two years ago i had my gallbladder removed since them my bowel movements have been very loose daily.most days my movements are so loose its like water i am passing ..can anyone tell me if this is normal ?
2007-01-10 10:30:10 · 8 answers · asked by wee B 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It is a common side effect after cholecystectomy. (GB removal) I would advise a trip to your GP or family doctor (depending on which country you reside in) who will be able to ensure it is all connected, and possibly put you onto dietary supplements to help firm the stools back up.
To help SAWGIRL out, and her principles of internal medicine....the gallbladder actually stores and concentrates the bile produced by the liver. This allows it to be controlled and released when you eat, as opposed to a slow trickle of bile after it's removed.
2007-01-11 01:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my gallbladder out 9 years ago and I have had bowel problems ever since. I get a lot of diarrhea still i mean not so much it is a problem but it is different than before the gallbladder removal.
2007-01-10 13:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse and it is not normal for you to have continued loose stools. Get yourself some Lepicol from the health store this will help bring your stools under control. The colon is at fault here. I also had mine out and my bowels have not been the same since. I take lecithin. Let me explain: The bile that is in the gallbladder is concentrated but when you don't have one the bile stays in the liver and becomes thin, so to thicken it we need lecithin. I take lecithin 1200mg and i get these from a company called ZIPVIT. The capsules are large but are easily swallowed
You must bring your bowel under control because you are losing vital fluids, so drink at least 2 litres a day to replace this. if you need any more help I am always at the address below
gloriashealth@btinternet.com
2007-01-12 10:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by gloriashealth@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No your gallbladder's removal should not affect your stools. The gallbladder secretes bile which breaks down fats and sugars. The removal of the gallbladder simply makes digestion slower in breaking down those things. I had my gallbladder out years ago. and although I do have problems with my bowels. It is because of other things. Try a bland diet with lots of fibre for a couple of days, if there is no change then you should see your Doctor.
loose movements are one thing, water is not normal.
2007-01-10 11:09:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes its normal. I read once that your bodys bowel movements are never quite the same once you get your gallbladder removed. I had mine removed 4 years ago and I have improved since then.
2007-01-10 10:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by jul 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh my gosh! This is why I love this place! Thanks so much for this information. The doctors wanted to take my gallbladder out just because I had one stone. I found a way to get rid of it naturally!
I'm so sorry to hear ya'll are going through this....I really am.
2007-01-10 12:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal... i had my gallbladder removed a year ago and i have the same , i talked to my dr and he said that ALOT of people have the same thing its called DUMPING SYNDROME.my dear sweet sis even made a new nickname 4 me cuz of it ... she calls me BUTTPEE LoL . some people grow out of some people don't.... i love when people answer questions when they have NO IDEA what they are talking about..
2007-01-10 11:16:21 · answer #7 · answered by ♠ JƏSSƏ'S GiRL ♠ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i had my gallbladder removed 3years ago and i dont have that problem go c your doctor they will help
2007-01-13 11:04:47 · answer #8 · answered by sheepy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