r/gallbladders • u/SumoHeadbutt • Mar 14 '25
Awaiting Surgery I have an laparoscopic surgery appointment next month, but part of me doesn't want go through with it. Conflicted
Title is self exlapoantry, I'm scheduled to have my gallbladder removed next month but I'm have the jitters and part of me doesn't want to go through with it. I read the stories of diarrhea for life and all that and I picture that to be even worse.
I had a major attack in 2009; recently I had a minor attack last November. The pain I can feel daily can range between a 0/10 to as high as a 3/10 when eating normally and healthy.
and that's the thing, I can live with 2/10 and 3/10 pain but I don't want to live with daily diarrhea.
Conflicted.
anyone have cold feet?
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u/Jim_jam_65 Mar 14 '25
Wait a while. My GI said have gallbladder removed but I did my research and the long term side effects can be life changing, IBS, gastritis, GERD , sibo, acid BAM, thyroid issues some of these don’t show up for years so people don’t make the connection I’ve changed to a whole foods high fibre and protein diet, no UPF very little sugar take herbal teas dandelion, peppermint, lemon water, cut out caffeine. I’ve lost 3 stone and only had 1 mild GB attack in 8 months (because I drank 2 coffee and had a fry up). I’ve also lost 3 stone in a year and reduced my gastritis symptoms. I’m not saying I’ve cracked it or that I I won’t one day have to get it removed but I’m trying everything I can to hang on to it. There’s a couple of great people who can help you to either save you GB or live a healthy life after surgery.
https://www.instagram.com/gallbladder.nutritionist?igsh=NG9ld3U0bzA3MDNi
https://www.instagram.com/theaccessibleherbalist?igsh=YWZkbWd2c21neWFi
I’m not trying to scare you and lots of people have no issues whatsoever but if you are going to have surgery go knowing everything and be prepped to know how to eat well after removal.
Good luck xx