As one of you has mentioned. "It is good to know that we are not alone!" This most definitely applies to this conversation, doesn't it. As a non medical person, I am always amazed at our differences and our similarities when we experience the same event. (gallbladder surgery).

Here's my story.
My husband had his gall bladder removed after an attack of pancreatitis. He had experienced no warning symptoms. He was in severe pain and was immediately admitted to the hospital via ER. He could not have the surgery until the pancreatitis was under control. On day 5 the labs showed he was ready, and he had laproscopic surgery. He was extremely weak and had lost considerable weight. He had nausea and could only sip clear liquids at first. After he returned home, he eventually was able to return to a more normal, but bland diet of soft foods. It was nearly 3 months until I was able to resume normal meal planning.
I don't have a gall bladder, either. It was removed along with my liver during my transplant surgery. As a result, we had already adopted a more healthy diet, and eat very little fried food. I do notice some discomfort, if I eat something fried or too much fat or spicy. He, on the otherhand, eats anything he wants.

@marierya, I hope that you and your doctor can decide what is best for you. Will you kep us posted.
@missdraggunn, I don't know anything about the meds that you are taking, but with your evening nausea and cramps, I am wondering if there is anything about your eating pattern that causes that. Have you tried eating that 'menu' midday with a light snack in evening? Or is it related to the timing of the meds?
@kozlo52, thanks for sharing your experience to open possibilities for others.
@micki733, That is interesting about the vitamin absorption. I know that we have to stay hydrated when we have vomitting, so it does make sense.
I, too, splurge on occasion. Is it possible that the weight loss is due to you becoming more active? Or have you possible decreased the amount of food that you are eating during a meal? That is something me and my husband have observed that we do.
@johnetteg, Have you talked to your surgeon about the rib cage pain? After my abdominal surgery, I was limited on lifting for a while. And when I started getting more active, I felt pain and if frightened me. My doctor told me about the scar tissue that was involved and how adhesions formed during the healing. He told me that is was okay to slowly return to my normal activites, but not to over do it. For me, around 9 months was involved.
@harliegirl, It is so rewarding to hear that you are doing well. What was it like for you to learn a new way to eat? Was it hard to do?
@billjn3, Hi, just checking in. How are you doing?

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