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Just found out I have a 1.5 cm gallstone

Posted by linda82 @linda82, Jun 4 2:45pm

I have been having some issues with gas and bloating after I eat that has become frequent. I have had some discomfort in that area but only once in the last year where I had pain and did not think to much of it.
My family Dr. will be setting me up with a surgeon.
Since I had surgery in 2024 for diverticulitis, I have been doing great.
Now, something new to go through.
Any suggestions or advice will be greatly appreciated.

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linda82 | @linda82 | Jun 6 7:09am
In reply to @lisalucier "@linda82 - for what it's worth, I've had zero issues once I healed up in 2..." + (show)
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@linda82 - for what it's worth, I've had zero issues once I healed up in 2 weeks or so after my gallbladder attack and surgery.

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@lisalucier Thanks Lisa, Was your surgery open or laparoscopy? Did you have to change anything?

I am now looking at all the foods I have been eating. This is one item I have every day for fat and fiber. Now I need to eliminate. Argh.

Avocados: Avocados are packed with healthy fats and fiber, but they can also be tough on the gallbladder. Their fat content can make the gallbladder contract too much, which can worsen symptoms for those with gallbladder disease.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Jun 6 10:11am
In reply to @linda82 "@lisalucier Thanks Lisa, Was your surgery open or laparoscopy? Did you have to change anything? I..." + (show)
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@lisalucier Thanks Lisa, Was your surgery open or laparoscopy? Did you have to change anything?

I am now looking at all the foods I have been eating. This is one item I have every day for fat and fiber. Now I need to eliminate. Argh.

Avocados: Avocados are packed with healthy fats and fiber, but they can also be tough on the gallbladder. Their fat content can make the gallbladder contract too much, which can worsen symptoms for those with gallbladder disease.

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@linda82 - it was laparoscopic.

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linda82 | @linda82 | Jul 30 9:33am

Update.

I finally had the surgery last Wednesday 22 July.
I stayed on no fat diet before surgery. Of course it did not help with having more weight loss!
I had started adding some fat back and fiber and have had no issues yet. I only had 1 day of diarrhea (last Friday) and then no BM's until Monday. I think the med's contributed to it.
I did take Tramadol the first 3 days but, only had to take a total of 6 pills and also Advil.
Ondansetron for nausea which helped tremendously.
Did a lot of walking for passing all that air!
Thanks for all the input on here!
My surgeon and his resident took a picture after it was removed and gave it to my husband. It was very large and all pathology came back good.
I did learn that this could have started after my surgery 2 years ago for colon resection and losing weight so fast. The surgeon said that is why they take it out for people having "the weight loss surgery"
Looking forward to gaining some weight and muscle tone back now.

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