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I just had open gall bladder surgery on June 22

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lisette_26939
lisette_26939

I still have a stone in my bile duct I have already eaten fatty foods I had no pain but should I stop will this make my remaining stone worst

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  • sandynan
    sandynan lisette_26939

    Posted

    Hi Lisette, did they know you had a stone in you bile duct before the op? I only ask as I had some and had to have a ERCP before they would remove my GB. They found 7. 
    • lisette_26939
      lisette_26939 sandynan

      Posted

      They tried two ercp procedures but I had so many stones they could only take out two their intentions were to remove gold bladder with stones. They thought they were successful. But when they put the TV tube and JP tube they noticed slot of bile was coming out of my t tube . So with X-ray's they finally determined there was a stone they missed.
    • lisette_26939
      lisette_26939

      Posted

      Sorry my keyboard is always changing letters on me meant t tube and alot of bile
  • Tom_Peters
    Tom_Peters lisette_26939

    Posted

    Fat triggers the gallbladder to release more bile to help with digestion and in particular fats. I would ask the consultant who did the ERCP or the GI consultant if you have one.
    • lisette_26939
      lisette_26939 Tom_Peters

      Posted

      Thanks Tom but it's too late I am now experiencing old pain. I am my own worst enemy I just love food and I thought without gall bladder I would be fine sad
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 lisette_26939

    Posted

    People are so different. I had gallbladder removed at end of April because I had gallstones and am still having to be careful what I eat.

    To me if you are not having any pain or other problems you can continue eating what you like.

    Take care and keep in touch

    Sarah xx

    • lisette_26939
      lisette_26939 sarah87162

      Posted

      Sara unfortunately today I woke up with old pain unfortunately the chocolate chip cookies were not worth this. sad
    • Tom_Peters
      Tom_Peters sarah87162

      Posted

      Sorry you're in such discomfort, Sarah. I'm puzzled (but I'm not medical and I only know what I have researched) why you should have the same pain. Maybe someone else here can explain for us.  I'm seeing my GE on 17th Aug and have been hoping he'll put me on the list for GB removal now that I have had the ERCP.  It seems now that it might not be a universal panacea.  Have you tried Buscopan? You can buy in Pharmacies.  It is a recognised and prescribed drug for GS and GB pains.  Worth a try unless you have contraindications.
    • sarah87162
      sarah87162 Tom_Peters

      Posted

      I'm looking at posts. Didn you mean to send this to lisette and not to me?

      Yes I have tried buscopan and come off them successfully.

      Sarah

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