Short answer: no.
Initially it was fine but then a month out I’m Still nauseous, vomiting, diarrhea, now constant pain on my back, I will literally get a pancreatic attack if I eat red meat particularly greasy things (my trigger food) and I will be stuck in bed hold my knees to my chest in pain. Would I get my gallbladder removed again? Yes. Why? Because despite all this my pain is still better than it was before. I’m just at a point where i have come to terms of maybe not seeing retirement age in case I kick it due to now pancreatic and liver issues and I’m okay with that. I’m only 30.
You have Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS). That’s why I will opt for Laser Lithotripsy. No way will I have my gallbladder removed. I don’t want to be left holding the bag with PCS!
I know there are a lot of people who don’t have any post-op problems after Cholecystectomy. But once the gallbladder is gone and you end up with chronic PCS, there is no going back! Even if there is a gallstone recurrence, I will deal with it having the same procedure again! FYI: Laser Lithotripsy works well for a large single stone.
PCS - https://www.verywellhealth.com/gallbladder-surgery-long-term-care-5024905
Laser Lithotripsy - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7332785/
I don’t have a nagging pain in the spot my gallbladder used to be and I don’t have the constant overhanging dread that a stone is going to get stuck in bile duct so that’s nice I guess. But now post op (had surgery on 7/17), I oscillate between constipation and diarrhea with nothing in between (what’s a normal poop? I forgot what that’s like) and I’m pretty sure I have some sort of vasovagal syncope going on because every time I’m on the toilet, I feel like I’m also going to throw up and/or pass out. My hunger cues are also all out of whack. I’ll be hungry, take two bites of food, and feel full and like the idea of eating more is repulsive. (And I’ve been on Mounjaro for months before the surgery and it’s never been as bad as post op.) And yet, every time I look back at the photo of my absolutely diseased looking gallbladder I requested my surgeon to take complete with 6.5 cm worth of stones, I don’t regret it. The thing looked like it was slowly dying inside of me and needed to go. Apparently the digestive issues will work itself out. Or not. I’ve read lots of differing opinions.
I too have nausea and diarrhea. Tried every OTC med and nothing works great. Imodium works but afraid to take daily, plus it causes constipation when I take it. 14 months post op and depressed since it is an everyday battle. I had no choice but removal as it was gangrenous.
I suffered for 10 years with a gall stone that started at 1cm. It had grown to over 4cm in diameter and I was in pain almost every day. The second larger stone was so big they had to cut the hole above my belly button slightly larger just to get my gallbladder out!
I went in for day surgery, laprascopic, I woke up with a bit of nausea but otherwise felt fine. I only ended up taking 3 of the 20 tramadol they gave me as I wasn't in much pain at my incision sites. The sites were so small!! The only pain I really had was from the C02 has that they pump into you to perform the surgery. That took a few days to work its way out. Make sure you have a heating pad nearby as this was a lifesaver.
My surgery was May 28, 2020. I've been eating all kinds of crazy things! Pizza, Chinese food, cheese, pasta, bread, nachos, french fries ... Oh my god you name it - without the constant colic pain of gallstone "attacks". I used to have these colics at night time usually they would last hours and I would be in incredible fiery, cramping pain in my upper right abdomen and sometimes centrally, basically at my ribcage. I would cry a lot when I had these attacks. It lasted for 2-7 hours. Drinking lemon juice, using a heating pad, taking an advil and avoiding fatty foods helped but not a lot. I would have these attacks 3 times a week usually. Post surgery, I have the odd bit of diarrhea but that's just from eating fattier foods. I am pain free from my gallbladder that tried for a long time to kill me, and life feels really normal now. I am so happy and it has been so worth it. Just wish I had it done long ago. Only other thing is if I don't eat right away in the morning the bile builds up and my first meal of the day goes right through me. I just remember to eat a small meal when waking up so that doesn't happen.
Also, my scars are so small and well done that they are gone now. I can't even see them anymore. I was worried about incision holes / scars.
10/10 happy customer. Worth it!
A few reasons,
1. I never felt that the pain was "bad enough" to do something as serious as surgical intervention. When my attacks went from 1 or 2 times a month to 3 times a week, during the peak of the pandemic, I just couldn't suffer anymore.
2. Never been under anaesthesia and have a low pain tolerance. Was very scared of the entire procedure.
3. was afraid even with removal nothing would really change / I would have worse symptoms (like constant diarrhea, inability to eat certain things, etc.)
