Medical Question

[75Crazie]

Sad to say, but ... I think I trust the mavens on this board more than I do any of the medical profession in this area of rural Tennessee. Now that my gallbladder (with associated stones) is lying in a repository of medical waste somewhere, can I really return to whatever I consider to be a "normal" diet after maybe two weeks or so (as long as it is not a super-high fat content diet)? Any pointers on what to look out for or monitor?

(I'm really bummed that they did not let me take the stones home.)

[weezie]

Low fat for two more weeks. 85% chance you'll be totes normal after that. So sayeth the internist husband of weezie when I asked him. What the heck were you planning on anyway?!

[75Crazie]

Low fat for two more weeks. 85% chance you'll be totes normal after that. So sayeth the internist husband of weezie when I asked him. What the heck were you planning on anyway?!

Exactly that. I've never been one to go hog-wild on high-fat foods, but I like the occasional burger w/ fries, nacho platter, or fudge. I'm told I can continue to enjoy those in moderation, but given recent medical history I've witnessed in this area I wanted some independent confirmation. Thanks for that, Weezie (and to the huzz).

[75Crazie]

... and to the huzz).

I should have said "hubby", I'm not at all sure that what I typed is anywhere near appropriate, sorry about that. But it does indicate I got some really good drugs out of this episode.

[ClemmonsDevil]

I should have said "hubby", I'm not at all sure that what I typed is anywhere near appropriate, sorry about that. But it does indicate I got some really good drugs out of this episode.

But it was funny!

[OldPhiKap]

I returned to a normal diet fairly soon afterwards. I have noticed, though, that a fatty breakfast or runny eggs when I first get up can cause gi problems. Doc says that’s a normal by-reduction for many folks after gallbladder removal.

[75Crazie]

Thanks, OPK!