tolerates the occasional splurge. Also that oil seed oils, canola, corn, margarine, vegetable etc, are much less tolerated than animal fats, olive and avocado. No science just my experience after 8 years of no gall bladder. Any breakfast cooked with margarine usually results in less than desirable results.
I too noticed that butter was my new best friend, following having my gallbladder removed over 10 years ago. And weirdly, my cholesterol got better too.
The thing is the condition can get so terrible that you end up getting diagnosed with gastro paresis, or IBS, but tests don't show you anything wrong after the organ is removed and you get sick. Had we known this 15 years ago we would have saved ourselves so much pain sickness and Hospital stays
Glad I came across this video; just had my gallbladder removed 2 days ago. Was told "normal diet" afterwards. Definitely looking into these vitamins and supplements and limiting fat intake at meals.
You are smart to begin doing this now. I suffered for years even had multiple er visits, the pain got so bad. It's like severe, severe acid reflux. Though I was having a heart attack... Extremely painful. And no one could diagnose it !!! Arghhhhh
You're an exception so count yourself extremely lucky - for now! Many symptoms and issues occurs years after a cholecystectomy but I hope you're spared.
Had my gallbladder out at 29 and I'm 76. I eat what I want, regular bowel movements, never any digestive issues. Father, mother, sister and my 46 year old daughter had their gallbladder out too. No issues!! Dad died 3 years ago st 97 and my mom is 96 going in 97. Wish everyone well!
This should be shown to all patients after they have their gallbladder taken out. I had to learn this on my own by researching why I was in so much pain all the time. Now I take enzymes that have completely stopped all discomfort from all foods.
@@user-vg8ez9cu6u I take Now Super Enzymes. It's a mix of Ox Bile and other digestive enzymes. I just take one about halfway through my meal. Especially helpful for salads-at least for me.
Some people disagree of the timing to take enzimes, some say an hour before eating, others to take it during the meal... I use to take Solgar digestive enzimes with ox bile but sometimes that gave me diarrhea, I use to take it during the meal... What about fat soluble vitamins, will the liquid form be absorbed faster without the bile or digestive system?? Thank you for your information
I had my gall bladder removed some years ago. I was at work and not feeling my usual self, was having chest and left arm pain. One of my co workers saw me and said "you don't look so good" and I went to the ER where they promptly took me in and did an EKG. That was not the issue. They sent me to Radiology and injected me with some die and an hour later, the doctor came in and told my my gall bladder was SHOT and gall bladder issues sometimes be thought of as "the big one". I got scheduled for surgery and had it ripped out. After surgery my doctor told me greasy foods MAY disagree with me and I probably would feel a sudden urge to poop. He was right about that. People asked if I was in a knife fight (I had 6 incisions) I rarely have any issues no matter what I eat, but when the "urge" comes upon me, I take it very seriously. I had a couple of real close calls, but am now very familiar with an impending "explosive eruption" and head for the john. Other than that I have no real problems, so I guess I am lucky.
My son had his removed and all they would say that he could live without it and no bloody recommendations. Most doctors seem like they want to spend as little time with the patient as possible. Thank you for this!
Thank you so much, hugely helpful and no one told me this when I was on the list for keyhole surgery but my gallbladder burst. I was rushed in to hospital then, in a pretty poor way. I will most certainly be taking your excellent advice. ⭐️🏆
Ever since mine was removed I have had so much trouble. My surgeon did me a huge disservice in saying that “people do just fine without a gallbladder”. Well, not me. Lost 35 pounds which I didn’t have to lose and cannot gain it back, no matter what I do.
I had mine removed while I was 4 months pregnant eight years ago. Worst pain I've had next to childbirth. I wasn't told anything about changing my diet.
AGREED. The attacks were waaayyy worse than childbirth. But since so many people experience mild attacks, I was looked at like a wimp (by friends, family, doctors).
Agreed. I've given birth and tbh the 1st pregnancy I'm not sure contractions came even close to the 5 hours of pain each gallattack lasted. I'm more convinced the contractions may have been a gallattack haha! Second pregnancy here I tried to eat healthy for three years and the attacks are still happening I'm 2 months from my due date, then I plan the removal. ❤️
Thank you. It amazes me how little information you are given post surgery. You’re encouraged to eat good fats and now I realise I need to limit these. 31 years of doing the wrong thing!
Will elaborate? Did you change your diet ? I just got mine out yesterday and now I’m scared that I made the wrong choice . Everyone seems so disappointed with their surgery
About 10 years ago, which was 15 years after my gallbladder was removed, I would have pain in my upper stomach after eating from a food buffet. I guess it was from too much fats in the buffet foods that i couldn't digest. It recently got to the point where my stomach would feel sick after eating butter or burgers or bacon. Then I was diagnosed non alcoholic fatty liver disease. So I don't eat any of those foods anymore.
I wish I could have dissolved my gallstones but they worsened after pregnancy. I felt instant relief the moment I woke up from the surgery after having suffered from constant attacks for almost one year post pregnancy. Now, the only difference is loose stool if I eat too much fat at once or sometimes with coffee. I also noticed I get palpitations with stress and I didn’t before. Definitely good to know how to care for yourself post surgery 🙏
I had received no recommendations about changing diet or taking enzymes or vitamins after surgery. Did figure out when eating much fatty foods that Charmin becomes a best friend.
I had my gallbladder removed six years ago and I have noticed no difference between the before and after with no changes to my diet. My gallbladder had quit working. That's why it was removed. I felt pain in the upper right quadrant and when I was tested for the ejection fraction of my gallbladder it was non-existent. Everyone is different.🤷
Exactly the same for me ,it’s 25 years since I had my gallbladder out and I was told to eat less fat,I did that for 18 months until one Christmas when I pigged out on cream trifle after one too many, I didn’t get any pain whatsoever and since then I eat exactly what I like 😊. Lucky or what ?
@@robbeales5516I'm debating on getting mine out because I'm tired of these gallbladder attacks. Have some polyps and it feels like my gallbladder is on fire sometimes. Nervous about getting it removed though.
I had my g'bldr removed after my delivery of my 1st child. I was 22. I lost 18 lbs. during pregnancy. That was the thinking in 1968. I had my 1st. GB attract within 1mo. of delivery . I asked the MD why I had gallstones. He pointed to my new baby.Pregnacy caused the GB stones. Today I don't believe that. I am a medical professional. I had gravel and stones in my GB. However now @ in my 70's I am having chronic pain under my liver. I have been tested. .all normal. What is wrong? Thanks for your video. As a side note the GB attacks felt like a heart attack.
I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago. I eat OMAD Keto lifestyle. Always take vitamin D3 with K2-mk7. Don't ever eat more then 2 times within 24 hours and always fast 20 to 23 hours a day usually 23. It did take a while to adjust but my gallbladder had to come out, frankly I didn't even think about it and 70% of my caloric intake is polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and saturated fats, 25% amnio acids and 5% carbohydrates. I have never felt better.
Were you vegetarian before surgery? I'm vegan, do a lot to control my diet because of the gallbladder pain but am still recommended for surgery. I am nervous because of contradictory things i've read about post surgery foods being good and bad. It's confusing!
@@SimpleMagicalMantras cut out dairy and although I never ate much fried or oily foods I make sure there's none now. It's harder when other people cook for me, I often get ill when I can't chose or control. I eat a lot of pulses and beans which I read can be bad after surgery... does anyone know if that's true?
