Gall Bladder and Constipation - since we're all talking about it

kellybelly333
on 8/27/12 7:11 am - Toronto, Canada

I had another attack on Saturday. I deciphered that it is....CHEESE :-( My most favourite protein!! The attack was horrible, and i'm sure that it what the pain is. The ultrasound came back as gall bladder sludge.

What did you do for the pain, before having the gall bladder removed (which i'm assuming I will be). I'm sure I'll find out next week after my GI.

Also, could my gall bladder issues be causing my constipation issues? And how long can I take MOM, or other stool softeners. Will my body just get used to it, and i'll always need it?

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

(deactivated member)
on 8/27/12 7:28 am - Oshawa, ON, Canada

VSG on 01/28/13

Hmmm. I don't recall having constipation relating to gallbladder issues. I do, however, have strong recollections about dairy (even low fat stuff) and anything with the least bit of fat causing severe attacks.

I hope they're able to remove yours sooner rather than later.

kellybelly333
on 8/27/12 11:31 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Well, so far it's cheese. And only cheese. Maybe it could get worse? I can drink 2% milk with no problems.

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

(deactivated member)
on 8/27/12 11:55 am - Oshawa, ON, Canada

VSG on 01/28/13

That's good. It's likely the higher fat in the cheese that's causing the problem.

kellybelly333
on 8/27/12 12:04 pm - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Oh yes, hugely high in fat. Cheese and crackers are my go-to for quick protein and carbs (to keep my sugars in check). Sigh. On Saturday I had that, and 2% milk. Today, I had a latte with 2% milk and no problems. So still the cheese.

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

tbtilalaf
on 8/27/12 12:32 am, edited 8/27/12 12:33 am

Ya foods with higher fat will set off gallbladder attacts, I used to have one (gallbladder) but was getting attacks soooo bad, I got it out! and will never look back!! Just think after it's gone, you can have cheese again with no worries! Getting mine out was the best thing I ever did! But I don't see how it can cause constipation problems, I don't have one and do still deal with that (almost 6 weeks post op). I hope you get better soon!

Oh try adding more fiber to your menu, it will help with constipation, I would increase water intake as fiber will also soak up more water too.

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kellybelly333
on 8/27/12 11:32 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Oh. I drink lots of water, and I get lots of fibre and take probiotics. Constipation is fairly new to me and i'm almost a year and a half out. It coincided with the (possible) gall bladder pain, so I didn't know if it went hand in hand.

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

Bonnie ABC
on 8/27/12 7:44 am - Smiths Falls, Canada

RNY on 09/16/08 with

When I was having attacks daily .. that would have 8 or 9 years ago, I was down to only eating plain rice, boiled chicken and tuna. That's it. I was every so grateful to say goodbye to it. Never affected bowel movements though.

Bonnie

I can do hard things, life is teaching me that I can.
Lost 222lbs with rny, 20 lbs regain.
Plastics, July 2010 with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey, Mexico

kellybelly333
on 8/27/12 11:34 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Yikes!! I am not that bad at all!

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

Bonnie ABC
on 8/27/12 11:39 am - Smiths Falls, Canada

RNY on 09/16/08 with

They told me that they were going to have to open me. A 400lb woman doesn't want to hear that. So I went from October until June I think. Progressively worse. In June I went in over a hernia above my belly button, he said, we'll take out the gall bladder at the same time,... I freaked.. he said no, lap. **** I could have had it done in the fall rather than wait until July. Oh well, both are fixed.

Bonnie

I can do hard things, life is teaching me that I can.
Lost 222lbs with rny, 20 lbs regain.
Plastics, July 2010 with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey, Mexico

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