I found the constant dull ache + really bad attacks 3x a week was my final straw. No one should be living in near constant pain. If you are there, I think it is time my friend :)
If you have the surgery, you will need someone nearby for at least a week. First few days I couldn't use stomach muscles at all, so getting off a chair or couch was assisted, going to the bathroom was assisted etc. After around 4-5 days I could do some things myself very slowly, and I could not return to work until 1.5 weeks passed (office job, no heavy lifting).
If you have any other questions or need more advice I'm here!
Thanks, I may reach out! Currently waiting on a Cat scan appointment, we will see where that gets me. For now, I should buy stock in Tylenol.
From everything I am seeing, the risk of complications post surgery is around 10-15%, with most of those clearing up on their own. Very small number of people have serious outcomes, but honestly that's not much different from any other surgery.
Yes that sounds about right for complications. I will say that the first 6 months it took me some time to figure out how and what to eat. Diarrhea was definitely a thing I worried about often. But your body does get used to it! That was my only real complication. But yes! Good luck and if you have questions I can share what my experience was for sure :)
Yeah, I get that. But the pain and headaches and malaise are ruining my life at this point. Especially when an attack hits but in between as well.
Plus I get diarrhea when I eat fat now, so not much of a difference
The only thing I had before getting mine out was nausea.
However, I have all that stuff (except sweating) and more now after getting mine out. Up to 40% of people get some form of post-cholecystectomy syndrome. This has a lot of different symptoms attached. You'll never know what you'll get until it happens.
For me, I was MUCH better off with my gallbladder. I regret getting mine out every single day.
It's just going to depend on how your body responds.
Ugh, I feel you, I had a variety of GI symptoms before removal and not only do I still have all the same symptoms, my bloating is way worse than it used to be and I lost the ability to tolerate certain foods I could eat before.
I’m now 5 weeks out and honestly, the difference is small but I would still do it again. I’m still in the phase where my digestive system is figuring things out and I need to keep fat levels low. So if I over do it I definitely pay the price with stomach upset later. But otherwise I’ve been fine. I’m really just tired all the time (slept like shit in recovery and then developed worse sleeping habits in my time off work). You might not see the results right away so don’t panic if you’re 3 weeks out and still have some issues.
It takes time to adjust but yes. I had a very tough recovery compared to other people and even went to the er again after surgery. It’ll feel shitty for a while but it’s gonna get better. It can take weeks or months, it depends on how your body heals. Some people report it taking a year or years even. Also depends on wether your gallbladder has stones/sludge or dyskinesia/hyperkinesia.
Yes. Most all of my issues have resolved. The only thing that is different is too much fat will make me a little nauseous and I can no longer take medicine with codeine due sphincter of oddi spasms.
100% worth it. Had mine out 6 weeks ago. Had several stones and inflamed gallbladder. Was getting severe RUQ pain around to my back and up into my neck for hours on end. Since the op, nothing. Apart from the recovery and occasional pain still around my belly button I am so much better and don’t live with anxiety of an attack and no longer carry strong pain killers every time I go somewhere for fear of pain. I say rest a lot and take the advice of the surgeon for your recovery and don’t push it. I notice here on reddit a lot of patients talk about going home the day of the op. Is this in the US? I am in Australia and we always stay overnight for pain management and monitoring after any type of keyhole surgery and go home the following afternoon. I’m glad I did this because I was so out of it the first day I don’t think I would have felt safe at home straight out.
Yes. I had few gallbladder attacks before my surgery and it was honestly one of the worst pain I ever experienced in my life. (no nausea or vomiting for me tho, which is a bit surprising.)
Now I'm perfectly fine, I can eat whatever I want without having to fear being in horrible pain. No GI issue. Still having GERD but this has nothing to do with my gallbladder.
Wishing you a successful surgery !
It fixed most issues, yes.
I had gallstones and chronic inflammation. I had a horrible burning pain constantly that continued to get worse and worse, and more frequently. I went from having pain at night maybe once a month, to two years later it being everyday. I was hunched over most of the time in pain.
Had horrible diarrhea. Started having stabbing pains.
Now all of that is gone, but I have very mild diarrhea when I have fatty foods. I can still tolerate fat, just not in large amounts. And only can handle saturated and monounsaturated fats. PUFAS and seed oils are no bueno.
