Gallbladder & Food Intolerances??

 If you avoid fatty foods, you should not HAVE any bowel issues...

Loa

Fatty foods are gonna be the culprit.  Avoid those and you should be all right.

 I had mine out 13 years ago.  I have never had any side affects from this.  it was an absolute relief to finally get that out of my body.  The pain from a gallbladder attack was probably some of the most horrible pain i have ever experienced and that includes kidney stones and child birth.  I would have lived with diarrhea the remainder of my life to never have to experience that pain ever again.  

That being said, the surgery was laproscopic even 13 years ago, it was easy and pretty much painless.

I had my gallbladder surgery in 2004.  I've nothad any food intolerances since.  I had more problems with certain foods before my gallbladder surgery than after.  It was such a relief to be pain free.  You won't regret having it removed.

I knwo of NO ONE personally who has ANY food tolerances after gallbladder surgery thgat they did not ahve BEFORE the surgery other than some increased sensitivity to fay (and after a RNY you shouldn't be eating high fat meals anyway).

It seems pretty clear from your various posts that you are looking for any excuse in the world to NOT have your gallbladder removed. 

NO, it will not adversely affect what you, as a RNY patient, can eat. 
NO, you don't have to have your RNY surgeon do the surgery (ANY surgeon can do it). 
NO, you will not still be recovering from it more than two months from now (barring a very unusual complication). 

But, YES, you might end up in severe, debilitating pain or having to have emergency surgery IN JAPAN if you do NOT have it done now.

Lora

^^^^ my thoughts exactly! I have never read about any food issues after and almost everyone says it's a fairly simple procedure. I don't know why she's fighting it!

 I had my gallbladder removed at the same time I had my rny. I have not had any of the issues you described.

Thank you to everyone who answered my questions. I really appreciate it. I don't know what I would do without you guys!!! SERIOUSLY!! 

I'm not about to fight with people on this forum because I respect too many of you BUT for anyone who seems to think I'm "fighting" it....seriously??? That is uncalled for. I'm so sorry to be human and scared and not jumping to the front of the gallbladder removal line. Its still a major organ with a purpose. To ME its a big decision. Also...I'm 25 years old and I don't feel like having to go **** my brains out "frequently". It just doesn't fit my lifestyle. Nothing better than being on location in the woods for a photo shoot (I'm a photographer) and having to go take a "frothy ****" somewhere. I'm sorry...maybe its not a big deal to some of you....but I HATE using public restrooms so this is a HUGE problem for me. I have had not ONE food intolerance since surgery and would really hate if it started now. I watch what I eat carefully but also eat full fat protein such as cheese and bacon etc. I'm not ready to change my lifestyle any further. I am finally feeling normal since my RNY...I will be heartbroken to have to adjust to a bunch of new things. Everyone is different. Just because I am cautious, it doesn't make me better or worse off than you. Its just how I am. I come to this amazing forum for help, ideas and constructive criticism. NOT to be judged or have to read how im "fighting it" in my own forum. I always show everyone the upmost respect and just want the same in return.

 Why are you ignoring the PLETHORA of posts indicating that people have had NO food or bowel issues and focusing on the one post that indicates that IF you eat a lot of fat your body will have trouble processing it?  It is because you seem to be grabbing onto the "worst case" scenarios in ALL the replies to the multiple posts about this topic that is makes it appear that you are looking for reasons to justify not having the surgery.

MANY of us without gallbladders eat full fat foods like cheese and red meat and have NO problems.  That level of fat intake is very different than eating a LARGE HIGH FAT meal (like a bacon cheeseburger and fries or onion rings).  I really think you are focusing on something that is not an issue, and that there will BE no change in your lifestyle.  At some point, however, if you are having gallbladder issues it will HAVE to come out.

I understand not wanting to have surgery -- of any kind -- but IMO you seem to have made up your mind that you are not going to have surgery before your trip no matter what anyone here says about the ease of surgery and recovery and the lack of effect of not having a gallbladder after the surgery.

I am sorry if you feel "judged" by my honest opinion.  Good luck on your decision and on your trip.

Lora

AmberLee - I understand that you're concerned about having surgery.  I also understand that it's coming at a very inopportune time.   Yes, it's aggravating and you have every right to be upset about it.

But, as I posted the other day, you don't really have a choice.   Maybe that's what's bothering you most.  It's not like you can put off and say 'I'll deal with it another time".   So, you have to have the surgery and I agree, it's annoying and as with any surgery, it's scary. 

From what I have read here and from personal experience, I don't think you will have any complications from either the surgery or recovery.   I also don't think you will have problems with diarrhea if you simply eat low fat.   If at some point you really feel you need to eat something with super high fat, then do it on a day when you don't have to leave the house.

Try not to project what may never happen - why get all upset and stressed now when you don't even know if you'll have problems.  You know you need to have the surgery, so try to go into it with a positive attitude.  Give yourself the best chance to come through it well.  You're young and healthy and you should be just fine a couple of weeks, tops.   If something happens where you have problems, deal with it if and when you have to.  Try to stay calm and again, be as positive as you can. 

I'm not judging you.  I'm sorry this is happening to you.  I just think you're having a hard time accepting having the surgery and I can't blame you.   So work on accepting this thing that you can't change, try to change your mindset to get though the surgery and get it all behind you. 

You'll be fine.