sarges46 Posted September 19, 2011 #1 Posted September 19, 2011 Very early Tuesday morning (0130) I had to drag Marilyn out of bed to take my sorry butt to the ER. Turns out I was having a bad gall bladder attack. (I wasn't dying..just wishing I would!) 10 hours later I got out feeling a little better. Skipped bus driving for Wed and was back at it Thursday/Friday. Sat morning I took Marilyn to clinic as our family doc was there and she needed to see him regarding Scans on her kidney stones. She tricked me and booked me in to see him at the time she was checking in. Well this was at 11am. By 1345 I was strapped on a gourney and being wheeled into the OR!! Got my gall bladder removed and was sent home at 430 that evening! Now the healing starts I guess! So...fellow gall bladderless people....what does this mean in terms of eating and avoiding stuff? Please dont tell I can't eat ice cream any more!
Yammer Dan Posted September 19, 2011 #2 Posted September 19, 2011 Eat anything you want Rick. I've been eating everything in sight since I got rid of mine couple months ago. After I got pancreas back on track. Ny Gall Bladder had rotted away and in doing so it inflamed my pancreas. That was same feeling as Gall Bladder attack but I didn't have one. If your Gall Bladder was intac when they yanked it you should be good to go.
Rocket Posted September 19, 2011 #3 Posted September 19, 2011 Eat anything you want Rick. I've been eating everything in sight since I got rid of mine couple months ago. That is why, we didn't get any brownies............
Yammer Dan Posted September 19, 2011 #4 Posted September 19, 2011 That is why, we didn't get any brownies............ You might have something there. I had just finished a batch when you guys showed up..
friesman Posted September 19, 2011 #5 Posted September 19, 2011 You might have something there. I had just finished a batch when you guys showed up.. If you like those "special" Brownies, that would explain the garage delays.... Brian
sarges46 Posted September 19, 2011 Author #6 Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks Dan So far I have put myself on a reduced fat diet. And my pancreas seems to be a little offended by all the action and is a little sensitive....or its my liver but I still have a little "pressure" in that area. Got some pain meds and anti-biotics to take for a week.
Yammer Dan Posted September 19, 2011 #7 Posted September 19, 2011 Take it easy til things settle down in there Rick then you should be good to go.When I went back with pancreas they kept me for 5 days with only ice chips twice a day. That ain't fun!!When the pancreas gets upset it can really mess with everything else. GOOD LUCK!!
Gary N. Posted September 19, 2011 #8 Posted September 19, 2011 Got mine out in '07 Rick and haven't had a problem finding anything to eat. And it shows.
sarges46 Posted September 19, 2011 Author #9 Posted September 19, 2011 I have been avoiding fatty stuff since last week. Already I have lost 8 pounds! This might just work out for the best in the long run! But it is good to know that I can still enjoy a good feed if the time is right!
Flyinfool Posted September 19, 2011 #10 Posted September 19, 2011 Does that mean that tonight you can go out for 8 lbs of ice cream?????
Yammer Dan Posted September 19, 2011 #11 Posted September 19, 2011 10 lb containers are easier to find...
merrride Posted September 20, 2011 #14 Posted September 20, 2011 Hi Sarge, Had mine out in 1996---just one of the parts that this old body has had taken out! Words of advice is to take it easy for a few months and re-introduce yourself slowly to all the good stuff we all love---let's see--gravy, fried foods, dairy, alcohol....!! Take 'er easy--Ginny
MasterGuns Posted September 20, 2011 #15 Posted September 20, 2011 Very early Tuesday morning (0130) I had to drag Marilyn out of bed to take my sorry butt to the ER. Turns out I was having a bad gall bladder attack. (I wasn't dying..just wishing I would!) 10 hours later I got out feeling a little better. Skipped bus driving for Wed and was back at it Thursday/Friday. Sat morning I took Marilyn to clinic as our family doc was there and she needed to see him regarding Scans on her kidney stones. She tricked me and booked me in to see him at the time she was checking in. Well this was at 11am. By 1345 I was strapped on a gourney and being wheeled into the OR!! Got my gall bladder removed and was sent home at 430 that evening! Now the healing starts I guess! So...fellow gall bladderless people....what does this mean in terms of eating and avoiding stuff? Please dont tell I can't eat ice cream any more! Not a darn thing!
GAWildKat Posted September 20, 2011 #16 Posted September 20, 2011 It varies by the doc. Mine said I needed to follow a low carb, low fat diet similar to diabetics or I was going to gain alot of weight after surgery, he wasn't kidding! Some people have IBS like troubles after losing the gall bladder. I experienced less tolerance to alcoholic beverages and read that happens to some people. Best advice is take it easy and keep the fat grams to less than 30/day and keep a food journal for the next year, keep track if any foods or drinks make you ill.
straycatt Posted September 20, 2011 #17 Posted September 20, 2011 When I went back with pancreas they kept me for 5 days with only ice chips twice a day. That ain't fun!!When the pancreas gets upset it can really mess with everything else. GOOD LUCK!! Been there, done that. Thanks to Pancreatitis, I can never drink alcohol again. EVER.
Pam Posted September 20, 2011 #18 Posted September 20, 2011 Rick Good to hear your on the mend. Pinky was having trouble a few years ago and they couldn't find anything wrong until she had a gal bladder attack on the ultrsound table. They checked further and she had a twisted intestine. Off to the surgon and they cut about two feet of intestine out to get rid of the loop and took her gal bladder too. Now she is good to go, except she says if she eats to much fatty or fast food she suffers a bit. Other than that she is good to go.
sarges46 Posted September 20, 2011 Author #19 Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks for the tips and stories all. Now, I just have to take it easy until things completely settle down and begin figuring out what works for the diet. This hasn't been the most fun few days but I am getting better.
minnmac Posted September 21, 2011 #20 Posted September 21, 2011 glad to hear your allright. good thing riding season is almost over. can,t see big bike trips for awhile. should be good to go for pip next year. how we gonna find the dirt roads without marilyn? take care rick......al
etcswjoe Posted September 21, 2011 #21 Posted September 21, 2011 Will keep you and the Misses in our prayers.
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