pain under rib cage with yellow stools after gall bladder removal

Anyone still having gall bladder like pain after removal should consider whether they are taking any medication containing codeine. I discovered that many people develop an intolerance to codeine after gall bladder removal. It is not well recognised amongst pharmacists & doctors but a check around forums will tell you how common it is.

I had my GB removed 12 years ago during a colon resection for cancer. While I've never noticed yellow bile output I do have what I'd term as dumping episodes, that clean me out. They happen several times a week but on a daily basis I have multiple bm's (mostly due to the fact I no longer have my sigmoid, which is the colon lowest part that acts as a reservoir). Anyway, I put off trying this cholesterol powder for years and just recently went on it. Even though the usual dose is 1 tablespoon per day, I started with 1/2 teaspoon. I've had over 7 normal days of formed stool, easily passed, not messy at all (that dreaded putty stage), nor D, but blessedly formed stool. I feel like a new person.

Akiri - cut your dose in half or more, start out with a very low dose. That may be all that you need.

I have to agree with Mstar. I was having alot of bile vomiting until I got the morning stomach gas under control which lead to the next problem of bright yellow runny stools. I started taking HALF of ONE caltrate +D (not the one with minerals - purple box, but the pink box one) made a difference in ONE night. Felt like I had hope of leading a semi-back to normal life.

Few things to note, start very small dosage. ALWAYS take calcium with food. This helps the process...slowly increase it as you increase you food intake. I started eating more but didnt up the dosage and was having half good bowels and loose again. Also, if you take too much you'll end up constipated AND be warely of too much calcium as thats not good for you system or kidneys.

Be very careful also with the cholesterol powder as it does not allow for your system to absorb the vitamins/nutrients you need and can become deficient.

I take the following:

2-4 Gasalia (WF) dissovable pills upon waking up
2 digest enzymes from whole foods (WF)
1 cranberry pill
.5 caltrate (they say 2 pills a day, this is WAY too much for me so i'm still at .5)
2 lecitin pills (WF)
2 daily probiotics (WF)

I'm also using A&D for my rear as it gets burning and hurts horrible if I miss a caltrate dose. In addition I'm seeing a chiropractor 2-3x a week. I tried accupuncture but didnt help much.

Along with that I'm eating about every 2-3 hours, small bland, low fat/low sugar meals. No raw (including veggies), dairy, oils, creams, candy. Try to stay as natural as you can. It is easier for your body to digest food (broiled/steamed/boiled).

I won't say I'm 100% but today is my first day back to work and I'm not nearly in as much pain as I have been since exactly 1 month post op. I hate trial and error but that is the only way to get better. Everyone's bodies are different and it is going to take time. I've read 6wks-6months or more. Just figure a plan that works and slowly add to it (eat more/get out) it makes a difference. I have good days/bad days still. Just as long as the ratio is more on good is better.

I am posting my battle plan above as I've learned a TON from others (more so than from my doctors) and hope anyone that can learn from my experience can.

hello..

my gallbladder revomed 9 months ago. still yellow burnng stools.

how are you? i see now it is an old topic,

Hope you all feel good.