I'm depressed (food related-tmi)

[Deleted]

I had to get my gallbladder out. I had to cut out lots of things before the surgery because it would cause an attack. I've been slowly trying to add things back to see how it goes. I had some of my favorite candy-not good. I had some chips and salsa-really not good. (These were a week apart). If I have to live in the land of bland-I am going to die.

[hulley]

I'm having mine out next week. Not looking forward to it

[niemand88f]

The first couple weeks I had issues with lots of foods, and slowly got better over time. There are still a couple things that cause trouble - mostly really high fat things. I would definitely take this over the attacks!

[Pom]

My friend who is sitting next to me and had hers out said things are never quite the same, but it does get better. Good luck to you.

[satama]

How long ago did you have surgery? I just had mine out too and my post op instructions said to maintain a low fat diet for a month before adding foods like beef or full fat dairy and any other higher fat foods back in.

[Deleted]

It hasn't been that long so maybe it will get better??? My Dr said I could add things back as I felt comfortable. As far as the surgery and recovery (healing) that had been a breeze.
Eta- I'm going to go pour a small glass of wine and see how that goes-lol

[Roc A Bee]

I had mine out in August. I can eat whatever I want.

[kershnic]

I had mine out last year and can eat whatever I want. It did take a little while to fully adjust, but the timing is touch to remember due to also starting Metformin...

[audry80]

It took me about a year to be able to eat anything I want after mine was removed. I had many emergency bathroom stops during that year since I didn't stop eating the food that bothered me but happy to report all is good now! Good luck!

[krystee]

I had mine out in August and can eat anything. For the first two to three weeks afterward, fatty salad dressings and soups gave me issues, but after that it's been fine. Hope you can eat normally soon!

[alleinesein]

I had mine out in Aug 2007 and the day after surgery I was eating all the things that they told me to avoid. I figured that since my digestive system was already going to be jacked up after the surgery I was going to enjoy my food. I have had no issues with any foods since I had mine removed.

How many weeks post-op are you? It can take a few months for your digestive system to adjust back to 'normal' after the surgery.

[Deleted]

Yeah, I've eaten what I wanted for years. I feel fine though I did develope lactose intolerance about 5yrs ago. But I got my gallbladder out 18 yrs ago--don't think they are related-lol.

[everam01]

It took a while for me but I was able to add back almost everything.

[6fsn]

It should get better, but it can take time. 4 years out the only thing that still bothers me is lettuce.

[Deleted]

Oh wow, lots of y'all have had your gallbladders out! My H tells me it's fairly common among young women.

Sorry for those of you with food difficulties. That sucks. I hope that you all feel better soon!

[Deleted]

I had mine out 5 years ago and can eat whatever I want now. It probably took about a year to get to that point. It will get better.

On rare occasion something will bother me. It's usually a high fat sauce or I ate a large amount of avocados.