I started keto 2 years after I had my gallbladder removed. Nobody mentioned any diet changes I needed to follow but on keto I eat a ton of fat. So far I've had no issues at all no pain, no bloating, no diarrhea.
I just started my husband on keto because he has bloated up like a balloon and I thought that the fat we were eating might have caused more issues. But maybe it's the type of fats. Maybe a good stake us better than a greasy George , big fat burger , but we ate alit if bacon I stopped it after I watched some videos about the fat problem. No more ice cream .
@@lindahyatt5154 with a gallbladder I take notes of things that trigger attacks, fast food hamburgers (the oil the meat is cooked in), dutch bros Freeze (the milk in the mixed ice coffee), the French fries (cooked oil), and beef will make you a bit congested bloated. Not to mention frozen or delivery pizzas and Walmart bakery items. So knowing all this after I get it removed I'll still be avoiding the noted foods. Also no cooking oil no vegetable oil, always butter.
Had mine removed 20+ years ago and immediately started having to deal with what my Dr called "dump syndrome" meaning within eating anything I'm running into the closest restroom within 5 minutes. I also can drink milk or milkshakes as it causes serious cramping for hours. To be honest with you I can handle the situations that I have now much easier than the horrible pain I was in before having it removed. Mine was so filled with stones it weighed seven pounds!
Same here. I had mine removed 23 years ago and I also have the “dump syndrome”. It sucks! And yes, with dairy, I get gas, boating, heavy feeling in my stomach. Ugh! But I as in so much pain before. Mine was also full and overflowing. I had stones blocking my duct. It was awful!
I had dumping syndrome before mine was removed. It seems the gallbladder was helping me breakdown all the carbs and fats that left my stomach too quick. Now I still have dumping syndrome but no gall bladder to help. I'm hurting
I totally agree with this. Why did my doctor and most doctors on here so you don’t have to change your diet. I would think that if there is an organ that is missing that helps break down fat then something would need to replace it.
I was advised not to eat spicy foods or animal fats, ie pork crackle etc. My body has become adjusted over the past 30 years so I can eat these foods in moderation except steak as I feel nauseas each time I eat it. I think that today gall stones are dissolved or broken up rather than removal of the gall bladder. Thank you for the advice of the supplements.
My doctor didn’t even talk to me after my surgery. I know it’s a simple surgery, but I would have appreciated the opportunity to ask these questions. They didn’t tell me what to eat/what to avoid. Nothing.
Addendum: I had loose bowels/diarrhea 4 to 5 times a day for 6 years before my gall bladder surgery. I was told it was a normal part of growing older. the "stool" was not a stool - it was green liquid, i.e. bile. Finally, after searching for diarrhea on the internet for many years, I found Habba Syndrome. The gallbladder was producing too much bile, and then I had gallstones and had to have it removed. I still had diarrhea though, and just the same kind. I have a high-fiber diet, so I knew I was getting enough fiber. Taking ox bile with meals is helping me. That's the only change I made.
I am very concerned about my gall bladder removal. I am scheduled for May 15th. I am 80 and I was hoping to leave this planet with my gall bladder intact but it was bot to be. After ending in emergency with a very painful attack I was told not to ignore it and all the doctors I saw recommended surgery. I do not eat very large meals, I eat small things like around six times a day or less. I like my veggies and I like butter, I eat cheese moderately, fresh mozarella and a little cheddar. Thank you for this video, I am anxious about this surgery….
An advise.. do not go for the surgery.. read The liver and gallbladder miracle cleanse… and follow the instructions.. you will be very thankful.. trust me
Dear Mickey…wishing you the best and don’t be overly concerned. The operation is quite “none invasive” and recovery is minimal time wise. However, give your body a chance to adjust to it’s new circumstances and in my case it took me about 10 months before I got my regular system back running at optimum levels. Good luck~
@@devadattaindia5989 I had no pain other than where they removed my gallbladder. There was only pain when I had to get up and use bathroom. I mostly sat for about 3 days and it slowly got better. My pain was not sever and they had given me morphin pill but that just made me want to sleep and didnt deal with pain. I bought Advill extra strength and it worked great. Really numbed what pain I had. The surgery is nothing,
I had necrosis & perforation of the gall bladder 12 yrs ago, Intense pain that even morphine did not stop. MRI and catscan images were inconclusive They opened me up when life signs dropped and my stomach was full of god knows what, it damaged my liver and left me with a scar from ribcage to belly button. The specialist who did the surgery said that full fat ice cream was the best thing for me, never really changed my diet and have been ok since.
@@bobhazeel yes sounds like it I was told that it’s possible to get more stones in the bile duct I had my gallbladder out 17 years ago at the time the nurse told me to stick to a low fat diet so I try to but on occasions I do eat too much fat for instance I went to a friends golden wedding anniversary the other day and ate a whole load of pastries and cakes put on 3 pounds but otherwise fine.
Y’all Are sooo lucky if y’all had your gallbladder removed but are completely living a normal lifestyle. I read about 1% of people have issues after wards. I’m one of those unfortunate people. Every where I go I need to make sure there’s a bathroom nearby 😭Can’t control my own pooping habits afterwards. Everything just comes out right away, super painful cramps and even not eating makes it bad too. I’ve tried so many diets since then but no matter what foods I eat there’s no relief.
I have to take fiber otherwise I have issues. That's the main change I had to make after gallbladder surgery. I didn't have a choice about removal. Well I did but the choice was to remove it or die.
I had my gallbladder removed in the 90’s and didn’t notice any problems until I got into my Sixties. Just the thought of pizza gives me a stomach ache. Can’t eat a lot of fat, especially red meat.
Dr. Roberts, thank you for this information. Can you please tell me what the supplement schedule would look like in a day? For example - Breakfast - 1 digestive enzyme and bile salt Lunch - 1 digestive enzyme and bile salt Dinner - 2 digestive enzymes and bile salts? I have taken these and ox bile before but really don't know how many and when to take them for max effect. Also, Is it better to take the A,E,K,D vitamins in liquid or pill form? I have been told that taking them in liquid form would mean better digestion. For context: I had my gallbladder removed 13 years ago, and I did NOT have gallstones nor was I overweight category on the BMI chart. They did a CCK hidascan and endoscopy and found gastritis in the stomach, and that my gallbladder was secreting bile at 6%. I had the surgery the next day. I was only 20 at the time, and was told surgery was the only option. I deeply regret the surgery and all of the "you will live a completely normal life and make no changes to your diet" post op advice. When in fact I have been suffering ever since...
I had my gallbladder removed 36 yrs. & had no idea that I would need to make any changes. For years I've vomited undigested food, experienced stomach discomfort, & have had difficulty digesting fats. This short video was an eye opener! How much vitamin E do you suggest? I suffer from IBS now & it presents itself as diarrhea. Should I be taking bile salts then? I developed Hashimoto's several years ago & have heard that lacking a gallbladder can affect the thyroid. Who knew???
Thank you for this information. I just had an emergency gall bladder removal on Friday the 13th. The er staff tells me that my GB was basically dead. I thought I had Covid but that was not the case.
Thank you for your advice. Doctors don’t tell you really what to eat. I had my gallbladder removed this February and I still have trouble eating so I don’t get diarrhea.