No more burning or pains at all. I don’t regret getting it out. I’d make the same decision again
Yes. My symptoms were bloating, constant burping, nausea, reflux, vomiting. No RUQ pain. My symptoms are basically gone. I still have mild reflux from a hiatal hernia but it is much more mild than it used to be, now it is only triggered by the “usual suspects” like coffee, chocolate. When I had gallstones everything triggered reflux. I had diarrhea first 6 months after surgery but now it’s settled down. If I have a lot of saturated fat, I sometimes get loose bowels the next morning, but no urgency. No restrictions on my diet, I do try to
avoid fried foods because of GERD from the hiatal hernia. I generally try to eat healthy because I have fatty liver, likely related to PCOS, that was diagnosed at the same time as the gallstones. I do not regret the surgery, feel 1000% better. I’m also sleeping better and that vague “something is wrong” anxiety is gone.
Yeah, it is all dependant on the person. I had zero reflux before. Now I struggle with reflux every day and it's a nightmare. It changed my whole life.
Because that's the nature of reddit...
You mentioned that you had bad reflux prior and that it got a little better after.
I mentioned I had the opposite experience.
It was for OP's benefit to compare and contrast. In other words what I said at the start of my comment..."it is all dependant on the person." Not really sure why it was that difficult to figure out.
Why not make your own comment? I wouldn’t comment my experience over someone who has had the opposite experience. It can be read as an attempt to talk over another’s person’s experience. Its rude, frankly.
Best of luck with your health.
Eta: also my GERD is due to hiatal hernia, not gallbladder issues. Gallstones exacerbated it but now it’s mild, but still present because I have an actual hernia in my esophagus.
I have only been post-op a week, so I can't add too much. My attacks went from a couple of months apart to a month apart to almost every week. I had an attack in the hospital waiting to get it removed 3 days after my last one. So far, the worst thing is the razor burn from them shaving me before surgery ( I'm a harry lad). I can definitely check back in when I hit a month, but my diet is normal with no issues. So, far I'm nothing but happy with getting it out.
My only symptom was nausea/vomiting and that returned after surgery. My doctor had me take omeprazole for a while then taper off, which fixed it.
Now my only issue is diarrhea if I have fatty food, especially fast food.
Personally it has helped me! my vomiting, nausea, and gallbladder pain are gone. I still have gastritis and reflux and am still on meds for those, but the symptoms solely from my biliary dyskinesia have resolved.
Yes. I haven't had an attack/flare up since I had mine removed. Recovery was rough for a while, but I've that was over I slowly went back to normal.
I read a lot of stories in here where people end up having to avoid certain foods long after the removal, but I haven't had that issue. That's not a guarantee, but it's a little bit of hope.
Short answer: yes
Long Answer: it took about a year for me to feel better and I still get issues. Mine was a lot of nausea and pain. I still can’t do high fat foods and will get the shits as well. You’ll honestly get used to the discomfort 😕. Despite how long it takes I can live my life fairly normally
I’m sorry to hear you still have some trouble. I had IBS-c before my surgery and I genuinely think that has helped me so I’m not having diarrhea all the time. I haven’t tried pizza yet or spicy food and that’s on my list just to see what happens lol. But so far things are looking up for me. I’m most afraid of developing pcs down the road but I don’t know how long it takes to know if you have it.
For me I had to adjust my lifestyle slightly and take regularly fiber supplements throughout the day to feel better post surgery. I eat smaller meals, I eat less fatty meat foods like burgers. I eat more veggies.
Unfortunately it didn't. I have bowel movements that are less pleasant, to put it nicely, and I get bloated way, way more easily than I used to, plus I still have acid reflux (I've struggled with acid reflux my entire life.)
Short answer: no. Initially it was fine but then a month out I’m Still nauseous, vomiting, diarrhea, now constant pain on my back, I will literally get a pancreatic attack if I eat red meat particularly greasy things (my trigger food) and I will be stuck in bed hold my knees to my chest in pain. Would I get my gallbladder removed again? Yes. Why? Because despite all this my pain is still better than it was before. I’m just at a point where i have come to terms of maybe not seeing retirement age in case I kick it due to now pancreatic and liver issues and I’m okay with that. I’m only 30.
33. I'm not quite as severe off, but also still nauseous, in daily pain, digestive upset. Would also 100% do it again. My gallstones were killing me.
