gut issues after gallbladder removal
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- čas přidán 25. 04. 2019
- So you've had your gallbladder removed and perhaps things appeared to be normal at first, but eventually your gut troubles began and before you knew it you were looking at a diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and no hope of relief from the pain, fatty foods irritating your stomach, urgent diarrhea and gas.
Gallbladder removal has become a common medical procedure in hopes of correcting gallstones, chronic inflammation, pain and even bile duct stones.
Now, fortunately, you CAN live without your gallbladder, but at what cost?
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I'm also having problems with constipation. I have to take a laxative every 3 days in order to go.
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Tudha 1 capsule I'm between meals 1 a day....ox bile caps. Is another. I hope you have no damage via the op.
Me too
Although. Tbh for me as my gallbladder was toxic to me. It was fused to my liver gallstone 5.5cm my gut probs are minor in comparison. I can live with that. Biggest benefit of it gone is my head is clear chronic fatigue and brain fog gone. I can breathe without pain and haven't been sick or had gallbladder attack since. I do have digestive bloating and bowel probs constipation.
Me too 😢
Compared to gall stone pain, yeah, I’ll change my whole diet to accommodate not have a gallbladder just so I never feel that pain in my life again.
Exactly
That pain is the reason i got rid of my gall bladder but now im regretting it
@David Topchiev its just that reading these threads amd watching thesw videos im learning more. I had gallstones and occasionally they would get stuck causing tbe worst pain ever. Now it seems i have to be so careful of what i eat and adding supplememts smd not eating dairy without consequence and i love dairy. Honestly my surgety wad npt even 48 hours ago so its apl new. Im sure trial and error and getting to beore aware about my body will come with time.
@@andreachris5796 how are you doing now? I'm supposed to have my gallbladder removed in 3 weeks time but I'm having 2nd thoughts. Many people regret having the surgery because of complications that they experience after the surgery. How have been since the surgery? Are you able to eat anything now?
@@Rob__James I have zero regrets. I had my surgery in July 2020 after trying to manage my symptoms with dietary changes. I felt like I was having legitimate heart attacks at the age of 30 every time I had a gallbladder attack. I get a bit gassy and have small bits of diarrhea if I’m eating poorly, but I’ve been able to return to a relatively normal diet since my surgery. So far so good.
My gall bladder was gangrenous and had to come out. I can now eat beautiful food I make at home. The pain was so intense with the gall bladder and now it's so much better!
Mine was 94 % gangrenous, had to have emergency surgery or I wouldn't have made it, I'm glad your well but for me it's been miserable, my pancreas has to be monitored and I'm severely distended daily and in pain. Take care, 🙏.
You mean with all beautiful food all fat food ?
please share your recipes
About 4 yrs post removal and miserable. Glad to know I’m not alone.
Can I ask why ?
2and a half years later and yes it has been horrible. Having an mri soon. The past 2 months, the pain has been unbearable and nothing was found. Death doesn't look so bad after all.
I had mine taken out 16 years ago and oh yes most Drs don't explain to u afterwards how your body can do and why...if I didn't have to have mine removed I wouldn't have but mine was emergency surgery due to gallbladder getting infected.
Mine was removed due to being severely gangrenous, I was lucky to be alive, but 4 years post my pancreas has to be monitored, I suffer from severe distension and pain, my life is miserable, hope you improve, 🙏.
@@rbk7876 I'm 3 years out from gallbladder removal and having all kinds of problems. I'm miserable and also feeling depressed. I hope you feel better.
This is right on! I had many symptoms of a gall bladder going bad from my twenties. I finally had surgery when I was sixty years old. My doctor did not even discuss with me what to expect post surgery. It has been ten years of bad experiences and trial and error. I have reduced fats, especially dairy fat, but am going to try bile salts. Just hearing this lecture makes me feel so much better and have hope for some relief.
Liver enzymes can help.
I had to have my gallbladder removed when i was 12 years old and after that my life changed for the worse, my doctor never explained any of this when i was recovering and never checked in with me ever afterwards. I struggle with bile just leaking into my intestines no matter what i eat really, my family tried to be my own doctor for so long and just tell me to "eat a salad" which was bull. I'm so glad that I've found this channel and this video especially because now I know i'm not alone and that my problem here is a real issue and valid. I wanna try to educate my parents on what I can eat and do to better help my issue, as well as myself. I hate feeling bloated, being stuck in the bathroom, or not being taken seriously just because they've never experienced this or can't comprehend it. Thank you so much for educating and helping me today.
Same here. 30 years.
People can't even imagine what is it like to live with diorrhea after eating anything. And trying to keep it discrete.
2 weeks ago, I had to cancel an event that was obligatory at work, because I couldn't get away from the toilet. So I needed, the firstvtime ever, to ask for a doctor's note to prove I wasn't well, to givecto my employers. The doctor I visited for the note - who is a gastroenteriologist!!! - was so rude to me, telling me I'm a fraud, trying to cheat amd skip work , and she never heard such thing I'm trying to lie there, that I run away from her office crying loud like a child. After 30 years of suffering, a doctor tells me I'm lieing and my problem that they caused doesn't exist. I take some liver enzymes for digestion , that helps. But I found that myself, after researching and trying things.
Thank you for making this video!!! I've been in so much pain recently. No doctor has ever explain what to expect after a gallbladder removal. I will be subscribing!!!