Right there with you! I was led to believe as soon as my gallbladder was out everything would return to normal! Here I sit 4 months later and 100 lb weight loss! Still living on soup😢🤦♀️
I had my gallbladder removed 6 months ago and I guess it's better. The only thing that's gone is the gallstone attacks but not the nausea and digestive issues. My surgeon said I'd be totally fine in 1 month, but other family members that went through it said 3. The foods that trigger my nausea change all the time so I still feel out of control like when my gallstone attacks started this time last year.
I had to remove my GB at 18years of age. I was never told anything about diet changes. No enzymes or bile salts given to me. I have suffered my entire life. I am 71 yrs. old
That is exactly what happened to me, too. My gallbladder was removed at 18 years old, I’m 67 now. It makes me angry that I was never told about this. I was actually told “you don’t need your gallbladder.” I remember thinking, “then why do we have it?” Back then, it never even occurred to me to question a doctor. Now, I research everything. I’m glad to find out about these things now, so I can at least start taking the supplements that will help me. 😕
@@bobjoe8763 For me, it was changing my diet. I gained a lot of weight and got gallstones. Had gallbladder removed. Having a lot of digestive issues. Probiotics helps a lot. And for me losing weight, eating healthy changed the game.
@@bobjoe8763 please make sure you walk after surgery every 3 hours or less to prevent blood clots. I had one in each lung and I’m blessed to still be here. I’ll definitely get these supplements 😉
Had my gall bladder remove in 2009, never noticed a difference after the laproscopic incisions healed. Still don't to this day. My Mom on the other had was not able to digest bacon or other pork products after hers was removed. I think it just depends on the individual.
I wish I had known this three years ago when it was done; I should have known better, being a former nurse. I have continuous heartburn problems, for one. My primary does not listen when I've told her I feel a lump behind my ribs and right kidney.
GB surgery turned into liver failure within a week. An ER doc (not the surgeon) and an ERCP saved my life. No problems eating, but my liver is forever compromised because of this. I was lucky.
GB surgery done laparoscopic, stones were in the ducts up into opening of my liver and pancreas. Surgeon never checked or removed them…Within 6 days post op My liver was blocked and I turned yellow. I went to my surgeon I such pain I couldn’t speak, he sent me to ER, the doc there knew Immediatly what was wrong. I was admitted and had an ERCP the next day. But I learned, all being a doctor means you can pass medical school, it does not mean you can connect the dots. Meds for a year and no alcohol. For that year, barely none now.
I really had no choice with mine. I almost died. The surgeon said I was full of gangrene. Spent a week in hospital and 4 weeks off work afterwards. Changes weren't discussed with me. If they didn't operate when they did I wouldn't be here.
@@lindao7887 it depends. They were going to do the short incision and suck the gall bladder out, but upon reviewing, they could not do and they did open surgery and removed my gallbladder but it had ripped and there was leakage plus it was hard with gangrene. Plys part of my gallbladder was wrapped around my intestines and stuck on them.. I am so lucky I was not as sick as I could be. I had nausea after eating and my front half, side and half of my back ached really bad. I was miserable for a week. I called my doctor and he told me to get to the hospital. Any longer and I would have been vomiting big time. My blood pressure was was 62/30, which is bad. They took so much blood from me that they started having problems filling a bottle. I look like a Vampire now. But I am mending.
2 yrs. Ago my gallbladder was removed.. And. My Doctor never told or prescribe anything to maintain my wellbeing..now I suffer from bloating, lbm, pain at right upper rib cage.. Difficulty of digesting.. Gas reflux... Yeahhhh what a great Doc.
Féria, I too have pain in my right upper quadrant under rib cage.!!!! Sometimes the pain takes my breath away. It feels almost like a muscle cramp and is located where i had the pain from having gallstones and had gallbladder removed. I have been telling Dr about it for years but nothing showing on CT scan ? Do you know what it is? Thanks
Yes you can continue to eat plenty of fats. I had my gall bladder removed 10 years ago. I eat a strictly carnivore diet high in fat. I eat a 12 oz ribeye steak fir lunch and dinner most days and i am thriving with no issues. It took several months fir my body adjust. I believe that my liver simply excretes much more bile on a continuous basis throughout the day. I also eat bacon and cheeses and tons of butter.
I had my gall bladder removed about 6 years ago, nobody told what I could or couldn't eat. I have experimented, and found by trail and error what to and what not to eat.
This is interesting because I had my gallbladder removed when I was 5 months pregnant (Cedars Sinai, LA, CA) in 1987. My baby and I almost died but recovered beautifully and haven’t had any problems since.
Nobody told me this. The doctor said everything would be normal. I had diarrhea so bad I had to quit my job and couldn’t go very far from home. For years doctors said it had nothing to do with my gall bladder removal; I just had IBS and live with it. Finally the doctor said my diarrhea *was* due to bile spillage and put me on a medication called Colestid. Amazing.
I had my gallbladder removed last summer. I'm 26, I was told by the doctors that a month later i can contiune as normal. I was previously gluten free due to the pain. Once, the doctors told me i wasnt gluten free and just missed death from an expired gallbladder. I ate like shit, i felt amazing, no more pain, but now, a year later. I feel horrid. Especially if i go out drinking, i am almost bed ridden for 3+ days. I get almost shocks to my whole body. I havent passed out and it isnt exactly pain, but man, it's such a bizarre feeling it scares me. I finally scheduled a doctor's appointment for next monday. I am honestly worried they are going to tell me that i have something terribly wrong with me.
I have put on about 15 pounds since my cholecystectomy a few months ago. I'm 66 and weigh 232 pounds now. I appreciate the information. I want to lose 30-40 pounds and don't know where to get information to do this. Suggestions. Cookbooks?
How’d it go? I had mine removed on Friday, they said mine was full of stones as well and ended up having to chisel it out because it was stuck to my liver
@@amberlancaster8570 they must have had to do a lot because it was the most pain. I had a reconnected colon at the same time 55 staples down my abdomen and it only hurt where I thought my gallbladder used to live. I see surgeon on Wed and will ask him what he had to do. I have had a lot of mucus but don’t know if from gallbladder or colon surgery. Eating a very bland surgical soft diet and so far no gut issues. Hope yours is ok.
I had mine out 45 years ago, who knows what issues I've had have been caused by this??? Just makes me sick that Doctors (mine?) should know this and check into it further when I complain of certain issues instead of just saying well, you're old and you have diabetes and you're overweight - makes me think that they think it's all because of those things and I think some are not.
If you try Keto or Carnivore lifestyles you will need to talk to your gastrointestinal specialist to get specific instructions for you on supplements. But it's not difficult to add these requirements and you'll be glad you did!
I still remember the relief after surgery, that wonderful feeling of there being no pain, and knowing that it would never come back again. Rushing to the hospital was done out of mindless necessity, there was nothing else to do because it literally felt like something was trying to rip its way out of my stomach. I never would've believed that kind of chronic pain can be taken away so easily. Praise medicine, praise God.
I had my gallbladder out in 1984 and have never had any problems. Never changed my diet and haven't had to worry about fats. Not to say that no one will have an issue, but that was my experience. I am 82 now.
This was helpful. I had mine removed 15 years ago and not one word was mentioned by the medical staff about how to adjust to having no gall bladder.
