post gall bladder removal - diarrehea

[R111]

I'm looking for the best gall bladder surgeon in Toronto.  My mother had her gall bladder removed and has been havind diarehhea for 2 years.

[Tutman]

That is going to happen no matter who does the surgery. My father-in-law had the same surgery and has to be close to a restroom directly after a meal. I also have a 30 year old friend who had this surgery with a similar outcome.

[mklarson]

The cause of diarrhea after gallbladder removal isn't clear. Some experts believe that it results from an increase in bile, especially bile acids, entering the large intestine — which may act as a laxative.

Treatments you may consider for controlling your diarrhea after cholecystectomy include:

    Anti-diarrheal medications, such as loperamide (Imodium A-D)
    Medications that impair absorption of bile acids, such as cholestyramine or aluminum hydroxide

You may also consider limiting foods that can worsen diarrhea in general, including:

    Caffeine
    Dairy products
    Greasy foods
    Very sweet foods

[Timeout444]

Dont know about any physicians, but has she tried the prescription drug called questran? It is given to people who have diarrhea post gallbladder removal.