Same it’s horrible
Have had stomach issues my whole 53 years of life. Gull bladder removed 24 years ago..and its only gotten worse..was lovely to finally get some REAL INFO.
THANK GOD I FOUND THIS VIDEO AND ABLE TO GET THESE REMEDIES, I AM STRUGGLING JUST 30 DAYS AFTER SURGERY BIG HELP ALYSSA THANKS
All I can say is THANK YOU!!!!! I was suffering horrible symptoms for 6 years, went to see so many doctors and a naturopath and been to hospital a couple of times before a doctor came to my house after not being able to move or stop vomiting. He hardly spoke any English and took one look at me and knew it was my gall bladder. After a week in hospital because I had such a bad infection in it at it was loaded with stones it was finally removed. 5 years on It has made so many things better. But some of my symptoms have never gone away and I thought it was just me. I bloat after every meal and after some meals I look like I’m 6 months pregnant. I always feel like I have an upset stomach all the time and my farts are better than my boyfriends 😂😂😂 I also get great constipation most of the time. Constantly tired and sluggish with no motivation. The only way I get any relief is by not eating much and when I do eating like a rabbit.
Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone and for letting me know it’s not normal and there is something I can do about it.
I look forward to going through so many more of your videos and getting my gut health back on track to be able to enjoy a life and hopefully being on top of the world!!
How are you know? Do you take small meals, I too have 9mm gallstone now, I am reading so many things about it, I will suggest you stop eating fatty foods and eat in smaller amount 5 times in day to be happy, in fact; That's what I read about it.
This is the single most helpful information I’ve found after months of searching. I had my gallbladder out 10 years ago. My digestive issues have gotten increasingly worse. Thank you!!
Karla you are so welcome! If you need extra support, let's chat via email or messenger. Risa, Team LYG
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Hi l am emmaculate from Ghana 🇬🇭 just watched your video because l am having issues with my gut for about a year and half now after my gallbladder removal. I have lost tremendous weight and nothing seen to work for me and l don't know what to do. Please do you have any advice for me l will be very grateful if you could help me fix this issue.
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A lady on YT Had lots of problems until she started
d taking bile salts, lipase and probiotics.
@@blayheys9942 hi please can help me to get right with mine to. Please if you get alyssa please help me to I from togo
@@blayheys9942 hi
I learned a lot. It's been over 20 years since cholesystecomy. Still having most of these problems. Now I'm dealing with leaky gut.Thanks!
I was wondering where that pain in the side came from!
This is really a fantastic video. Thank you. So many good suggestions and such great info!
Is the pain on the right side or the left side?
Yes but theres is no other choice, but to remove it when sludge or gallstone develops, you also have to explain that there is risk and serious consequences if you don't remove it such as getting pancreatitis or have it burst inside of you and even more risks involve. Using olive oil and lemon won't work for everyone to flush it.
If it works for some though? Why can't it be tried. Surely a gallbladder clinic needs to be formed. Aiming to keep it threw all the other non surgical routes. With scans and follows ups to check what's going on, diet change support too. Many people really struggle to know what to eat and what's truely healthy. Everyone's case is different. Something with one stone and infrequent attacks, compared to someone with loads of stones and one stuck in the bile duct and the complications that come from that, is a different situation. Not everyone with stones with get to that point at all, longer it's left though of course the worse it will be. Surely there is another way to treat this
yes, i had my gallbladder out 2 months ago and my story sounded exactly like what you were explaining. i was fine at first then all of a sudden my old symptoms have continued and so has my diarrhea. i’ve had non stop diarrhea since surgery. you cleared up so much for me and made me feel better. i was starting to get worried again bc these issues were supposed to go away
hey Lauren, glad the video was helpful? Are you still getting diarrhea? Shoot us an email at support@alyssalabrecque.com if you need some extra support. Risa, Team LYG
i feel the same. after a month of having my gallbladder removed i felt fine then weeks later the pain returned. my pain is on my right side back and right side abdominal except the diarrhea. and now i’m worried.
Cyn I just watched a video from Dr. Eric Berg to massage the corresponding area on your left side where you are feeling pain on your right side
I had surgery but just under rib cage I get like a stitch like when u were small when we ran... then it move in the centre of my rib cage.... Its there like a tooth ache. Please help... Had surgery 5 moths ago. I had emergency gall bladder surgery.... Had 5 little stones blocking... Never ever SUFFERD from liver problem.
Pls also get checked if you have a stones caught in my biliary tree also…. Post surgery. Lifelong complication if you’re prone. I developed this as a permanent complication.
You are an angel ...I had no one helping me with what I should be eating to help with pain , bloating etc so much good advice THANK U SO MUCH for this !!
hey how are you now? still experiencing bloating?
You made me cry when you said ..you could fix your gut and start living your life like you want . It’s so long suffering , just want to feel normal and live without the worry and bloating and pain .
sending you all the love
This video made me cry. Getting my gall bladder removed has been hell. I will try the salt
sending you lots of love
Same
Same here
Thank you!!! My daughter had her GB removed & it's been terrible ever since. We are getting all different answers from Drs.
No fried foods or greasy foods
Mary sorry to hear this! How is your daughter doing these days?
How is your daughter now?
I had my gallbladder removed in 2014 and never was told any of this . Subscribed so fast. I'm so into this thank you
how are you doing now? I'm supposed to have my gallbladder removed in 3 weeks time but I'm having 2nd thoughts. Many people regret having the surgery because of complications that they experience after the surgery. How have been since the surgery? Are you able to eat anything now? Has your body adjusted to not having a gallbladder?