Had mine removed this past Tuesday and wasn’t told anything. Discharge papers said that i can continue a regular diet
@@mariap4870 I'm glad you can read about what you can do to help you. But I wish you could of done something to prevent the removal of the organ..i wish I did. I wasn't told much from my doctor back then, now I have liver inflamation, scarring and a lot of pain. Dr Berg has a lot of good info as well. Best of luck
Same. Had mine removed in 2011 and no one mentioned enzymes, salts or supplements!
Same here
That is terrible.
I'm 71 and had my gb taken out 38 years ago. I've been an active athlete my entire life, and still compete in triathlon, and x-c ski racing, My God I wish there had been a Dr. Melina years ago back then. I suffered for many years all the low-level annoyances caused by not having a gb. But I didn't know that's what the problem was until I started researching my symptoms, on my own, just a few years ago. I can say that Dr. Melina is 100% correct. I did figure out what she recommends on my own, but its taken many years to do so. I can say she is 100% correct. In my case, I don't tolerate Vitamin E so I don't take that. I take a D3 with K2 liquid combo, zinc, magnesium, and ox bile salts. My quality of life has improved greatly! Two pro-tips: Take the bile salts one hour after eating fatty or large meals, and drink more water than you think you need throughout the day
Thank you for the advice.
Thank you for your helpful remarks. Do you mind sharing the brand of Ox Bile that has worked for you?
Someone else said an hour after?
With diarrhea, bile salts shouldn’t be used.
@reflectionsinthebible3579 Yep. That's correct, one hour after. Thanks for the heads-up about that typo. I've corrected my original post.
Thank you for this advice. I have had mine out about 10 years ago. I will try this as I have constant pain every time I eat...I get so bloated that my ribs feel like they expanding..... this started about a year and a half ago... so those who are healthy with no gallbladder be grateful! Anyway, have a great day/evening. Take care!
This makes total sense. I had my gallbladder removed in 80s and they told me I didnt need to change anything, I wouldnt even miss it.
That never made sense to me, because you had it in your body for a reason. Everything was designed for a purpose.
Thank you for clarifcation decades later.
Please listen to someone who went through this 7yrs ago. All she just said is all a sales pitch. I didn't do 1 thing they mention and even my Dr. Said go back to your normal life
Lucky you...
@@tommac21so the gallbladder is useless? I'm debating within myself if I should remove mine. I been suffering with gallbladder polyps that get triggered every once in a while and it's a living hell. Wondering if I should just pull the sucker out.
That’s exactly what Im going through. Surgery is on the 24th. I never had a high amount of pain or anything but my indigestion and bloating would last for like a whole day. Burping up food I had 12 hours prior like I just ate. I’m nervous about the diarrhea after. Hope it’s not too bad
@AF-vl5br I wouldn't suggest it . I've had so many problems since mine has been out back in 2010. There's a chance you could get sibo like me and it's hard to get rid of. I use to weigh 175 pounds before the gallbladder was removed, now I weigh 125. So if I was you I would take bile salts before you take it out and that will help you with your symptoms
Yep, infact the first source that introduced me into what actually happens AFTER the removal - meaning the long-term effects and everything that it means to my body - was RUclips and not my doctors - Thank you! Your video is very helpful 😊
I wish they would have taught me this after surgery years ago! Thank you!
I so appreciate this video. So many Doc's and health guru's always talk digestive issues, yet never mention solutions without a gallbladder. Thank you so much!!!😊
Thank you for this information.. I can’t name the test, but ER ran one with an acceptable results number of less than 100. My test came back as greater than 3,000. Yep, that gall bladder needed to go. Good; it’s gone. But why did none of the 6 or 7 doctors involved even mention necessary changes? You are definitely appreciated.
Get the book MediSin…. Eye opener… they’re only taught in med school how to drug it, cut it out or burn it out… they only treat symptoms. Naturopaths and Chiroprator know more about the body and what it needs to heal than western medicine.
@@joycewillis4635 Facts!
@@joycewillis4635 I don't think they actually knew back then, to me, they weren't lying, just didn't know. I had mine out in the 70's and of course, I agreed because I was tired of the pain attacks! Of course, they didn't even suggest watching what I ate at the time - but that would have helped tremendously!
In the ER right now about to get mine removed and when I came in my test came back as over 8000. Gall bladder definitely has to go. Can’t lie though, I’m pretty nervous about it.
@@Nezghoul92 how did it go?
Just heard that when taking the bile salts, it’s good to take them an hour or more, after the meal to let the stomach acids do their job with the food in the stomach. The bile salts work later in the digestion process, more in the intestines. For what this is worth. 🤗
I heard that, too. Makes sense since the salts bile are alkaline and will work against the stomach acid tending to neutralize it if taken too soon after a meal.
If you are plagued with diarrhea bile salts shouldn’t be used. Without a gall bladder there can be too much bile which can cause the diarrhea.
Thank you for clarification. I find I must take a daily fiber. It's the only thing that help the IBS-D.
This post brought a new light of what I can do after having my Gall Bladder removed. I was not told any of this information and I was in the Hospital for 2 weeks in Atlanta GA, back in 2017. My Nutrients and Minerals were extremely low and my Blood Pressure was unstable. So low that I had to get to a level that was safe to have the Surgery. This was the reason I was in the Hospital for 2 weeks. I also found out that this type of Surgery is normally an outpatient procedure but mine was so bad with Stones (had Stones jumping from my Gall Bladder into my Pancreatic causing it to be inflamed and jumped back into my Gall Bladder), that caused me to initially go to the Emergency Room, then ICU, before being assigned a Room. Thank you for helping me to further understand what is going on with me from having my Gall Bladder removed.
Watching this after eating a average size meal and in lots of pain. Gallbladder removed years ago and was given no information on what to eat or what can happen. Thank you for this. Now i know why im getting pain and why i have been getting alot of indigestion.
sent to me by a friend. i was told that i didn't have to change anything after having my gall bladder removed - thanks for the video!
You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
I was told the same thing! Having pain now and have just bought purified bile salts to try. Will see how that goes
@@barbsetty5386 how did it work with meals that caused pain?
@@TFHxPESTILENCE pain lessened considerably. Still had some but it was manageable
@@barbsetty5386 when are you taking them? Beginning of meal? End? I just started yesterday. Also, how many days before they really become effective?
I wish I never had mine removed years ago. I was young and stupid and "trusted" doctors.
Thank you for the info.
I will never ever go to another doctor again. They will f*** your health and take all your money
@@dodgeman338 They have indeed but I survived and haven't gone to one in since 2008 except to ER to get finger stitched after a deep cut ( freak accident)
Harold zink.
Your health service is profit based. In the UK we have a National Health system which is paid for through our taxes. Forty years ago I had my G. bladder removed. I am now at the age of 82 receiving bladder cancer treatment and it costs me nothing. Politically I know it is not popular to criticise capitalism in America, but your method of funding health care seems open to corruption. Here in England many fear our government will lead us in your direction. Take care.
@@brianroberts5672 thanks for slamming MY country. Not very nice! I don’t want government healthcare. I had far better healthcare before Obamacare. Also, what the government giveth, the government can take away.
