No stones.

This. When going out to eat, you will need to be selective about what you eat. And your plans after you eat.

Toughen up, buttercup. Rub some dirt on it. Walk it off.

Get it done if it's needed.

Not that big of a deal and you'll feel a lot better...........but probably have the shits for a year.

FYP

It doesn't matter what you eat. Plan on visiting the shitter soon after eating.

Yeah....I never recommend eating Mexican or Chinese for the first few weeks after gall bladder surgery. Unless of course you get it as take out and eat at home.

Even then....you designate one bathroom in the house as yours and tell everyone else enter at your own risk.

My wife has crohn's disease and one surgery down to fix it and a trip to the Mayo Clinic.

Damn dude, good luck! :huh:

Best of luck to you

Wish somebody would have told me this.

This is one reason I have been fighting against this.

I have to disagree with the "shits" thing being permanent. It is tough at first, long term is dependent on diet. It was explained to me that the gallbladder creates the bile that breaks down grease and fats. Without it, they kind of flow through your system without breaking down (read very quickly!).

I was pretty much back to normal after a few years. Did increase fiber/greens though and tried to decrease fat for basic health reasons anyway, so that may have helped.

Just plan on lots of greens/fibers. Also, SMALL meals for a while. What worked for me for the first couple years after was just breaking my lunch into two small and kept tons of small snacks like granola bars at my desk.

The gall bladder emits a biel that breaks down grease/ oil. If you eat a greasy / oily diet the food will run through you like Carl Lewis. That is how it was explained to me by the doctor. I had mine removed years ago and still have to be careful, especially if I go out to restaurant.

Not a huge deal, but eating barbecue at the tailgate is OUT for me. I've switched over to a mostly whole foods diet and don't have a lot of trouble anymore.