@@Rob__James I had mine removed in July 2020. I had an issue where I passed a stone post op, but I’ve been mostly pain free since then. I eat anything and everything now with very few residual symptoms. I feel better on a cleaner diet, but ya know.🤷🏼♀️ lol
You should consider pre operative treatment... reserve surgery as a last resort... you can't unremove your gall bladder...(I think)... lol
@@meganamos8543 Don't take risk, eat only cleaner diet. many people having issue post GB out.
@@sirs4878 I’m more than a year out now and am doing well. I’m eating pretty well and usually only have digestive issues if I eat something fried or overly processed.💜
OMG! I just 💩 my pants at Target ! It is Christmas 🎄 Eve, I had my gallbladder out last Wednesday. The pain was gone, then I ate some eggplant 🍆 had the worst pain in my lifetime!!!. Started pooping bile now everything is going through me and the pain is back!!!! I am so discouraged. I lost 20 pounds because I couldn't eat and found out I had gallstones. I will definitely be getting some bile salts. And THANK YOU for making a video that makes a lot of sense. I have hope. I can't live like this.
When I had mine out, diarrhea for over two weeks!!! It was disgusting painful and the worst ever!
Yes, it’s best to stay away from nightshade vegetables for awhile after a cholecystectomy. Do not eat eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes and peppers. Introduce them back slowly.
that happened to me at a restaurant but before removal.
Yes! This is my life for the last 21 years. I was 17 when I had it removed in 2000. If i could go back i would have never had it removed. My Dr never informed me of the complications... only the need to have it removed.
I’m so glad that I watched this video. I saw it before my surgery but they told me I’d be just fine. I’m almost 6 months out and I struggle with indigestion and bloating almost daily
Are you OK after 6 month?
@@kalkidangobezie4078 I am not ok feeling heartburn chestburn throat burn
@@kalkidangobezie4078 it going to 6 months
@@PriyanshuKumar-ug9qr sorry,i had surgery before one month,I have pain in the same place.
@@kalkidangobezie4078 sound like it could be scar tissue or adheshion
Been looking for the correct video about this topic and this is by far the most informative and couraging video
Yes. Out about 20 years ago. A hospitalization 1/1/2020 and again last week while traveling, which produced a panic attack and hyperventilation. Totally agree on the small meals. Better now and thoroughly convinced to do better. Thx!
I forget what it's like to have a normal day.
YES to all of the above!!🖐🏻
Hi Alyssa, how are you?
I had my gallbladder removed two weeks ago & stayed in hospital for two days. All was fine for 3 days & then I woke up with terrible crippling pain. This lasted for two days until I went to my doctor & was rushed back into hospital for more surgery. I had a tube inserted into the area where my gallbladder was & had blood & fluid drained into a bag until my blood levels got better & no more blood was leaking from my body.
I was discharged from hospital yesterday after spending 5 nights there.
I don’t feel too bad today, but I’ll be taking it one day at a time.
Glad I found this channel & will be keeping an eye for hints & tips!!!
Best of luck & thank you.
Regards,
Paul. X
hey Paul, so glad that you are OK and out of the hospital! Glad you found us and find the videos helpful. Please keep us posted on how you're doing post surgery. If you need any extra support please email us at support@alyssalabrecque.com. Risa, Team LYG
Most wonderful and Helpful Video yet. Thank you sooooo much for explaining the concepts so clearly and simply so that we can truly understand. God bless you! 🙏🏾
I haven't had my gallbladder for 14 years. Things aren't perfect but they're better. I was feeling ok at first, but that's because I was eating lots of fruits and veggies and avoiding junk. Then I started eating more processed foods and that was horrible. But for about 8 years I've been alright by sticking with less trigger foods. Also, I don't eat animal products so that helps, but it doesn't alone solve it.
I significantly reduce fats (even good fats), starches, legumes, and processed foods *in the early part of the day.* Particularly morning. They just trigger my stomach. Doing this has helped so much. I have to start with fruit and maybe some oats or bran flakes. Nothing super dense. Then after an hour or two I can increase legumes, nuts and seeds, starches, and even some refined foods throughout the day.
I cut out alcohol 2-3 months ago and that helped even more. I also just cut out caffeine, and again, helped. Both of these things just do not sit with me! Alcohol causes problems the following morning.
Occasionally I can have a digestive problem. But being consistent, especially during mornings after those hours of fasting, has been the biggest help.
When I was sick a lot, I was eating tons of white pasta, white breads, oils and margarines, starches, processed foods. Now I eat WAY LESS of these. But starches don't cause me problems if I eat them after noon. Some of these foods are ok if I eat them *later*. Example: I'll have potatoes and cold pressed oils for dinner but not breakfast. Edit: Oh yeah, and I do better eating small, frequent meals just like she says in the video. 🙂 ❤️
YES
Do you have bile reflux gastritis?
I guess I have to do this cuz I got mine removed a year ago n my stomach is terrible now
@@vintv9112 No. I do not.
@@traceyjames3602 Yeah. I think side effects are WAY more common than indicated by medical professionals. Perhaps not enough people report the side effects.
Just do the best you can. Change one thing at a time and see how it feels. Sorry you are ill. 😣 I totally understand. Avoiding high fatty foods and processed foods is very helpful in my experience. (Especially in the morning.)
