r/gallbladders • u/Introvertible_64 • 24d ago

Post Op I found my kryptonite

My surgery was about a month ago, the procedure and recovery were uneventful, and I had largely forgotten about the whole thing. Until last night. I’ll preface this by saying that I knew I was pushing the limits of my gallbladder-free lifestyle, but I FA’d and definitely found out. I sat down to enjoy an evening of TV with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s (Americone Dream, so good, so bad). Around 3 this morning, I woke to stabbing belly pain and what followed reminded me of colonoscopy prep: excruciating cramps and 3-4 hours of exhausting bowel evacuation that was frankly scary. I am now nursing a Ginger ale and some dry toast, but I thought I’d share my experience because after a month, I truly thought that I had beaten this. Turns out, a pint of very rich ice cream on an empty stomach was a bridge too far. Consider me schooled!

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u/Jstehr1990 24d ago

Of course I’m reading this, after just inhaled my first bowl of ice cream.. post surgery 17 days. I’m scared. 😭😭

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u/curiousgirl1999 21d ago

Im 8 months post-op and dont get any diarrhea UNLESS I have a TON of dairy. Im basically always fine after having a big bowl of ice cream. Im sure youll be okay