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sue0000
sue0000

hi, ive just been diagnosed with gallstones and have been referred to a surgeon. I'm in a lot of pain which paracetamol doesn't help and I'm very unsure about diet other than low fat. Can anyone advise me please?

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  • gill21655
    gill21655 sue0000

    Posted

    It isna trial and error to be honest.

    It wasnt always fatty stuff that set me off. so i kept a diary of everything i ate and came up with the things that set it off.

    My GP had to prescribe me sronger pain relief. as it was stopping me from working.

    And that helped.

    Good luck.. 

    I had my gall bladder removed 7/12/16

    • sue0000
      sue0000 gill21655

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply gill, I will try keeping a food diary, makes sense. X
  • Marketa
    Marketa sue0000

    Posted

    I waited 2 months for my surgery. The attacks were so bad, I could only eat tomatoes and cucumbers.
    • sue0000
      sue0000 Marketa

      Posted

      Hi Marketa, tomatoes is a strange one, I may have to try elimination.X
  • adrian333
    adrian333 sue0000

    Posted

    I stay off dairy and soya, all fatty foods, eat lots oats, oat milk, white uncoated fish, plain boiled rice etc... Boring but doesn't hurt

    • sue0000
      sue0000 adrian333

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply Adrian, ive been trying a very plain diet, I read that apple puree and juice is good, I think I'll  try it....cautiously!! X

  • belinda62595
    belinda62595 sue0000

    Posted

    Hi Sue, it is just trial and error, the surgeon said my husband should keep a diary as well to see what irritated it, but it made no difference. He also said keep off onions, garlic and cucumber. What we have done is go onto gluten free bread, and oat milk, I don't know whether it helps as he still gets the pain but maybe not as often in severity. He also finds a hot water bottle and relaxation helps a bit too. He is still waiting for op 18 weeks so we just keep trying anything really. Good luck.

    • sue0000
      sue0000 belinda62595

      Posted

      Hi Belinda, that's interesting about the gluten, I wonder why that bothers it? Its a steep learning curve for sure!! X

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