Something else I forgot to mention is I get regular hunger pains that wake me up at night. All started after the removal. But they weren't as bad at first. They'd go away after eating something small. They've gotten worse over the years and don't go away so easily. I am going to the Dr next week to talk about it.
HELL YEAH!! I know I am a little late to the party but I'm so grateful to have found your channel! I'm a third generation gallbladder removal patient (at 27)and the last 6 years have only gotten harder. Thank you again for all this information 🙏🏻 ❤️
So glad this was helpful. What was your biggest takeaway?
yes i didnt know what to do a year later after removal of my gall bladder im still in pain and gas and bloating is terrible after watching your video now i know why thank you for posting this video really helped me
Is the pain that bad
I had my gb out for 25 yrs and dealt with issues this long. Last year I got cdiff and thing got even worse after. I wish I could have found you earlier so I could have watch those lives.
I’m shaking because of how spot on this is for me. Thank you so much for the information ❤️
It was cramping me to the point I could not function on a daily basis. Sorry, I am very happy and feeling good! Sorry folks, I am feeling good! God has given me no bloating and no discomfort. Doing well!
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Thank you so much , my gallbladder was removed in the 80th I have a leaky gut diarrhea have of the day I really need all the help I can get. Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you thank you thank you!!! Your video was the information & support I needed! Just had the surgery a few months ago and GONG SHOW is exactly my experience. Gas, pain & bloating. 😰
Thank you Alyssa for all the valuble information you provided. I was just diagnosed with gallstones yesterday (ER visit) after months of pain. I will be needing surgery as soon as possible. I had a gallstone attack due to the fiber I took the day before. I have stopped taking it. 👍 Great video!
How are you now? I too have 9mm stone in GB.
@@sirs4878How are you? I have a 29 mm stone.
@@dennisallende7214 I am fine now with 9mm stone, i do have a gastritis issue at left and some light pain in gall bladder but i can manage it, thanks to god, what about you...
Pain, bloating, weight gain, hormone imbalance, nause, anxiety.... its constant.
Yup all of the above I feel awful weak shaky like I'm going to pass out a lot can't exert myself fells like my sugar is low but bp is high vitamin d level always in the floor. I was an athlete now I'm a mess
@@craigswartz6760 im sorry to hear that :(
Try acv before a meal. Then try ox bile about an hour or 2 after your meal. Vitamin A and D supplements can help due to not enough bile to absorb those vitamins in your food.
Hi Alyssa, i just had my gallbladder removed yesterday. I am so thankful i found your channel. Right now i have lots of pain. My dr told me not to eat salads or sauerkraut anymore. And to just eat a low fat diet.
Damn it. I'm scheduled for tomorrow. I love sauerkraut! And no salads????
hey Diana, hope you are recovering and giving your body the rest that it needs. If you need any extra support, please shoot us an email at support@alyssalabrecque.com. Risa, Team LYG
Thank you so much, the best advice I have been in two years! I pray that this helps me out ✌️❤️
Daniel I'm so glad that you found this video helpful. Should you need any extra support, please email us at support@alyssalabrecque.com. Risa, Team LYG
Omg wow thank you for making this video it’s very informative and helpful!!!! 😭💗🙏
You are so welcome, so glad you found it helpful and informative
My symptoms before removal were horrible. I bloated up and looked 6 months pregnant! The pain was so bad I couldn’t stand up straight. Once removed I have to be careful for sure with fatty or fried foods. I have notice the plaque psoriasis on my scalp and it went away finally after two years. Mine had to be removed I only had 20% function.
Yes and Yes to all the problems mentioned. Yes the doctor only said eat a low fat diet. Thanks for your information.
I have suffered for nearly 30 yrs, been that long since my gallbladder has been removed, had gotten worse, and worse thru the years, got so I couldn’t go hardly anywhere, poo running down my leg and then throwing up. They have put me thru every test available, no one could explain the throwing up, not even a hint! I had to have an ultrasound of my liver because blood test were not good and the guy said “why did they remove you gallbladder?” Bingo, I am researching this myself! I found you! Thank you for the information you have given me, can you explain my throwing up? 1 - 3 times a week, not all the time but frequently. I’ve made an appointment with my GI doc. (Can’t get in till end of July) to find out why no one has missed my gallbladder till now. Thank you again!
Everything this lady says is true, although my story confirms it via having no-side effects due to a proper diet. I had my gb out some 3 years ago (at age 62) with absolutely no pain at all straight afterwards, not one pain killer in hospital nor any pain killers at home. I have had no dietary or bowel side effects in the subsequent 3 years.
So, these facts indicate that simply taking out the gb does NOT have to leave you in bad health for the rest of your life.
HOWEVER ... when people say things about the after effects of gb removal, such ailments may not specifically be the result of the removal but of something else in their bowels and/or their "usual diet" which, if left unchanged, will make the body behave just like it was BEFORE the operation or even worse.
Many people say "I can no longer eat my normal diet". But the bad after effects of the removal are mostly dependent on what one considered before and considers now to be a "normal diet".
I had been a strong, healthy, not overweight, not diabetic, lacto-vegetarian for 30 years. Wholefoods, no junk food, no alcohol, no smoking. Since having the gb out, I've not needed to make ANY changes to my diet to remain just as healthy as I was before. The gallstones were, I believe, caused by 20 years of using only powdered full cream milk (it is hydrolised cholesterol, 4 x times more likely to make gallstones) as I had no fridge in the forest for fresh milk. So I've cut that down now! I never had before, nor ever have to now, run to the loo.