Kana michelle. Sorry you take offence at my criticism of your health system. You are correct that a government can change the system. We have had a National Health Service since 1948. Does your system provide unlimited health care at no cost ( other than taxes)? The poorest receive the same treatment as the rich, unless the rich choose to "go private". Making sure everyone is cared for is called socialism. Your system is much more costly for the consumer and far more lucrative for the supplier. In my country a supposedly left government under Blair allowed some privatisation to creep into the system and the present government try hard, with the help of the media, to hide further privatisation. 80%+ of the people want to keep the NHS.
On a personal note I was in surgery on Wednesday. It was an all woman team that are responsible for increasing my life expectancy at NO cost.
Not one medical person told me that having my gall bladder removed would change my life into a nightmare of diarrhea episodes. It should be mandatory for surgeons to tell their patients that they can no longer eat foods that contain fat. Ice cream, butter, sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, bacon, steak, mayonnaise, salad dressings all need to be eaten sparingly, or avoided completely. The good side to this is that there will be weight loss. Medical science needs to develop a different treatment for gall bladder problems, and at the least educate the patients that their eating patterns will have to change drastically if they want to have a diarrhea free life. Surgeons make a lot of money removing patients gall bladders, so they are not concerned about telling them anything about how it will change their lives and make them really regret having this surgery.
The first clue that they don’t care is how rich they are and how botched we all are from them getting rich.
I had alot of problems after my gallbladder surgery. Four years after my surgery I went vegetarian. This solved most of my problems. Not a activist or anything just putting this here in the hope of helping someone.
It is called plant base
I can certainly tell the difference when I eat meat. I have pain where my gall bladder was.
Same - I am high plant based. I do like an egg salad once a month
I had to do the same thing… I was wondering about this because I get sick eating meet
As of now my feelings is better... Thanks to my surgeon. My gallbladder removed 4days ago (june 3, 2021). Finally...., I also thank God for my successful open surgery.
Hope you continue to feel better Sherlyn, God bless you and your recovery!! 💗💖
Had gall stones and had to have my gall bladder removed a couple of years ago. Have not had any kind of digestive problems at all since then. I am 77 and made no changes to my diet. Everything is fine.
Thats fantastic!
What do you eat?
@@Cxndamita Anything I want but I never liked spicy hot foods.
@@bobthbldr3 I see...
So what is your diet like.?
Thank you so much! I wish the doctor that removed my gall bladder would have told me this!
I have gallbladder remove 23 yrs ago. Started have what was like gallbladder pains about 4 yrs ago….very bad pains…I had all kind of tests…finally had an MRI I had 5 stones in the bile duct….doing better now…
I have found that with consistent fat eating my body more easily tolerates the occasional splurge. Also that oil seed oils, canola, corn, margarine, vegetable etc, are much less tolerated than animal fats, olive and avocado. No science just my experience after 8 years of no gall bladder. Any breakfast cooked with margarine usually results in less than desirable results.
Margarine is gross, it’s unnatural. I love my butter.
I too noticed that butter was my new best friend, following having my gallbladder removed over 10 years ago. And weirdly, my cholesterol got better too.
The thing is the condition can get so terrible that you end up getting diagnosed with gastro paresis, or IBS, but tests don't show you anything wrong after the organ is removed and you get sick. Had we known this 15 years ago we would have saved ourselves so much pain sickness and Hospital stays
@@lindahyatt5154 what do you mean? I just got my gallbladder out and now I’m freaking out because everyone is saying things will get worse not better
@@vieuphoria1008 don't freak out what you need to do just look into what kind of diet you should be on after you have the gallbladder removal
Glad I came across this video; just had my gallbladder removed 2 days ago. Was told "normal diet" afterwards. Definitely looking into these vitamins and supplements and limiting fat intake at meals.
You are smart to begin doing this now. I suffered for years even had multiple er visits, the pain got so bad. It's like severe, severe acid reflux. Though I was having a heart attack... Extremely painful. And no one could diagnose it !!! Arghhhhh
@@patcummings6950 I even thought the pain that took me to the ER the last time before surgery was worse than labor! lol
No gallbladder. No issues. Regular digestion and bathroom habits. Good skin hair and nail. Thankful!!!
You're an exception so count yourself extremely lucky - for now! Many symptoms and issues occurs years after a cholecystectomy but I hope you're spared.
Had my gallbladder out at 29 and I'm 76. I eat what I want, regular bowel movements, never any digestive issues. Father, mother, sister and my 46 year old daughter had their gallbladder out too. No issues!! Dad died 3 years ago st 97 and my mom is 96 going in 97. Wish everyone well!
@@irenagough1014 Gives me hope. I'm 17 and have to get mine removed in a month.
Lucky you
@@LavishDgoatHow did it go? Was it scary?
I had my gallbladder removed 40 years ago and have noticed no problems in all these years.
I had my gallbladder removed 2 days ago… here looking for info. Thanks!
This should be shown to all patients after they have their gallbladder taken out. I had to learn this on my own by researching why I was in so much pain all the time. Now I take enzymes that have completely stopped all discomfort from all foods.
Which brand of enzymes please?
@@user-vg8ez9cu6u I take Now Super Enzymes. It's a mix of Ox Bile and other digestive enzymes. I just take one about halfway through my meal. Especially helpful for salads-at least for me.
@@sattice thank you 😊
Some people disagree of the timing to take enzimes, some say an hour before eating, others to take it during the meal... I use to take Solgar digestive enzimes with ox bile but sometimes that gave me diarrhea, I use to take it during the meal... What about fat soluble vitamins, will the liquid form be absorbed faster without the bile or digestive system?? Thank you for your information
I had my gall bladder removed some years ago. I was at work and not feeling my usual self, was having chest and left arm pain. One of my co workers saw me and said "you don't look so good" and I went to the ER where they promptly took me in and did an EKG. That was not the issue. They sent me to Radiology and injected me with some die and an hour later, the doctor came in and told my my gall bladder was SHOT and gall bladder issues sometimes be thought of as "the big one". I got scheduled for surgery and had it ripped out. After surgery my doctor told me greasy foods MAY disagree with me and I probably would feel a sudden urge to poop. He was right about that. People asked if I was in a knife fight (I had 6 incisions) I rarely have any issues no matter what I eat, but when the "urge" comes upon me, I take it very seriously. I had a couple of real close calls, but am now very familiar with an impending "explosive eruption" and head for the john. Other than that I have no real problems, so I guess I am lucky.
I know exactly how you feel! Do not stop to do something on the way or anything - but getting to the John, pronto!
Ripped 😂
Yeah none of the docs tell ya about that. 🤣🤣 I told my daughter not to expect me to go to far to eat out somewhere.
I am sending this to my daughter who just got gallbladder removed, Thanks!
My son had his removed and all they would say that he could live without it and no bloody recommendations. Most doctors seem like they want to spend as little time with the patient as possible. Thank you for this!
I have been Keto for 7 years. LOTS of fats. LOTS of rib eye steaks. Gallbladder removed 33 years ago…
Had mine removed years ago and had no issues, even did the keto diet with no issue.
Thank you so much, hugely helpful and no one told me this when I was on the list for keyhole surgery but my gallbladder burst. I was rushed in to hospital then, in a pretty poor way. I will most certainly be taking your excellent advice. ⭐️🏆
Ever since mine was removed I have had so much trouble. My surgeon did me a huge disservice in saying that “people do just fine without a gallbladder”. Well, not me. Lost 35 pounds which I didn’t have to lose and cannot gain it back, no matter what I do.
