scoobysna...... diarrhea. Have had chronic IBS for years and my gastro said it may take a long time for my system to recover. Meantime, my weight just keeps dropping (weighed 144 at surgery - 128 now), and I avoid all foods with fat. I am afraid to eat at times actually. Anyone relate to this nightmare?
Been taking Colestipol since gallbladder removal 11/03/11, and still have massive problems with?
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- 14 Dec 2011 by scoobysnackn
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- gallbladder disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, colestipol, weight, surgery, chronic, gallbladder
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heartsgrace16 Dec 2011
Yes, except I couldn't take Cholestipol--I threw it up within minutes of taking it. Your surgery is actually fairly recent. It took me 3 months to get back to a regular diet, and still, if I eat too much fat (like my fave grilled cheese on buttered toast ), the IBS gets activated. And I understand being afraid to eat. Right now, with my condition, I only eat after I'm home for the day. I don't recommend this, its just the only way I can avoid wearing Depends during the day. Its a balancing act. Can you take a tiny amount of fat free or low fat food at a time, say 1/4 cup? I only ate chicken broth and spelt bread for a long time after gall bladder surgery. That seemed to work OK. These are a mishmash of experience and suggestions. I hope some of it is helpful. Best to you, Grace.
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