But if one's previous diet was lots of meat and fats and McDonalds and pizzas and milk and biscuits and processed foods and alcohol and overeating and eating late at night and snacking all through the day, and one hasn't since changed it for the better, then they can fully expect to have nasty post-operative side effects and bowel problems into the future. Such diets were undoubtedly the cause of gb stones and associated bowel problems which have been worsened by having the gb taken out. One can thus expect troubles because they do not have the bile reservoir (gall bkadder) that nature gave you. The gallstones were caused by too much cholesterol and bilirubin which the liver and gallbladder could not handle back then. So losing the gall bladder should definitely motivate a person onto a better anti-gallstones diet than before.
The Dolphin I am a very healthy eater and my issues came from having had gastric bypass surgery and occasionally fasting, which is a big big no no. I have always used full fat yogurt and creamer in my coffee, so obviously I will change those thing. I will be having this surgery some time in the next month or two (delayed because or Covid19) and I would love to hear what you do, what you eat and supplements you take. I am 53, female, 150 lbs 5’9”...just lost major weight because of this problem). But would you be willing to contact me or could I contact you? I really don’t want problems. I’ve always been willing to do what I’m told medically. I’ll do anything to have a healthy, productive lifestyle, like I’ve had the last ten years.
@@LisaV751
As I said, for healthy people, post gb surgery can present no problems. Just keep going low fat, wholefoods vegetarian and follow this lady's advice. Good luck.
@@thedolphin5428 you're advised is real helpful, do you have acid stomach, like burning, I have it now and before my gallbladder was removed! After 4 hours of eating is worse.
@@LisaV751 I had gastric bypass too! Mine was in 2014 and my GB removal was in 2018. I never know if my symptoms are from the bypass or the GB removal. My GP has usually just tolerated my complaints and probably thinks I’m a hypochondriac!
Everything except she said oil is ‘healthy’. It’s not. Oil clogs arteries. Just the same as bacon 🥓 & eggs. 🍳 Olive oil is not healthy.
Hell yeah. I had my gall bladder removed the old fashioned way in 1989. Have had stomach problems ever since. 32 years of suffering. It wasn’t too bad in the beginning but over the years it has gotten much worse. It really limits my lifestyle. No traveling. Can’t really plan anything because you never know what the day will look like. I feel hopeless.I have seen a gastroenterologist many times. They have NO real answers and honestly they don’t really care.
Ok….I love how you address this topic. I have been chuckling while listening. Very helpful
so glad it's been helpful and made you chuckle! my goodness we all need a chuckle these days ;)
Hell yes!!! You are 100% on point
Yup! Had my gallbladder out 3 years ago and have to say it's been the biggest regret of my life so far. Mild pains before the surgery that may have been unrelated. No stones found. And a boatload of problems since. Okay so having vented I'm now going to go and watch the actual video!
I'm on week 3 of recovery and lets just say I'm not recovering. I know this video is a few years old but its sad that I went to the doc today for my follow up and they said just give it time but then I come home and eat a bowl of my husbands amazing potato soup and an hour later I was in pain with bloating and don't get me started on the diarrhea. Your video explains so much what I'm going through so I'm going to follow your advice and I prey it helps.
I wish I had gotten a second or third opinion because I was trying to figure out why I was having problems with gas bloating things like that, now it's weight gain. It's almost been a year
Stay away from nightshade vegetables 🙏
Yes i had mine removed 7 years ago and still have same pain in the area to my back i keep talking my doctor and he can't find why so i thought may have to live with the pain for life. But thank so much for giving hope.
ami fof same here , I get frustrated
hey ami, glad that you found Alyssa's video helpful! Sorry that you are experiencing pain! If you need some support, shoot us an email at support@alyssalabrecque.com and we can chat. Risa, Team LYG
Some people who lose limbs have phantom pain in the missing limb. I wonder if that can be true with missing internal organs as well?
Wow thank you so much for the information & I’ll be fallowing ur recommendations, definitely worth trying.
I had my gallbladder removed three years ago. I don’t have diarrhea, very little constipation, but constant pain in the same area of the gallbladder
Same and nearly constant nausea.
Yes got mines a month ago and still got pain in that area
mine was removed two months ago, and I'm always un-comfortable, and miserable..
Got my gallbladder removed about a month ago and been having weird discomfort in the same area where my gallbladder used to be and my back. I keep thinking it’s gas but idk what it is anymore. Suddenly My Gerd has actually gotten worse too! 😣 I’m a mess. I seriously wish I had my gallbladder 😖 😩 😭
@@dianaalvarado8956 Have the same thing. How are you doing currently?
Story of my life. 16 years of pain, numerous tests, most repeated over the years. Holistic doctor started me on bile salts, digestive enzyme and beta foods. Fingers crossed.
Any luck? I’m 20 just had my out I have to go to work but I’m just so sick
@@Candybuiltsi it's not 100%...but so much better. I'm not down with pain for days at a time.
Constipation constantly!
I had my gallbladder 15 years ago , I just started having pain under my right ribcage , I also see this Green film in my stool
I got my gallbladder removed 2 years ago and I've had chronic diaoreah since. I'm so glad the pain from the gallstones have gone as the pain was horrific.
Exactly the same thing I am experiencing for 6 years now after the surgery. No pain but chronic diarrhea is still here. Glad it wasn't something else.
Don't eat fatty food. I got 9mm gallstone.
Thank you so much for this video. You talked about so many things that no *doctor* thought/knew to tell me before or after my gallbladder surgery.