Thanks for making this short and sweet. Really appreciate the info.
I had mine removed while I was 4 months pregnant eight years ago. Worst pain I've had next to childbirth. I wasn't told anything about changing my diet.
AGREED. The attacks were waaayyy worse than childbirth. But since so many people experience mild attacks, I was looked at like a wimp (by friends, family, doctors).
Agreed. I've given birth and tbh the 1st pregnancy I'm not sure contractions came even close to the 5 hours of pain each gallattack lasted. I'm more convinced the contractions may have been a gallattack haha! Second pregnancy here I tried to eat healthy for three years and the attacks are still happening I'm 2 months from my due date, then I plan the removal. ❤️
@@mailboxxy they are the worst! I feel for you. I hope you feel better quick! ❤
Thank you. It amazes me how little information you are given post surgery. You’re encouraged to eat good fats and now I realise I need to limit these. 31 years of doing the wrong thing!
Yes, l also was never given this information. Could this cause the increase in weight l have gained?
There's people without gallbladders on keto. Some who've even said that low fat made it worse.
I never changed what I ate after the gallbladder surgery and never noticed anything different.
Same happened to me, your not alone!
@@spreadthegospel6667 you’re = you are. “Your” is used when, for example, referring to something that belongs to someone....”hey, is that your car?”
Had mine removed years ago and I’ve never had any problems.
THIS IS SO ENCOURAGING THANKS
Will elaborate? Did you change your diet ? I just got mine out yesterday and now I’m scared that I made the wrong choice . Everyone seems so disappointed with their surgery
had mine out 20 years ago. no diet restrictions , no problems. "naturopathic" indeed
About 10 years ago, which was 15 years after my gallbladder was removed, I would have pain in my upper stomach after eating from a food buffet. I guess it was from too much fats in the buffet foods that i couldn't digest. It recently got to the point where my stomach would feel sick after eating butter or burgers or bacon. Then I was diagnosed non alcoholic fatty liver disease. So I don't eat any of those foods anymore.
I wish I could have dissolved my gallstones but they worsened after pregnancy. I felt instant relief the moment I woke up from the surgery after having suffered from constant attacks for almost one year post pregnancy. Now, the only difference is loose stool if I eat too much fat at once or sometimes with coffee. I also noticed I get palpitations with stress and I didn’t before. Definitely good to know how to care for yourself post surgery 🙏
I had received no recommendations about changing diet or taking enzymes or vitamins after surgery. Did figure out when eating much fatty foods that Charmin becomes a best friend.
I had my gallbladder removed six years ago and I have noticed no difference between the before and after with no changes to my diet. My gallbladder had quit working. That's why it was removed. I felt pain in the upper right quadrant and when I was tested for the ejection fraction of my gallbladder it was non-existent. Everyone is different.🤷
Exactly the same for me ,it’s 25 years since I had my gallbladder out and I was told to eat less fat,I did that for 18 months until one Christmas when I pigged out on cream trifle after one too many, I didn’t get any pain whatsoever and since then I eat exactly what I like 😊. Lucky or what ?
@@robbeales5516I'm debating on getting mine out because I'm tired of these gallbladder attacks. Have some polyps and it feels like my gallbladder is on fire sometimes.
Nervous about getting it removed though.
LOVE your advice. Short and to the point.
I had my g'bldr removed after my delivery of my 1st child. I was 22. I lost 18 lbs. during pregnancy. That was the thinking in 1968. I had my 1st. GB attract within 1mo. of delivery . I asked the MD why I had gallstones. He pointed to my new baby.Pregnacy caused the GB stones. Today I don't believe that. I am a medical professional. I had gravel and stones in my GB. However now @ in my 70's I am having chronic pain under my liver. I have been tested. .all normal. What is wrong? Thanks for your video. As a side note the GB attacks felt like a heart attack.
I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago.
I eat OMAD Keto lifestyle.
Always take vitamin D3 with K2-mk7.
Don't ever eat more then 2 times within 24 hours and always fast 20 to 23 hours a day usually 23.
It did take a while to adjust but my gallbladder had to come out, frankly I didn't even think about it and 70% of my caloric intake is polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and saturated fats, 25% amnio acids and 5% carbohydrates.
I have never felt better.
Lovely to hear this after 40 years.
Easy to understand and right to the point. Thank you.
I’m a vegetarian with a very strict diet after my gallbladder was taken out three years ago I lost over 90 pounds
Were you vegetarian before surgery? I'm vegan, do a lot to control my diet because of the gallbladder pain but am still recommended for surgery. I am nervous because of contradictory things i've read about post surgery foods being good and bad. It's confusing!
What changes have you made?
@@SimpleMagicalMantras cut out dairy and although I never ate much fried or oily foods I make sure there's none now. It's harder when other people cook for me, I often get ill when I can't chose or control.
I eat a lot of pulses and beans which I read can be bad after surgery... does anyone know if that's true?
I started keto 2 years after I had my gallbladder removed. Nobody mentioned any diet changes I needed to follow but on keto I eat a ton of fat. So far I've had no issues at all no pain, no bloating, no diarrhea.
I just started my husband on keto because he has bloated up like a balloon and I thought that the fat we were eating might have caused more issues. But maybe it's the type of fats. Maybe a good stake us better than a greasy George , big fat burger , but we ate alit if bacon I stopped it after I watched some videos about the fat problem. No more ice cream .
@@lindahyatt5154 with a gallbladder I take notes of things that trigger attacks, fast food hamburgers (the oil the meat is cooked in), dutch bros Freeze (the milk in the mixed ice coffee), the French fries (cooked oil), and beef will make you a bit congested bloated. Not to mention frozen or delivery pizzas and Walmart bakery items. So knowing all this after I get it removed I'll still be avoiding the noted foods. Also no cooking oil no vegetable oil, always butter.
You are blessed so far.
Had mine removed 20+ years ago and immediately started having to deal with what my Dr called "dump syndrome" meaning within eating anything I'm running into the closest restroom within 5 minutes. I also can drink milk or milkshakes as it causes serious cramping for hours. To be honest with you I can handle the situations that I have now much easier than the horrible pain I was in before having it removed. Mine was so filled with stones it weighed seven pounds!
Same here. I had mine removed 23 years ago and I also have the “dump syndrome”. It sucks! And yes, with dairy, I get gas, boating, heavy feeling in my stomach. Ugh! But I as in so much pain before. Mine was also full and overflowing. I had stones blocking my duct. It was awful!
I had dumping syndrome before mine was removed. It seems the gallbladder was helping me breakdown all the carbs and fats that left my stomach too quick. Now I still have dumping syndrome but no gall bladder to help. I'm hurting
Take Imodium everyday
I appreciate that talk because I am doing some of those recommendations and not others.
I lost my gallbladder in 2003, and NOW I’m jut now finding this out! That’s nearly twenty years ago.
I totally agree with this. Why did my doctor and most doctors on here so you don’t have to change your diet. I would think that if there is an organ that is missing that helps break down fat then something would need to replace it.
I was advised not to eat spicy foods or animal fats, ie pork crackle etc. My body has become adjusted over the past 30 years so I can eat these foods in moderation except steak as I feel nauseas each time I eat it. I think that today gall stones are dissolved or broken up rather than removal of the gall bladder. Thank you for the advice of the supplements.
