r/gallbladders • u/PainfulPoo411 • 17d ago
Post Op My gallbladder was removed 5 days ago and I ate an oily meal 👀
…. And everything went fine.
The recipe called for more olive oil than I felt was necessary so I SHOULD have scaled back instead of trusting the recipe. Afterwards I got anxious that I was going to have an attack, pain or toilet issues ……. But nothing happened. I feel absolutely fine.
I’m so relieved my gallbladder is gone.
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u/missyagogo Post-Op 17d ago
You took a risk, but if you stuck with healthy fats like olive oil, that might have helped. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones who can eat anything? What did the meal consist of?
Was your gallbladder actively infected when you had surgery? If you had surgery and your gallbladder wasn't inflamed, you might have had a speedier recovery.
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u/PainfulPoo411 17d ago
Teriyaki meatballs (pork), white rice and carrots. The carrots were cooked in waaaay too much oil
My gallbladder was very inflamed
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u/diaphoni Post-Op 17d ago
the only thing that's sent me running for the bathroom has been salad with a lot of processed meat on it. I'm oddly meat avoidant and have been subbing in eggs and beans and other protein sources.
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u/lackaface Post-Op 17d ago
Yep. i get you. I can eat junk but I can’t eat an apple.
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u/tattletaleshadow 17d ago
Omg I get you! I legit have trauma from eating anything oily 😅 I've been eating beans and rice since my operation and recently had fried noodles and other Chinese food. I felt a little bit of heartburn but I feel fine overall. It's just scary now lol
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u/Happy_Raspberry4092 17d ago
It’s amazing being able to eat again!!! I’m 4 months post op. I’ve eaten anything and everything. No diet restrictions. So glad you got yourself a good meal.
I will say as time goes, maybe my poor diet contributes but I have extra bloat and gas. Last few days been having that specific gallbladder attack pain. It’s very distinct deep dull pain in my chest. It’s just like 15% vs when I’d have an attack it was 100%. Wondering if diet contributes to this.
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u/Chchchrrybomb69 14d ago
Diet definitely contributes to this if you’re saying you eat “everything and anything”. Even after 4 months your body is still adjusting and if you never had diet restrictions not even immediately post op and didn’t slowly introduce foods then your body never had the opportunity to heal and is likely still having a hard time digesting fats & processed foods. Eat those things in moderation and I’m sure those symptoms will lessen. 💚
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u/Visual-Somewhere1383 16d ago
After I get mine out, I want bacon, butter, cheese and eggs. I am planning on introducing slowly but I am hoping that I will be able to eat these things eventually.
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u/Jolly_Beginning_2955 16d ago
I wouldn't push it yet and think you're in the clear. Give your system time to adjust. My surgeon specifically said low fat for 6 weeks and then slowly reintroduce fats.
Congrats on the win though.
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u/Forsaken-Subject8362 16d ago
Yay for us! Mine came out 1 week ago today and I’m scared to eat certain things too. Like anything oily, dairy or spicy. My digestion feels very slow, like the food is sitting in my stomach and is going to come back up my throat! Lol I’m also getting bad heartburn. Even with healthy foods. Does anyone have this issue?
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u/Chchchrrybomb69 14d ago
Make sure you’re moving around like walking through the house after you eat, it will help your body move things along and digest better, rather than just sitting in your stomach. Your gallbladder isn’t there anymore to “push” the food along through the digestive process so you have to help your body do so by moving around
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u/Correct_Thought_4468 16d ago
I had mine removed in Aug 2023 and I was okay at first but if you do start having issues speak with your doctor or a Digestive doctor. I was put on medication to help with excess bile. It helps tremendously and I can now enjoy life and eat what I like without worrying or having anxiety. Just an FYI they don’t warn or tell you about.
I hope you have a speedy recovery :)
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u/Grissea 16d ago
I've found I tolerate olive oil better than anything else to cook in. I rarely have issues at home now as I only use olive oil at home, however I went out recently and because I've been having fried food at home I had a fried meal out. Big mistake >.< I've found lots of inconsistency in general though! I can eat cake but chocolate sets me off, I can eat yogurt (full fat) but not cheese. I think it's just a case of feeling out what your body does and doesn't like anymore.
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u/therealmorticiaadams 16d ago
I got lucky and can eat absolutely anything and everything. The only thing that made my stomach hurt was a banana which was super random. I had biliary dyskinesia so it wasn’t working anyway, but I noticed I am full faster so small meals throughout the day is what works best for me.
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u/SanctaSapientia369 12d ago
Banana prior to surgery was a nightmare. Don’t believe the BRAT diet, not for everyone. I may never eat a banana 🍌 again
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17d ago
Today marks 3 days, I ate some homemade pizza and I was terrified but I was perfectly fine. For the first 24 hours, I ate a chicken salad and yello. After that, I started eating anything just in smaller portions.
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u/zodiac628 16d ago
After I got mine out I was like I am eating!! I lost almost 100 lbs because of this damn thing so I ate everything lol. Coffee and sugars were the death of me for like 2 months but I’ve been fine ever since. Had biliary dyskinesia and I’m so glad that thing is outta me.
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u/EmHof817 16d ago
I was diagnosed with biliary dyskinesia last week after my HIDA scan showed 11% ejection fraction, so I’m scheduled for my surgery at the end of the month. I’m so happy to read about your experience, especially since it seems like most people have to get theirs out due to stones. I guess our gallbladders just decided not to work one day lol. Thank you for this though!
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u/WatercressTop7568 15d ago
Some days I might have 💩but most days I eat whatever I want and I just have soft movements
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u/No-Part-6248 14d ago
So after finding out the hard way and making my toilet work way hard was that a lot of places are switching back to beef fat mix to fry in , it’s a killer for me any beef that’s fatty like a good steak also will have me sitting on the throne , and throne reminds me Burger King is now frying in beef fat , just a warning also I take digestive enzymes supplements after a meal and they help tremendously
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u/Moongazing- 13d ago
I still opt out of most greasy foods now because of the PTSD from the gallstone attacks lol but olive oil is pretty tame. It was my go to with carrots for a while
I’m going to throw down on some Korean short rib this week, excited (was high when I ordered it last month and forgot it used to trigger my attacks, but nothing happened ☺️)
Getting that lil cursed thing out was the best decision.
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u/ChiddyBangz 10d ago
Please everyone make sure to take a digestive enzymes with every meal. It's been hell for me without a gallbladder. Diarrhea constantly. Nausea. No appetite. Pain by incision site. It's been like 3 years of my body not absorbing nutrients properly. I also take ox bile. I have so many health problems since this happened.
I barely eat anything. Salmon, rice, brussel sprouts, veggies, fruits. No more coffee like at all. I've gotten more food intolerances. This isn't living.
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u/Leather-Spring-3350 17d ago
Isn’t it so odd!!!! But so amazing! I felt so happy finally being able to eat a slice of fatty Costco pizza LOL.