Also, sometimes I get a sugary taste in my mouth. It's a random thing. Would this be some form of bile? I have been through times when food and drink have tasted horrible - hopefully that's behind me. Fingers crossed. Surgery was approx. three months ago. Thank you again; you are a gem! :-)
That's crazy. Do you have a update about how it is going now? I haven't had it removed but I get a salty taste with food, sometimes it is like I'm eating a bowl of salt, ugh. Well hope you are well!
I had constant bloating after surgery but no pain or anything else. In the last 2 years I’ve had severe bloating in my gut (right under the bottom of my lungs) so I decided to do a whole “gut health” change because I have autoimmune disorders. No sugar, no processed or fast food. Was doing really well, like noticeable well until the good bacteria started fighting with the bad bacteria but that passed and everything was going fine... I started eating less and only once or twice a day about 3 weeks ago and OMG! My stomach bloated so bad and the pain was so much worse when my stomach was empty then the pain got less when I ate. After being in the hospital a few days ago, I’m back to eating small amounts of food throughout the day.
My theory is that the bile is constantly dripping so eating small amounts of good foods all day including pot set yogurt with bran and healthy fats is the way to go... 🤷🏼♀️
I'm due to have my gallbladder out on Aug 9th 2022. It's a stone about 25-28 mm in size and yet I have little pain I'm that area but I am getting more twinges lately. I've already been on a liver reducing diet and although it was starvation mode I did lose weight. However I always have pain between my shoulder blades and bilious attacks occasionally. It's hard to differentiate pain when you also suffer from Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis and have Spinal Stenosis!!!! So I'm listening carefully to all these experts in the field about this problem and fingers crossed I dont suffer too much after. Thank you for your very informative and down to earth video. I'll be checking more out later. Take care 🙂
Yes! Green, yellow and oily diarrhea, bloating, lots of pain. I had only one gigantic (they said walnut sized) gallstone and no digestive symptoms prior.
YES. Gas, bloating, constipation, pain in upper right quadrant, Weight gain
I have all these symptoms
I chew my food as much as possible. After eating I chew on papaya enzyme chewable to help break down the food and fats ect so my body can process the vitamins and assist since the bile isn’t as potent like it would be in the gallbladder. Thankfully it’s been working really well.
Where can I buy those at?
Alyssa you have great information thank you so much.
Lemuel thank you so much, I'm so glad that you found this video helpful. Should you need any extra support, please email us at support@alyssalabrecque.com. Risa, Team LYG
This last weekend i went to the hospital due to severe back pain. Come to find out it was not my back at all it was my gallbladder. I've never had issues before or pain like that before. I'll be talking to my surgeon this next Monday and setting up my surgery.
Mine went a bit like that and thankfully I had mine out this Monday. Best of luck that you get your op soon.
Had my gallbladder removed a week ago. Still on soft foods, fish soup and soft rice. Taking a couple of vegetables and fruits after meals(small servings) and lots of water. So far. No diarrhea, no constipation. A little bloated when I eat much but when i try to control my portions, no issue at all.
i had surgery a week ago too been eating wtf i want lol
Lucky!!
Yes i've been having problems for 10 years and the doctors never figured out what it was until recently. I was having gallbladder attacks but they didn't know what they were by the time they would run tests the gallstones were gone the attacks were over with so of course I didn't find anything but I have a smart Doctor Who decided to run tests while I was having the issue and they found gallstones
I just had my gallbladder removed 6 days ago from today. I’m 15 weeks pregnant! I am feeling pain, I am also having bloating and diarrhea! Yes I do have green in my stool! I cannot eat any fatty foods or dairy products! If I do it’s over I feel horrible. But when I eat soups with Kale, spinach, fish, peas, broccoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts this soup works wonders. It helps with bloating and diarrhea. I feel more energized. If I eat shrimp I’m in pain. I added rice to my soup I felt good. I don’t eat tomatoes. I get bloated.
Great video! I’m glad I came across this.
Some people like myself did not experience any symptoms
I have been taking Chia Seeds - it is working good !!
Had my gallbladder out 3 years ago. This makes sense
Yes I. Experiencing problems now after 4 years of having my gallbladder removed! Diarrhoea,Nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain! And severe anxiety! Nervousness!!!
4 years after gallbladder removal and I had gut issues and diarrhea for 5 months. The slight ache inside from the surgery has gone away after 1 year. I have cut down PROCESSED fats, greasy, carbs and sugars. Knowing the little amount of bile that flows from the liver directly to the intestines gives me a good understanding of how much of healthy fats I should eat. Healthy fats i.e. almonds, walnuts, olives and fish oils works for me. It is all about listening to my own body. The body is an amazing masterpiece that will heal itself if we feed it with wholesome healthy food, and live a healthier lifestyle. Eating healthy is the Key and do intermittent fasting few times a week.
Yes I have diarrhea and Pain in my stomach every single day 😭 it’s horrible
Same
Same
SAME
No diarrhea but still have some upper GI pain.
😢😢 mee too
With me, it is sleepy bowel, and pain pain pain. No quality of life when you can't eat because food won't digest and move on out. Yes to gas, bloat, pain. Thank you for this video!