That isn’t true your gallbladder has to be removed if stones as the other doesn’t work effectively and can be worse for you in the long run.
My doctor didn’t even talk to me after my surgery. I know it’s a simple surgery, but I would have appreciated the opportunity to ask these questions. They didn’t tell me what to eat/what to avoid. Nothing.
I found ox bile through a video on Habba Syndrome. The doctors never told me any changes had to be made. Thanks for this video.
Addendum: I had loose bowels/diarrhea 4 to 5 times a day for 6 years before my gall bladder surgery. I was told it was a normal part of growing older. the "stool" was not a stool - it was green liquid, i.e. bile. Finally, after searching for diarrhea on the internet for many years, I found Habba Syndrome. The gallbladder was producing too much bile, and then I had gallstones and had to have it removed. I still had diarrhea though, and just the same kind. I have a high-fiber diet, so I knew I was getting enough fiber. Taking ox bile with meals is helping me. That's the only change I made.
I am very concerned about my gall bladder removal. I am scheduled for May 15th. I am 80 and I was hoping to leave this planet with my gall bladder intact but it was bot to be. After ending in emergency with a very painful attack I was told not to ignore it and all the doctors I saw recommended surgery. I do not eat very large meals, I eat small things like around six times a day or less. I like my veggies and I like butter, I eat cheese moderately, fresh mozarella and a little cheddar. Thank you for this video, I am anxious about this surgery….
An advise.. do not go for the surgery.. read The liver and gallbladder miracle cleanse… and follow the instructions.. you will be very thankful.. trust me
Don't worry Surgery is no issue,there will be pain in your shoulders for two two three days
Dear Mickey…wishing you the best and don’t be overly concerned. The operation is quite “none invasive” and recovery is minimal time wise. However, give your body a chance to adjust to it’s new circumstances and in my case it took me about 10 months before I got my regular system back running at optimum levels. Good luck~
Hope all goes well for you with your surgery. I'm scheduled in June. Praying it helps
@@devadattaindia5989 I had no pain other than where they removed my gallbladder. There was only pain when I had to get up and use bathroom. I mostly sat for about 3 days and it slowly got better. My pain was not sever and they had given me morphin pill but that just made me want to sleep and didnt deal with pain. I bought Advill extra strength and it worked great. Really numbed what pain I had. The surgery is nothing,
Thank you for posting this helpful video
I had necrosis & perforation of the gall bladder 12 yrs ago, Intense pain that even morphine did not stop. MRI and catscan images were inconclusive
They opened me up when life signs dropped and my stomach was full of god knows what, it damaged my liver and left me with a scar from ribcage to belly button.
The specialist who did the surgery said that full fat ice cream was the best thing for me, never really changed my diet and have been ok since.
Thank you for the helpful information. God bless you
Great video!
Thank you for this. I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago and wasn’t told to make any dietary changes. I now have stones in my CBD, great advice
What is your CBD?
cbd???🤔
I’m guessing they’re referring to the Common Bile Duct (CBD)
@@bobhazeel yes sounds like it I was told that it’s possible to get more stones in the bile duct I had my gallbladder out 17 years ago at the time the nurse told me to stick to a low fat diet so I try to but on occasions I do eat too much fat for instance I went to a friends golden wedding anniversary the other day and ate a whole load of pastries and cakes put on 3 pounds but otherwise fine.
@@audreyannaobrion178 Common Bile Duct
Huh. I had my GB removed in1994 and never told any of this. Did just fine.
Mine came out in 1971. No other alternative then
Me too.
Y’all Are sooo lucky if y’all had your gallbladder removed but are completely living a normal lifestyle. I read about 1% of people have issues after wards. I’m one of those unfortunate people. Every where I go I need to make sure there’s a bathroom nearby 😭Can’t control my own pooping habits afterwards. Everything just comes out right away, super painful cramps and even not eating makes it bad too. I’ve tried so many diets since then but no matter what foods I eat there’s no relief.
Thank you! Wish I'd found you sooner!
Had mine removed 20 years ago, never changed a thing.
Yep, same here.
Most Doctors in USA are there for the paycheck. They rarely go into these details with their patients.
I have to take fiber otherwise I have issues. That's the main change I had to make after gallbladder surgery. I didn't have a choice about removal. Well I did but the choice was to remove it or die.
I had my gallbladder removed in the 90’s and didn’t notice any problems until I got into my Sixties.
Just the thought of pizza gives me a stomach ache. Can’t eat a lot of fat, especially red meat.
Dr. Roberts, thank you for this information.
Can you please tell me what the supplement schedule would look like in a day? For example - Breakfast - 1 digestive enzyme and bile salt
Lunch - 1 digestive enzyme and bile salt
Dinner - 2 digestive enzymes and bile salts?
I have taken these and ox bile before but really don't know how many and when to take them for max effect.
Also, Is it better to take the A,E,K,D vitamins in liquid or pill form? I have been told that taking them in liquid form would mean better digestion.
For context:
I had my gallbladder removed 13 years ago, and I did NOT have gallstones nor was I overweight category on the BMI chart. They did a CCK hidascan and endoscopy and found gastritis in the stomach, and that my gallbladder was secreting bile at 6%. I had the surgery the next day. I was only 20 at the time, and was told surgery was the only option. I deeply regret the surgery and all of the "you will live a completely normal life and make no changes to your diet" post op advice. When in fact I have been suffering ever since...
Thank you so much for the information
Thank you! Much needed.
I had mine removed years ago and had constpation ever since ! Thank you
I take a min probiotic yogurt. No more costipation
I had my gallbladder removed 36 yrs. & had no idea that I would need to make any changes. For years I've vomited undigested food, experienced stomach discomfort, & have had difficulty digesting fats. This short video was an eye opener! How much vitamin E do you suggest? I suffer from IBS now & it presents itself as diarrhea. Should I be taking bile salts then? I developed Hashimoto's several years ago & have heard that lacking a gallbladder can affect the thyroid. Who knew???
I was never told I needed to make changes in my diet after mine was removed.
Thank you for this information. I just had an emergency gall bladder removal on Friday the 13th. The er staff tells me that my GB was basically dead. I thought I had Covid but that was not the case.
Thank you for your advice. Doctors don’t tell you really what to eat. I had my gallbladder removed this February and I still have trouble eating so I don’t get diarrhea.
Right there with you! I was led to believe as soon as my gallbladder was out everything would return to normal! Here I sit 4 months later and 100 lb weight loss! Still living on soup😢🤦♀️
I think most people don't have issues after surgery. I didn't have any problems after having it removed.
I had my gallbladder removed 6 months ago and I guess it's better. The only thing that's gone is the gallstone attacks but not the nausea and digestive issues. My surgeon said I'd be totally fine in 1 month, but other family members that went through it said 3. The foods that trigger my nausea change all the time so I still feel out of control like when my gallstone attacks started this time last year.
u might have something else wrong... delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis) food intolerance (lactose/gluten) try getting checked for those things
I had to remove my GB at 18years of age. I was never told anything about diet changes. No enzymes or bile salts given to me. I have suffered my entire life. I am 71 yrs. old
That is exactly what happened to me, too. My gallbladder was removed at 18 years old, I’m 67 now. It makes me angry that I was never told about this. I was actually told “you don’t need your gallbladder.” I remember thinking, “then why do we have it?” Back then, it never even occurred to me to question a doctor. Now, I research everything. I’m glad to find out about these things now, so I can at least start taking the supplements that will help me. 😕
Ah shit guys I'm 19 and about to have mine removed soon because of gallstones any tips I don't wanna suffer my whole life
I have as well. I believe it causes me chronic fatigue syndrome did to not absorbing vitamins needed.
