Question 1

how long after gallbladder surgery will the diarrhea start?

Accepted Answer

It depends: 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 2

how long after gallbladder surgery does diarrhea usually last?

Accepted Answer

Variable time: 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 3

how long can i expect diarrhea to last after my gallbladder surgery 3 days ago?  i also have gastroparesis.

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: If you have diarrhea after being in hospital for surgery you should be evaluated for clostridium difficile colitis.  Do not wait on this, and if your doctor is not willing to listen, find somebody else.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Depends: 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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes: 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 6

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

Avoid fatty foods: 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 7

i had gallbladder surgery a year ago and i still have reactions such as diarrhea and stomach cramps every time i eat (low fat) is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Detail Hx &amp; Physical: After cholecystectomy, patients have reported post cholecystectomic syndromes which includes, abdominal symptoms, dyspepsia, and diarrhea. Some patients who underwent cholecystectomy experienced diarrhea, which could be associated with the malabsorption of bile acid Go easy on the fat. Avoid high-fat foods, fried and greasy foods, and fatty sauces and gravies for at least a week after surgery.

Question 8

post gallbladder surgery done 3 weeks ago and now have nausea, burning in upper right stomach and pain wraps around to the back, weak, diarrhea, nause?

Accepted Answer

Needs to see surgeon: The patient needs to alert her surgeon who may decide to measure her over function tests and do an ultrasound of the abdomen to see if she has any fluid collections.

Question 9

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

Postop: 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 10

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

Cholistid/Questran: 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

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

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I had gallbladder surgery a year ago and i still have reactions such as diarrhea and stomach cramps every time i eat (low fat) is this normal?

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Post gallbladder surgery done 3 weeks ago and now have nausea, burning in upper right stomach and pain wraps around to the back, weak, diarrhea, nause?

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

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

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