Joined: 31 Jul 2003 Posts: 1 Location: san francisco
cholecystectomy Posted: 07-31-03 17:22pm
I had a cholecystectomy done a little over
a year ago and I have the hardest time
maintaining a bowel pattern, usually in
the morning right afert my first cup of
java i have a movement and then another
within 10-15 min after eating breakfast, i
cant do anything like go out to eat with
friends or business because i have to have
a bowel movment which is usually very
loose what is the problem other than fatty
foods and what can i take that is safe in
long term use, iam worried about the long
term effects of this problem and also of
stool harding meds
Diarrhea after gallbladder remuval Posted: 04-08-08 14:26pm
Diarrhea after gallbladder removal happens
in about 20% of the patients. It is
probably due to the bile acids that enter
the large intestines. In time, bile duct
and its branches get enlarged and
compensate for the loss of the
gallbladder.
Diarrhea therapy in such cases includes:
1. Anti-diarrheal medications, such as
loperamide (Imodium).
2. Medications that impair absorption
of bile acids, such as cholestyramine or
aluminum hydroxide.
3. A high-fiber diet to give your
stool more bulk. You can also limit food
that can worsen diarrhea like: spicy food,
dairy products, food rich in fats,
caffeine and alcohol.