@@bobjoe8763 For me, it was changing my diet. I gained a lot of weight and got gallstones. Had gallbladder removed. Having a lot of digestive issues. Probiotics helps a lot. And for me losing weight, eating healthy changed the game.
@@bobjoe8763 please make sure you walk after surgery every 3 hours or less to prevent blood clots. I had one in each lung and I’m blessed to still be here. I’ll definitely get these supplements 😉
I had my gallbladder removed years ago. None of this was shared with me. I had to learn the limit fats one myself thru bad experience. Thank you.
Had my gall bladder remove in 2009, never noticed a difference after the laproscopic incisions healed. Still don't to this day. My Mom on the other had was not able to digest bacon or other pork products after hers was removed. I think it just depends on the individual.
Had mine removed 2 years ago and none of the symptoms have been terrible until just these last 2 months. It’s unfortunate honestly
I wish I had known this three years ago when it was done; I should have known better, being a former nurse. I have continuous heartburn problems, for one. My primary does not listen when I've told her I feel a lump behind my ribs and right kidney.
GB surgery turned into liver failure within a week. An ER doc (not the surgeon) and an ERCP saved my life. No problems eating, but my liver is forever compromised because of this. I was lucky.
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GB surgery done laparoscopic, stones were in the ducts up into opening of my liver and pancreas. Surgeon never checked or removed them…Within 6 days post op My liver was blocked and I turned yellow. I went to my surgeon I such pain I couldn’t speak, he sent me to ER, the doc there knew Immediatly what was wrong. I was admitted and had an ERCP the next day. But I learned, all being a doctor means you can pass medical school, it does not mean you can connect the dots. Meds for a year and no alcohol. For that year, barely none now.
Thanks for the most informative information.
I really had no choice with mine. I almost died. The surgeon said I was full of gangrene. Spent a week in hospital and 4 weeks off work afterwards. Changes weren't discussed with me. If they didn't operate when they did I wouldn't be here.
Same with me. My gallbladder had burst and part gangrene. I was in hospital 5 days and was out of work.
Same thing mine died and leaked to liver
yep, back in the 70's ya' got a foot-long incision - nowadays you get a couple of 2=inchers!!! and they just suck it out - easy peasy!
@@lindao7887 it depends. They were going to do the short incision and suck the gall bladder out, but upon reviewing, they could not do and they did open surgery and removed my gallbladder but it had ripped and there was leakage plus it was hard with gangrene. Plys part of my gallbladder was wrapped around my intestines and stuck on them.. I am so lucky I was not as sick as I could be. I had nausea after eating and my front half, side and half of my back ached really bad. I was miserable for a week. I called my doctor and he told me to get to the hospital. Any longer and I would have been vomiting big time. My blood pressure was was 62/30, which is bad. They took so much blood from me that they started having problems filling a bottle. I look like a Vampire now. But I am mending.
@@ladyhecate9450 oh my, hope you are feeling better - God Bless!
2 yrs. Ago my gallbladder was removed.. And. My Doctor never told or prescribe anything to maintain my wellbeing..now I suffer from bloating, lbm, pain at right upper rib cage.. Difficulty of digesting.. Gas reflux... Yeahhhh what a great Doc.
Féria, I too have pain in my right upper quadrant under rib cage.!!!! Sometimes the pain takes my breath away. It feels almost like a muscle cramp and is located where i had the pain from having gallstones and had gallbladder removed. I have been telling Dr about it for years but nothing showing on CT scan ? Do you know what it is? Thanks
Yes you can continue to eat plenty of fats. I had my gall bladder removed 10 years ago. I eat a strictly carnivore diet high in fat. I eat a 12 oz ribeye steak fir lunch and dinner most days and i am thriving with no issues. It took several months fir my body adjust. I believe that my liver simply excretes much more bile on a continuous basis throughout the day. I also eat bacon and cheeses and tons of butter.
What about your weight. Did you gain any weight???
That's not the case for many of us. I can't. I'm in pain every day from the amount of fat in my diet which isn't as high as yours.
My God Charlie Brown! You're 2 weeks away from a heart attack man
Thank you so much for this much needed information 🙏
I had my gall bladder removed about 6 years ago, nobody told what I could or couldn't eat. I have experimented, and found by trail and error what to and what not to eat.
Wish I had been told this 20 years ago after mine was removed.
Mine was removed 12 years ago. No change in anything. I'm still alive. There has to be a qualifier for the person to do these things.
Thank you ,waiting for a surgery date to remove gallbladder.
Me too. I hope things went beautifully smoothly for you and you’ve recovered well.
This is interesting because I had my gallbladder removed when I was 5 months pregnant (Cedars Sinai, LA, CA) in 1987. My baby and I almost died but recovered beautifully and haven’t had any problems since.
Mine was removed in the same hospital a week ago ❤
Nobody told me this. The doctor said everything would be normal. I had diarrhea so bad I had to quit my job and couldn’t go very far from home. For years doctors said it had nothing to do with my gall bladder removal; I just had IBS and live with it. Finally the doctor said my diarrhea *was* due to bile spillage and put me on a medication called Colestid. Amazing.
I had my gallbladder removed last summer. I'm 26, I was told by the doctors that a month later i can contiune as normal. I was previously gluten free due to the pain. Once, the doctors told me i wasnt gluten free and just missed death from an expired gallbladder. I ate like shit, i felt amazing, no more pain, but now, a year later. I feel horrid. Especially if i go out drinking, i am almost bed ridden for 3+ days. I get almost shocks to my whole body. I havent passed out and it isnt exactly pain, but man, it's such a bizarre feeling it scares me. I finally scheduled a doctor's appointment for next monday. I am honestly worried they are going to tell me that i have something terribly wrong with me.
I have put on about 15 pounds since my cholecystectomy a few months ago. I'm 66 and weigh 232 pounds now. I appreciate the information. I want to lose 30-40 pounds and don't know where to get information to do this. Suggestions. Cookbooks?
Getting my gallbladder out next week. Been full of stones for years. Thanks for info my Dr said can eat what I want.
How’d it go? I had mine removed on Friday, they said mine was full of stones as well and ended up having to chisel it out because it was stuck to my liver
@@amberlancaster8570 they must have had to do a lot because it was the most pain. I had a reconnected colon at the same time 55 staples down my abdomen and it only hurt where I thought my gallbladder used to live. I see surgeon on Wed and will ask him what he had to do. I have had a lot of mucus but don’t know if from gallbladder or colon surgery. Eating a very bland surgical soft diet and so far no gut issues. Hope yours is ok.
I had mine out 45 years ago, who knows what issues I've had have been caused by this??? Just makes me sick that Doctors (mine?) should know this and check into it further when I complain of certain issues instead of just saying well, you're old and you have diabetes and you're overweight - makes me think that they think it's all because of those things and I think some are not.
If you try Keto or Carnivore lifestyles you will need to talk to your gastrointestinal specialist to get specific instructions for you on supplements. But it's not difficult to add these requirements and you'll be glad you did!
Many thanks I will pass it on to a friend.