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Had gall bladder removed 2 months ago. have bowel movements 5-7 times a day which looks like flem most of the time. how do i stop it?
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Loose Stools are a: potential problem after gallbladder removal. Many people do not notice any change. A small number of people may notice loose stools after surgery . The duration is variable. You may need to take a medication like Questran (cholestyramine) which helps to bind the bile which gets released a little more often after gallbladder surgery. See your surgeon who did your surgery to determine if you need this medication.
Answered 2/20/2016
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