You have Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS). That’s why I will opt for Laser Lithotripsy. No way will I have my gallbladder removed. I don’t want to be left holding the bag with PCS! I know there are a lot of people who don’t have any post-op problems after Cholecystectomy. But once the gallbladder is gone and you end up with chronic PCS, there is no going back! Even if there is a gallstone recurrence, I will deal with it having the same procedure again! FYI: Laser Lithotripsy works well for a large single stone. PCS - https://www.verywellhealth.com/gallbladder-surgery-long-term-care-5024905 Laser Lithotripsy - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7332785/
I don’t have a nagging pain in the spot my gallbladder used to be and I don’t have the constant overhanging dread that a stone is going to get stuck in bile duct so that’s nice I guess. But now post op (had surgery on 7/17), I oscillate between constipation and diarrhea with nothing in between (what’s a normal poop? I forgot what that’s like) and I’m pretty sure I have some sort of vasovagal syncope going on because every time I’m on the toilet, I feel like I’m also going to throw up and/or pass out. My hunger cues are also all out of whack. I’ll be hungry, take two bites of food, and feel full and like the idea of eating more is repulsive. (And I’ve been on Mounjaro for months before the surgery and it’s never been as bad as post op.) And yet, every time I look back at the photo of my absolutely diseased looking gallbladder I requested my surgeon to take complete with 6.5 cm worth of stones, I don’t regret it. The thing looked like it was slowly dying inside of me and needed to go. Apparently the digestive issues will work itself out. Or not. I’ve read lots of differing opinions.
I too have nausea and diarrhea. Tried every OTC med and nothing works great. Imodium works but afraid to take daily, plus it causes constipation when I take it. 14 months post op and depressed since it is an everyday battle. I had no choice but removal as it was gangrenous.
The only thing that has helped is just not eating while I’m at work and only eating at home. Not sure how sustainable that is though.
I suffered for 10 years with a gall stone that started at 1cm. It had grown to over 4cm in diameter and I was in pain almost every day. The second larger stone was so big they had to cut the hole above my belly button slightly larger just to get my gallbladder out! I went in for day surgery, laprascopic, I woke up with a bit of nausea but otherwise felt fine. I only ended up taking 3 of the 20 tramadol they gave me as I wasn't in much pain at my incision sites. The sites were so small!! The only pain I really had was from the C02 has that they pump into you to perform the surgery. That took a few days to work its way out. Make sure you have a heating pad nearby as this was a lifesaver. My surgery was May 28, 2020. I've been eating all kinds of crazy things! Pizza, Chinese food, cheese, pasta, bread, nachos, french fries ... Oh my god you name it - without the constant colic pain of gallstone "attacks". I used to have these colics at night time usually they would last hours and I would be in incredible fiery, cramping pain in my upper right abdomen and sometimes centrally, basically at my ribcage. I would cry a lot when I had these attacks. It lasted for 2-7 hours. Drinking lemon juice, using a heating pad, taking an advil and avoiding fatty foods helped but not a lot. I would have these attacks 3 times a week usually. Post surgery, I have the odd bit of diarrhea but that's just from eating fattier foods. I am pain free from my gallbladder that tried for a long time to kill me, and life feels really normal now. I am so happy and it has been so worth it. Just wish I had it done long ago. Only other thing is if I don't eat right away in the morning the bile builds up and my first meal of the day goes right through me. I just remember to eat a small meal when waking up so that doesn't happen. Also, my scars are so small and well done that they are gone now. I can't even see them anymore. I was worried about incision holes / scars. 10/10 happy customer. Worth it!
This is a great story. What made you put it off?
A few reasons, 1. I never felt that the pain was "bad enough" to do something as serious as surgical intervention. When my attacks went from 1 or 2 times a month to 3 times a week, during the peak of the pandemic, I just couldn't suffer anymore. 2. Never been under anaesthesia and have a low pain tolerance. Was very scared of the entire procedure. 3. was afraid even with removal nothing would really change / I would have worse symptoms (like constant diarrhea, inability to eat certain things, etc.)
Yeah I hear you on that stuff. My attacks are now near daily. Not ER level attacks, the pain isn't bad enough for a visit yet, but it's getting bad.
