gallstones
By Axai2012
@Axai2012 (371)
July 28, 2012 9:22am CST
Last week my sister had an operation. Two marble-sized stones were removed from her gallbladder. Her gallbladder was removed as well. She is recuperating right now, thank God. I have learned that the people who are affected with this kind of illness are young people. The doctor said that it is because of the diet and stress. What I am concerned about is that I might not be far from having this because what my sister eats is what I eat, unless of course I start to change my lifestyle which I will definitely try. Do you have any more advice for me?
6 responses
@ChoukseyMK (1045)
• India
28 Jul 12
Thanks Axai to share such useful experience. your discussion could be more elaborated and shared some more experiences about eating habits so by you experience we can take some lesson and change our life style.
@Visdude11 (211)
• Norway
28 Jul 12
Yes, many people eat unhealthy, and drink unhealthy. We should learn and change our lifestyle!
@Axai2012 (371)
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28 Jul 12
Hi Chouksey! In light of this subject, I have learned that the gallbladder stores bile which helps in digesting fats. Gallstones are formed by cholesterol basically. Most often than not overweight people are prone to forming gallstones. It causes problem when the stones block the passage of bile to the intestines. Hence symptoms will be pain from the belly radiating to the back which does not go away and yellowish color of the skin and eyes. My sister had an ultrasound to diagnose the problem. Because of the size of my sister's gallstones and the state of her gallbladder which has swollen, the doctors advised her to remove it altogether. Per doctor's advise, she has to lose weight by exercising, avoid foods which are fatty and high in cholesterol. Right now, my sister is on her way to recovery, no infections and fever whatsoever. We are by her side to remind her and support her.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
28 Jul 12
You can also try easing up on foods with high sodium content like instant noodles, some junk food like chips and canned goods. If it cannot be avoided, there are products which have low or no sodium added. Also, drink lots of water regularly to help flush out the body from harmful food residue.
@deazil (4723)
• United States
28 Jul 12
I had my gall bladder removed about 5 years ago. My doctor told me that gallstones are caused by a magnesium and lecithin deficiency. Also eating a lot of fresh green vegetables is very helpful in preventing gallstones. And maintaining a healthy weight. I was in my 50's, not young. But kids today don't eat enough of the right things so they are having these types of problems earlier than my generation does. My dr. also explained to me what role magnesium and lecithin had in preventing gallstones but I can't remember now. That's all the advice I have! Good luck making changes in your lifestyle! :-)
@moshfeq (19)
• Malaysia
28 Jul 12
Gallbladder stores bile produced by liver. Bile helps to digest fat and to absorb it. When gallbladder is removed, there is no storage for bile. That means, only the small amount of bile produced instantly will help for digesting fat. So, it is advised to eat low fat diet. If she eats food rich in fat, she will suffer from indigestion, abdominal bloating, flatulence.
@Visdude11 (211)
• Norway
28 Jul 12
Hmm. What exactly do you eat? If you told me it would be nice to know.
I will advice you to eat healthy, walk instead of using public transport or a car/motorbike. When you got free time, lay yourself down on the sofa and relax. If you need relaxing music I know about some. Just ask me if you need it ;)
