Question 1

How long after gallbladder surgery does diarrhea usually last?

Accepted Answer

Some people have no diarrhea afterwards.  Of those that do, it usually resolves after a few weeks.  Avoiding fatty and fried foods usually helps.  If the diarrhea persists, there is a medicine that can help with it.

Question 2

How long after gallbladder surgery will the diarrhea start?

Accepted Answer

Some people never have trouble with it, and some have near constant problems.  See how you do in the first 6 week after, though it often gets better after that kind of time frame.

Question 3

Ok to take imodium (loperamide) for post op diarrhea from gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

When was your surgery? Would not want to combine immodium & narcotic pain pills. Best is to address the issue first with avoiding fried, fatty, greasy foods. Drink plenty of water. Check with your doctor or surgeon before adding medication like this. Immidium will not correct the cause if the diarrhea either & likely to have better results with prescription cholestyramine. See your doctor.

Question 4

Could gallbladder surgery result in stomach pains and diarrhea every time i eat afterwards?

Accepted Answer

It is not unusual to have some diarrhea after gallbladder surgery. Many people do not, however many people may experience loose stools particularly after eating. If it is severe, there is medication available to help with that problem.

Question 5

Soft fluffy non greasy stool after gallbladder surgery green and yellowish in color not greasy not diarrhea just loose consistency once a day?

Accepted Answer

it is very common to have after GB surgery for few month. If troublesome watch what you eat.  You may realize how much fat in some foods- regular milk can add to problem.

Question 6

I had recent gallbladder surgery and have been sick since nauseous diarrhea fatigue and some shortness of breath even when walking short distance  oth?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath following recent surgery is always of concern and should be investigated by the attending surgeon. Possible serious issues would be blood loss anemia, pulmonary embolism,fluid retention due to heart,kidney or liver issues or other lung pathology. 
 Nausea,diarrhea and fatigue are nonspecific unless very severe. Your surgeon will order appropriate tests and stool culture.

Question 7

Doc unable to help: i have severe diarrhea, excessive urination, no thirst, nausea & exhaustion, all post gallbladder surgery 4 years ago.  any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Cholestid is a bile binding drug which should stop the diarrhea. Diarrhea is the key linking most of the other symptoms
This article should clarify the problem:

http://www.medicinenet.com/bile_acid_sequestrants/article.htm

Question 8

Chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, diarrhea, and brain fog years after gallbladder surgery. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

First define the problem (do you have soft or frequent stool?),  circumstances under which diarrhea developed (malabsorption,  pancreatic maldigestion, food intolerances, stressful times, exposure to ill individuals, food poisoning, ischemic gut, inflammatory colitis, after cholecystectomy), severity (stool volume, dehydration, blood, night-time awakening, weight loss), & duration.

Question 9

Is it normal to have loose and frequent stools after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Common. Cholestyramine might help.

Question 10

Is it normal to have loose and frequent stools after gallbladder surgery months ago?

Accepted Answer

The standard risk after surgery is about 1 person in 400 gets chronic recurrent diarrhea after gallbladder surgery. It may be more common in those whose gallbladder was functioning well before surgery. Fatty foods likely will make symptoms worse, and sometimes use of medication like Cholestyramine can help.  Symptoms usually improve over time too.

How long does diarrhea last after gallbladder surgery

How long after gallbladder surgery does diarrhea usually last?

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How long after gallbladder surgery will the diarrhea start?

Ok to take imodium (loperamide) for post op diarrhea from gallbladder surgery?

Could gallbladder surgery result in stomach pains and diarrhea every time i eat afterwards?

Soft fluffy non greasy stool after gallbladder surgery green and yellowish in color not greasy not diarrhea just loose consistency once a day?

I had recent gallbladder surgery and have been sick since nauseous diarrhea fatigue and some shortness of breath even when walking short distance oth?

Doc unable to help: i have severe diarrhea, excessive urination, no thirst, nausea & exhaustion, all post gallbladder surgery 4 years ago. any ideas?

Chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, diarrhea, and brain fog years after gallbladder surgery. any ideas?

Is it normal to have loose and frequent stools after gallbladder surgery?

Is it normal to have loose and frequent stools after gallbladder surgery months ago?

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