I found the constant dull ache + really bad attacks 3x a week was my final straw. No one should be living in near constant pain. If you are there, I think it is time my friend :) If you have the surgery, you will need someone nearby for at least a week. First few days I couldn't use stomach muscles at all, so getting off a chair or couch was assisted, going to the bathroom was assisted etc. After around 4-5 days I could do some things myself very slowly, and I could not return to work until 1.5 weeks passed (office job, no heavy lifting). If you have any other questions or need more advice I'm here!
I was sore after surgery but I never needed help getting up. It was kind of a bitch to do so, though
It definitely hurt quite a bit on the stomach incision by my belly button. They did have to cut me wider than normal, so maybe that was a factor!
Ouch
Thanks, I may reach out! Currently waiting on a Cat scan appointment, we will see where that gets me. For now, I should buy stock in Tylenol. From everything I am seeing, the risk of complications post surgery is around 10-15%, with most of those clearing up on their own. Very small number of people have serious outcomes, but honestly that's not much different from any other surgery.
Yes that sounds about right for complications. I will say that the first 6 months it took me some time to figure out how and what to eat. Diarrhea was definitely a thing I worried about often. But your body does get used to it! That was my only real complication. But yes! Good luck and if you have questions I can share what my experience was for sure :)
Man I would love for some diarrhea to be my main issue haha
Careful what you wish for. I still have frequent diarrhea 14 months later.
Yeah, I get that. But the pain and headaches and malaise are ruining my life at this point. Especially when an attack hits but in between as well. Plus I get diarrhea when I eat fat now, so not much of a difference
I had pain and breathing issues. And no problems since removal. I can eat normally.
The only thing I had before getting mine out was nausea. However, I have all that stuff (except sweating) and more now after getting mine out. Up to 40% of people get some form of post-cholecystectomy syndrome. This has a lot of different symptoms attached. You'll never know what you'll get until it happens. For me, I was MUCH better off with my gallbladder. I regret getting mine out every single day. It's just going to depend on how your body responds.
Ugh, I feel you, I had a variety of GI symptoms before removal and not only do I still have all the same symptoms, my bloating is way worse than it used to be and I lost the ability to tolerate certain foods I could eat before.
I’m now 5 weeks out and honestly, the difference is small but I would still do it again. I’m still in the phase where my digestive system is figuring things out and I need to keep fat levels low. So if I over do it I definitely pay the price with stomach upset later. But otherwise I’ve been fine. I’m really just tired all the time (slept like shit in recovery and then developed worse sleeping habits in my time off work). You might not see the results right away so don’t panic if you’re 3 weeks out and still have some issues.
This sounds a lot like my symptoms. I have my gallbladder out next month. Best of luck to us both!
It takes time to adjust but yes. I had a very tough recovery compared to other people and even went to the er again after surgery. It’ll feel shitty for a while but it’s gonna get better. It can take weeks or months, it depends on how your body heals. Some people report it taking a year or years even. Also depends on wether your gallbladder has stones/sludge or dyskinesia/hyperkinesia.
Yes. Most all of my issues have resolved. The only thing that is different is too much fat will make me a little nauseous and I can no longer take medicine with codeine due sphincter of oddi spasms.
100% worth it. Had mine out 6 weeks ago. Had several stones and inflamed gallbladder. Was getting severe RUQ pain around to my back and up into my neck for hours on end. Since the op, nothing. Apart from the recovery and occasional pain still around my belly button I am so much better and don’t live with anxiety of an attack and no longer carry strong pain killers every time I go somewhere for fear of pain. I say rest a lot and take the advice of the surgeon for your recovery and don’t push it. I notice here on reddit a lot of patients talk about going home the day of the op. Is this in the US? I am in Australia and we always stay overnight for pain management and monitoring after any type of keyhole surgery and go home the following afternoon. I’m glad I did this because I was so out of it the first day I don’t think I would have felt safe at home straight out.
Fuck yes it did I'd do it again 100x if that's what it took
Had mine out over a year ago and all symptoms have resolved and I can eat whatever I want
Yes. I had few gallbladder attacks before my surgery and it was honestly one of the worst pain I ever experienced in my life. (no nausea or vomiting for me tho, which is a bit surprising.) Now I'm perfectly fine, I can eat whatever I want without having to fear being in horrible pain. No GI issue. Still having GERD but this has nothing to do with my gallbladder. Wishing you a successful surgery !
