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Is it normal to have loose and frequent stools after gallbladder surgery?
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Yes : Common. Cholestyramine might help.
Answered 6/24/2014
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No : A change in bowel habits may occur but should resolve in about 3 weeks after gallbladder surgery - if symptoms persist, see your surgeon.
Answered 9/22/2018
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Depends: When was your surgery? Yes, loose bowel movements, especially after eating greasy foods is not uncommon. Significant diarrhea can occur in about 1 in 400 people after gb surgery. Sometimes need Cholestyramine medication to control diarrhea. May improve over some months after surgery.
Answered 6/24/2014
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