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Life After Gallbladder Surgery

What to Expect After Gallbladder Surgery

The gallbladder is a storage organ, so it’s removal is not a problem because the liver still releases bile into the small intestine in small drops. Bile helps break down fatty foods. After your surgery, you will need to maintain a diet that is low in fat and fiber until your intestinal tract adjusts. You will need to eat small frequent meals and avoid spicy foods.

Other foods to avoid are:

• Junk foods like potato chips

• Fried foods

• Processed meats such as bacon, sausage, bologna

• Dark meats with a lot of fat such as rib and ground beef

• Pizza

• Creamy soups, sauces, and gravy

•Butter, oil, lard

• Chocolate

• Whole-grain breads and cereals

• Chicken/turkey skin

• Nuts and seeds

• Brussels sprouts

• Legumes

• Kale

• Broccoli

• Cabbage

• Cauliflower

Over the course of a few weeks, you can add in some lean meat like chicken, fish, non fat dairy, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains into your diet. Some people cannot tolerate caffeinated drinks or dairy. Even though alcohol is metabolized in the liver, some people develop an intolerance to it, too. A balanced diet is all that is needed rather than a specific diet. Personal tastes and sensitivities will guide your long-term choices

What Might Happen to Some People after Gallbladder Removal Post cholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) is a range of symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract that could develop and maintain after cholecystectomy. PCS usually consists of abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, bloating, fatty food intolerance.

The incidence can range from 13 to 37%. An excessive amount of intestinal gases was found in 93.75% of people, while 87.5% experienced bloating (87.5%).Abdominal pain, heartburn, and diarrhea were less frequent. Any persistent pain was associated with other conditions or complications of the surgery. In another study, a pain-free outcome after gallbladder removal was associated with a preoperative clinical diagnosis of biliary colic, fatty food intolerance, and a thick-walled gallbladder on ultrasound.

The study went on to report that symptoms such as abdominal bloating, indigestion, heartburn, fat intolerance, nausea, and vomiting were significantly improved after gallbladder removal but diarrhea, constipation, and excessive flatus were not.

How to Cleanse Your Liver and Keep Your Immune System Strong

1. Milk thistle

Milk thistle contains silymarin, which has the capability to regulate damaging substances that cause damage to the liver. This compound also promotes liver cell. It also helps prevent depletion of glutathione, which is an essential nutrient for liver detoxification.

2. Magnesium and choline

3. Avocado

Avocados contain chemicals that reduce liver damage. It also contains compounds that produce glutathione, which cleanses the liver. Eating 2 avocados per week is recommended for improved liver health.

4. Dandelion root

Dandelion has liver-regenerating properties and liver cleansing effects. The recommended dosage is 2 teaspoons in one cup of water per day.

5. Borututu bark

This antioxidant herb is effective in combating jaundice, colic, and biliary obstruction. It also protects against damage. Green and black tea Green tea lowers the inflammation in the liver and avoids liver damage caused by alcohol and other intoxicating substances.

6. Green and black tea

Green tea lowers the inflammation in the liver and avoids liver damage caused byalcohol and other intoxicating substances.

7. Globe artichoke

It contains a compound called caffeylquinic, which is capable of regenerating lost parts of the liver. It is available in capsule form and is recommended to take 300-500milligrams daily.

8. Turmeric

Along with numerous other health benefits, turmeric supports liver function by increasing the production of bile. It also protects the liver from potential damage and helps in the regeneration of liver cells.

9. Chicory Root

This herb is known for its liver cleansing ability and can help disorders like constipation, indigestion, depression, stones, and jaundice.

10. Brewer’s Yeast

It’s a rich source of nucleic acid, which plays an important in liver cell development.

11 Peppermint

This herb not only freshens breath, it's known for providing relaxation to bile ducts and improves the flow of bile. Peppermint also helps reduce levels of bad cholesterol, which makes the job of the liver easier.

12. Garlic

Garlic contains compounds that protect the liver against damage and are capable of triggering liver enzymes responsible for getting toxins out of your body.