Question 1

shortness  of breath 7 weeks after gallbladder removal.  er tests show everything is fine.  this has been everyday all day long. no pain. ?

Accepted Answer

May be something new: If your symptoms were checked to rule out a clot in the legs or lung and no other surgical problem is seen, there may be another issue to work out. Suggest seeing your pcp and start a work up for sob (shortness of breath). High blood pressure, heart conditions and lung conditions are some of the possible causes. If you feel severely short of breath at any time, return to the er!

Question 2

what foods to eat after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Healthy foods: Previously you may be getting gb attacks with fried food , now you no longer will get. With or without , gb should be eating lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, less red meats , more fish and required vitamins and minerals , plenty of exercise , and you feel good.

Question 3

what could cause pain after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Differential DX is..: ...The process we go thru to narrow down the cause of a problem. In this case, we need to know when the pain was occurring relative to the surgery and the type of pain. If the pain mimics a gallbladder attack, it may be due to a stone in the bile duct. Mild pain early-on is likely incisional pain. Severe pain, esp associated with fever may indicate a complication. Best bet: see your surgeon.

Question 4

what to eat after gallbladder removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Healthy: Though many patients don't have much problem with their usual diet after gb surgery, many found themselves intolerant of certain foods (fried, rich food...), with varying symptoms (bloating, loose bm, flatulence...).  Take the opportunity to adopt a more healthy dietary selection.

Question 5

why is my urine dark after gallbladder removal?

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Dark urine can mean: Elevated bilirubin in blood or blood in urine, among other things.  The former can be complication of surgery, so contact your surgeon immediately.

Question 6

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 7

can you smoke cigarettes after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

: 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 8

is diahrrea a natural thing after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Common: About 20% of people will have diarrhea (early on) especially after eating fatty food. The gallbladder's function is to store bile and deliver it to the intestine to absorb fats. Most people w/stones have lost this storage function prior to its removal and don't miss this function.  For those that do develop diarrhea, many eventually adjust or they may take bile salts by mouth to compensate.

Question 9

what should be the precautions after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder removal: You want to limit fatty food intake as you will not handle it as well after the removal of your gall bladder.  Diarrhea is much more likely to be an issue if you do not make sure to add fiber to your diet.

Question 10

what are the causes of diaharea after gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

Bile salts: After gb removal, bile is still produced by the liver and still flows into the intestine but instead of having a gallbladder full of bile empty every time you eat there is instead a constant trickle of bile into the intestines which can play havoc on your digestion.  Still, every person is different.  See this excellent article: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/gallbladder-removal-diet/my01815.

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