Yes I too lost my gull bladder back in July ‘22 n had no clue to what would take place after… n I think 🤔 i’m con stah pay did now n this is all too new for me I Nvr knew how my gb was until I came home with Chinese food… I ate it n about an hr or so poof… the two painful days passes n I got my son to take me to the hospital…a few days later I hold my gb out… I wasn’t to search what to expect but came home healed n today I was small chatting w/ my granddaughter who 9…n after we visited a bit she went to bed… then I looked into gb removals n ended up watching you video n other ppl videos… thank You n now I know…
I have been learning about the vagus nerve to help fight the anxiety
I find stimulating the Vagal Nerve turns off the ‘Fight or Flight’ and turns on the ‘Rest & Digest’. The Parasympathetic state improves digestion significantly.
I had my gallbladder removed 5 years ago, and for the 1st yr afterwards, I had a lot of problems, even ones that usually don't follow & it was truly ongoing...
But now I don't have any issues at am, not one. I haven't has for over 3 1/2 yrs. I even forget that I had that surgery until I see a video about it. Is that ever normal???
It fixed my pain. I had a tumor in my gallbladder. My Mom lived to 88 with no gallbladder for 50 years after removal, no problems.
Wow! I’m already loving this! I’m suffering, and no solution not even by my GI specialist. Suffering for almost 5 years. Help! 😔
Yes! I am the one who did not have any stomach issues. It started 2 weeks after ripping my G-bladder off in a motorcycle accident haha. That was May 2000. First time ever researching what happens to the body without the GB. I have been living with all the symptoms you mentioned. Always wonder why my poo was green. Thought it was the blue slurpee. Ended up with diverticulitis last year. Grosses thing I've ever experienced and I'm a 20 yr service plumber. Like Roto Rooter. Shitty day is a good day. Thanks. Jeff
Well well sad.
ugh, sadly sooo familiar. Before I had my gallbladder removed, I was healthy (or at least had a better quality of life) and now I can barely eat any of the foods that I love, whether healthy fats or raw veggies. I would deter anyone from the surgery but I was a new BFing mom at the time and in terrible pain, under rested and under supported, etc.
How do you do now? I got 9mm stone in GB.
Life sucks to be honest
@@louise1429 You too have Gall bladder out?
@@sirs4878 sadly, yes
@@louise1429 What issue you are facing tell me... Many people living normal life post GB out...
So happy I stumbled upon this video! I’ve been suffering for 3 months and finally had my gallbladder removed Jan 25. I still don’t feel well. Terrible bloating et cetera. Very discouraging. Help!
HELL YES. Gallbladder out 10 years ago. Flip flipped between constipation & diarrhea. Gas, bloating, vomiting, etc. Now developed IBS and Dumping Syndrome which is worse than when I had gallbladder issues. With in the past year I developed dumping syndrome which I never heard of. I'm struggling. My Dr. is trying to help and trying to figure out how t help me.
Omg I’m 8 years with mine removed and I’m always having stomach issues now it’s horrible I miss my gallbladder and I get panic attacks so bad :/
Hold on, believe ... hopefully you will fell better 🙏🏻 All the best
Try foods that have a low fodmap rating it changed the quality of my life. I knew in one week it was working. Learning fodmap ratings for food connected the dots between eating and my triggers.
Me too IBS & Colitis 😱😱😱😱🤮🤮🤮🥺🥺🥺
Had my gallbladder removed 7 months ago after gallbladder "attacks" were getting more frequent. It was perfect for about 3 months, then things changed. I developed regular nausea, diarrhea, and a burning pain where the gallbladder was. Also, I am very fatigued, which is something I was not at all prior to this cholecystectomy. So for the last 4 months I have been dealing with this on and off. The surgeon is no help. He just says the surgery went perfectly and nothing is wrong with that. My GI did an endoscopy and colonoscopy and those came back clear with a minor report of gastritis. I am on Prilosec 40mg for about a year now, sucralfate for healing the gastritis, and Questran for bile salt diarrhea. Still get upset stomach and mild nausea and I can't link it to anything I am eating. It is random. I mentioned bile salt supps to my GI and she said no that won't help. She said bile salt is what is contributing to my diarrhea. I have a follow up with her in a month, but as of now, they have no suggestions on any treatment or anything I should be doing. Really frustrating. Any tips on what I can try so I can feel normal again?
I’m feeling the same way. I had mine removed 2 months ago. It’s horrible.
I am also feeling what feels like gallbladder attacks and I had mine removed in June this year so I’m about 3 months post op: surgeon was no help said surgery went great took 20mins to get my gallbladder out it was full of stones and inflamed I’m so happy it’s gone but now these pains feel the exact same and nobody seams to know what is happening to me and my bloods are all normal and they said if I gad any stones left behind my liver function will come back high and it’s coming back normal
@@nikkifenton4023 same here had mine out 7 weeks ago and I still have pain off and on where my gallbladder was it’s so scary sometimes and you get no answers on what it is..
"praying for a poop" 😸 I absolutely had to have my gallbladder removed. Was in the ER with gallstone pancreatitis in a lot of pain and very ill. It was jam-packed full of cholesterol stones.
So glad I found you, scared to go anywhere.Gallbladder out 4 years ago bad diarrhea
My doctor told me to use fiber con tablets to every morning after breakfast so far they've been working like a charm
Yep this is me. 16 years now of suffering. 😭
Diarrhea bloating and severe right sided abdominal pain chest pain and reflux 😩🥺
Wish I could go back and undo it. My life is terrible due to these constant issues 😢😔
Me too been 19 years that they took out my gallbladder and I get sick every time I eat then it is an emergency to get to the bathroom
@@signyourdeedrealty-jennife4596 Do you follow healthy diet? Avoid Non Fatty foods?
