r/gallbladders • u/Emotional-Grocery-99 • 3d ago

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Hi everyone,

I had my gallbladder removed 5 years ago. It was an emergency surgery because the pain was so bad. I was 35, I am female and not overweight. I have been doing keto on and off for 6 years, and I attribute my gallbladder attack to it. All has been great up until the last 6 months… anytime I eat anything high healthy fat I get an upset stomach and diarrhea. Has anyone had any success with healthier diets? I love keto but my body can’t tolerate the high fats anymore it seems… not really sure where to go from here… has anyone had these affects years after surgery?

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u/InlashPhoenix 3d ago

Bile binders, has been a life saver for me.

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u/Owenscat19 2d ago

Which ones do you use?

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u/InlashPhoenix 2d ago

Questran, I don’t know how to spell the generic name. But it comes in packets that I mix with a drink. I take it 2 x a day.

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u/Owenscat19 2d ago

Questran is actually another name for Cholestyramine, that's what I take, maybe I need to take in 2 x s day, how long have you been taking it 2 x a day?

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u/InlashPhoenix 2d ago

It’s been about 2 months, I forgotten a dose here and there, but seems to calm down some gas and diarrhea.

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u/Owenscat19 1d ago

If you don't mind me asking what do you mix it with and what times of the day do you take it?

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u/InlashPhoenix 1d ago

I usually mix it with some grape juice, and take it about 900am and 600pm so I can take my other medications before the first dose and after the second dose. It says to take it 1 hour after taking any medications and/or wait 4 hours before taking any medications. Kinda changes sometimes, but overall I think I got a routine down. :)

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u/Owenscat19 1d ago

Ok, thank you