Gall Bladder Transplant

[hope4me791]

I have made the biggest mistake of my life. I had my gallbladder removed, which I felt rushed into by the surgeon, because I had polyps (very small). For some stupid reason I listenend to his bad advise and got it removed. I feel TERRIBLE!! I'm experiencing terrible digestion problems, which I never had before. I have taken enzymes, etc. all to no avail. All of this is a result of the gallbladder removal. Is there such a thing as a gall bladder transplant? I can't live like this...I would definitely have it done. I know this may sound drastic to you (but not to me)...live in my shoes for one day and tell me how drastic it really is.

[Dowden999]

I had mine removed almost 2 years ago and I take more pepto and immodium than one person should. I have a friend that has had it out for over 10 years and we cant go anywhere together that there is only one bathroom. Doctors will tell you that it will get better in a year but honestly they dont know because they havent had theirs removed. If they told you that you would have to live this way the rest of your life then there would be less removal surgeries and more ways to figure out how to fix what is causing your problems. Some days I have to stop at a public restroom (yuck) between home and work. But I have no choice. Not to mention I have gained like 15 pounds and I dont know how when I use the bathroom so much, you would think I would be anorexic looking.

[Cdngal]

For me my surgeon and GI couldnt stress enough how important fibre is after gallbladder removal, I take 2 metemucil tablets every morning and has helped soooo much, makes you regular and will help with the diarrhea, give it a try?  Hope you all feel better.

[Vonni66]

I had my gallbladder out 6 years ago and I'm still having issues.....over and over and over.  I've tried everything and am now suffering with my second bout with gastritis.  I want a gallbladder replacement as well and I too, had polyps and was rushed into surgery.  I take Zegrid everyday to keep the acid at bay and the gnawing burning pain between my ribs that radiates around to my back.  I have bloating and lots of gas and when I get the gnawing pain I drink a DanActive and that seems to put out the fire for a while and releases some gas.  Still can't eat certain foods like onions, tomato, anything spicy.  I also take Librax for stomach spasms when it's really bad and my doctor recently added Carafate which coats the lining of your stomach and helps the food you eat not irritate your stomach.  Some people just need more time than others to adjust then there are people like me who will never be the same.  Good luck to you.

[kell22]

I agree I too had gallbladder removed over 4 years ago and have been gaining weight ever since. my whole life I have been a slim person and am now 30 kilos over my original weight. I do not eat carbs or sugar, eat fresh veggies and fruit and some lean meat and chicken. i don't even like sweets and cakes etc. I have diahoria after nearly everything I eat. I would have a transplant if there was such a thing, as I only had small polyps too. It all happened pretty quickly and I didn't have time to get second opinion.

[losionez]

In my opinion we should keep pushing doctors to make gallbladder transplant. Its important organ, they dont think so unfortunatelly. Gallbladder removal destroys life comfort in most cases. I am 26 years old guy. I feel pain everyday in many areas of abdomen. Is it normal? They should try it. I have to use many pills everyday but it is not helpfull. Living with polyps seems to be better solution. Unfortunatelly I didnt know what I know now. Regards

[gallbladdernightmare_2018]

I agree about a gallbladder transplant or something to help filter the bile. There is a video on You Tube of an Orthotopic Gallbladder Transplant.

[jessejr1981]

I've had mine removed and experimented with the way and what I eat. I can honestly say there was a reason why we had our gall bladders removed it was the high fatty foods we ate. We think we can continue to eat the same foods. Well I can say from experience all those medicines is a temporary fix. I went on the biggest loser cooking diet and I am back to normal before I had my gall bladder removed! You have to stop eating deep fried, fried foods, and especially soft drinks! Then I stopped eating right and it took a month before I went back to having diarreah and going to the bathroom during a meal. Try this diet by Jillian Michaels and you will see results.