Gurlie Gurl....you hit it with good information!!!! Now I understand.
Hi Alyssa,
I just found your video. It’s for my mom. She’s 80 yrs old. She had gallbladder surgery 3 weeks ago. She started off well, but has been suffering for the past two weeks with on & off diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, and constipation. Note: years ago she had diverticulitis surgery. So she has a short gut. She was better before than now with the gallbladder removal. The surgeon did not explain anything to her about these types of possible side effects. She’s lost her appetite and is losing weight by the day. I am very concerned. We called the surgeon and after a few days of several calls he replied and told her that some people have this reaction because they lack an enzyme for digestion. Is this the bile salts that you are referring to? He ordered a very large pill for her to drink three times a day. Since then, she’s been worse. I also read that after gallbladder removal, sometimes it’s common that the small intestine twists in the space where the gallbladder was. Thus, forming diverticulitis. I could really use your advise on this matter. The Dr.’s don’t seem to think it’s a big deal. SOS!
Thanks,
Ani
So sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she gets better soon, these days dr don’t care about their patients, please try black seed oil with honey. Black seed oil it cures everything, do your research as well, tc
Hi, I had my gallbladder removed in 2008 and have experienced problems in the last few years. Mainly nausea and every now and then I have a few bad days with frequent bowel movements and nausea. My Dr prescribed ursofalk and it has helped the daily nausea but still get "flares" sometimes. My question is if I have bile reflux would taking bile salts make it worse?
Thank you for your video. I'm having mine out in a month. Apparently my family has a propensity to this as three of my family members have already had theirs out. Of those three, two have had multiple issues like you describe following the removal. One of whom suffers more than the other. I did discuss this with the doctor in the E.R. and he tried to tell me those symptoms could not be related to gallbladder removal and you don't "need" your gall bladder. There is a big difference between one can live without the gallbladder and it having no purpose. I challenged him on that and he scoffed at me! I don't know what my outcome will be but I know for a fact that there are people who experience issues.
Do you have a recommendation for type of bile salts and how much?
All the doctors will scoff because the only training the've had is with removing the gallbladder.... which is necessary sometimes, but not always. Doctors in China remove only the stones, not the gallbladder. Not having a gallbladder takes a long time adjusting to or the body may never adjust. I feel sorry for people who put all their faith in doctors.
@@mirsaes I too read thatin China , they remove only stones not GB, but how do they do it?
@@sirs4878 They have a special instrument and procedure to do it. Only 2 doctors that I know of perform the surgery. They've performed the surgery for over 10 years.
@@mirsaes Then why does not they train the entire world to do so? Is there any article about it?
I'm going to use this as a base for healing. My gallbladder comes out in 2 days. I was in a car accident that has left me with all the pain she's describing prior to having it removed. I already eat healthy all the time, but I can't really eat anymore because everything makes me sick or causes me pain. Just having it removed would be great to get rid of the vomiting, nausea, and severe pain in my back and shoulder.
Lots of flax seed recipes and after surgery I'll go back to my yoga and cardio. Slowly but surely. Good video.
How are you doing now? What you eat? is there any pain in stomach ?
@@sirs4878 I've been doing good actually. I can't eat spicy foods or it is an instant bathroom run. Rich foods seem to be the same way. I went vegetarian and white meats for the first month after the surgery while healing. Then slowly introduced other foods. The slow introduction really helped.
I did have a lot of heartburn in the beginning because my body was trying to figure out how to handle the extra acid so I recommend tums if you haven't gotten yours out.
As far as pain goes, I have phantom pains once in awhile but rarely. I feel so much better with it being gone.
@@sugarwoofle6067 How do you feel now?
I just subbed. I'm having lapro Dec 8th. Many years of pain. Your very informative. Thank you so much. My 5 year old daughter is excited for me to do this. She has seen me in so much pain at times.
oh gosh! i'm so sorry to hear that! Glad you found this video helpful. Here if you need any support
@@alyssalabrecque-gutexpert5263 thank you an most definetly after I have it. I will be reaching out. Have a great Thanksgiving an stay safe.
@@katielawley8979 How did your surgery go? Do you feel better? Any complications from or gut problems?
@@jesus_rt345 it went very well with no complications. Thank you for asking.
@@katielawley8979 Glad to know, what diet do you follow or what do you eat?
You mentioned bile salts, do I have to get these online or can I get them at CVS or rite aid?
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I’ve had my gallbladder removed in July 2019. I was ok for a few months eating what I usually ate. Now i can’t eat anything without having stomach pains and nauseous. 😞
It’s end of October now I having issues
welcome to my world hun takes your body time to get used to it been a year doing a lot better give it time :)
I'm going to through the same thing too. I had my surgery about three months ago and now I have this sharp pain and shoulder blade . I can't even sleep on my side or stomach is soo painful . I need help
@@cotton701 shoot me an email at support@alyssalabrecque.com and we'll get you some support
@@tonihansen3136 sorry to hear that you are struggling. How are you feeling these days?
I had my gallbladder out and was told nothing. For years i had severe diarrhea and leaky bum syndrome. IBS bad to this day i can't get far from a toilet. No idea it was from my gallbladder removal until accidentally finding one of these videos. Finally i tried adding high fiber for weeks and my problems went away. When they return i do more fiber. But vitamin deficiency is taking its toll so i take a vitamin regime.