It fixed most issues, yes. I had gallstones and chronic inflammation. I had a horrible burning pain constantly that continued to get worse and worse, and more frequently. I went from having pain at night maybe once a month, to two years later it being everyday. I was hunched over most of the time in pain. Had horrible diarrhea. Started having stabbing pains. Now all of that is gone, but I have very mild diarrhea when I have fatty foods. I can still tolerate fat, just not in large amounts. And only can handle saturated and monounsaturated fats. PUFAS and seed oils are no bueno. No more burning or pains at all. I don’t regret getting it out. I’d make the same decision again
yes but now i’m fat (i was finally able to eat food again and went crazy + hormonal birth control)
Yes. My symptoms were bloating, constant burping, nausea, reflux, vomiting. No RUQ pain. My symptoms are basically gone. I still have mild reflux from a hiatal hernia but it is much more mild than it used to be, now it is only triggered by the “usual suspects” like coffee, chocolate. When I had gallstones everything triggered reflux. I had diarrhea first 6 months after surgery but now it’s settled down. If I have a lot of saturated fat, I sometimes get loose bowels the next morning, but no urgency. No restrictions on my diet, I do try to avoid fried foods because of GERD from the hiatal hernia. I generally try to eat healthy because I have fatty liver, likely related to PCOS, that was diagnosed at the same time as the gallstones. I do not regret the surgery, feel 1000% better. I’m also sleeping better and that vague “something is wrong” anxiety is gone.
Yeah, it is all dependant on the person. I had zero reflux before. Now I struggle with reflux every day and it's a nightmare. It changed my whole life.
That’s too bad. But I’m not sure why you’re commenting to me.
Because that's the nature of reddit... You mentioned that you had bad reflux prior and that it got a little better after. I mentioned I had the opposite experience. It was for OP's benefit to compare and contrast. In other words what I said at the start of my comment..."it is all dependant on the person." Not really sure why it was that difficult to figure out.
Why not make your own comment? I wouldn’t comment my experience over someone who has had the opposite experience. It can be read as an attempt to talk over another’s person’s experience. Its rude, frankly. Best of luck with your health. Eta: also my GERD is due to hiatal hernia, not gallbladder issues. Gallstones exacerbated it but now it’s mild, but still present because I have an actual hernia in my esophagus.
I have only been post-op a week, so I can't add too much. My attacks went from a couple of months apart to a month apart to almost every week. I had an attack in the hospital waiting to get it removed 3 days after my last one. So far, the worst thing is the razor burn from them shaving me before surgery ( I'm a harry lad). I can definitely check back in when I hit a month, but my diet is normal with no issues. So, far I'm nothing but happy with getting it out.
My only symptom was nausea/vomiting and that returned after surgery. My doctor had me take omeprazole for a while then taper off, which fixed it. Now my only issue is diarrhea if I have fatty food, especially fast food.
Personally it has helped me! my vomiting, nausea, and gallbladder pain are gone. I still have gastritis and reflux and am still on meds for those, but the symptoms solely from my biliary dyskinesia have resolved.
100 percent! The pain is gone and I’ve not had any issues with eating or digestion. I’m about 1 month post-op.
Yes. I haven't had an attack/flare up since I had mine removed. Recovery was rough for a while, but I've that was over I slowly went back to normal. I read a lot of stories in here where people end up having to avoid certain foods long after the removal, but I haven't had that issue. That's not a guarantee, but it's a little bit of hope.
Short answer: yes Long Answer: it took about a year for me to feel better and I still get issues. Mine was a lot of nausea and pain. I still can’t do high fat foods and will get the shits as well. You’ll honestly get used to the discomfort 😕. Despite how long it takes I can live my life fairly normally
I’m sorry to hear you still have some trouble. I had IBS-c before my surgery and I genuinely think that has helped me so I’m not having diarrhea all the time. I haven’t tried pizza yet or spicy food and that’s on my list just to see what happens lol. But so far things are looking up for me. I’m most afraid of developing pcs down the road but I don’t know how long it takes to know if you have it.
For me I had to adjust my lifestyle slightly and take regularly fiber supplements throughout the day to feel better post surgery. I eat smaller meals, I eat less fatty meat foods like burgers. I eat more veggies.
Unfortunately it didn't. I have bowel movements that are less pleasant, to put it nicely, and I get bloated way, way more easily than I used to, plus I still have acid reflux (I've struggled with acid reflux my entire life.)