Question 1

what is a good diet after gallbladder removal?

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Low fat: Low fat, high fiber, avoid greasy fried foods and excessive butter and drink plenty of caffeine free, alcohol free fluids.

Question 2

how soon after gallbladder removal can you be intimate ?

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: This is a question for your general surgeon who did the surgery. But in general six weeks after surgery intimacy should be safe.

Question 3

what can i eat after gallbladder removal and which food should be avoided?

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Trial and error: After gallbladder removal, the bile from the liver constantly drains into the intestine (rather than being stored in the gallbladder between meals and squirted into the intestine after meals).  Bile can be irritating and about 25% of patients may experience gastric irritation or diarrhea. This is called post-cholecystectomy syndrome.  Avoid acid food and fatty food.  Minimize alcohol and tobacco.

Question 4

how soon after gallbladder removal can i have wine?

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After: You have healed for several days, after you are eating well without nausea or pain, after you have stopped taking pain medications, & after approved by your surgeon.

Question 5

can you smoke cigarettes after gallbladder removal?

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: Nicotine triggers narrowing of the tiny blood vessels responsible for helping you heal, reducing blood flow in that area. If you want a speedy recovery and return to normal activities quickly consider not smoking  until after your recovery.

Question 6

what is the normal life expectancy after gallbladder removal?

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Normal: Life expectancy would be a full normal life after gallbladder surgery.

Question 7

pain after gallbladder removal surgery. what can i take for this?

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How long ago: Was your surgery?  Was it laparoscopic?  You can expect to have incisional pain while healing up from surgery.  When this is over, you should feel better.  Some patients get colicky pain for a few weeks until your system gets accustomed to absence of storage organ.  Ask your surgeon what to expect at what point in time after surgery.  Persistent pain, fever, vomiting, or jaundice are danger signs.

Question 8

can stones come back after gallbladder removal?

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Stones: No, but sometimes there are retained stones - stones that remained even after the gall bladder was removed.

Question 9

why back and chest pain after gallbladder removal?

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Irritation of the di: The call bladder is connected to the liver. Just above it is the diaphragm. The procedure to remove the gall bladder can irritate the diaphragm and the tissues around the liver. When irritated, pain happens. It is just temporary,  but if continues call your doctor.

Question 10

is it normal to have bloating a month after gallbladder removal?

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Not unheard of: It's not usual, but not unheard of, to have some persistent bloating. It is NOT due to a lack of bile, or persistent CO2 in the abdomen.  Just maintain a good healthy diet, no restrictions, stay hydrated, and maintain normal activity. Perhaps add some yogurt to your diet. If it continues, I suggest you discuss with your surgeon, but it should resolve. Good luck.

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