Re: Digest Number 1239/To Naomi

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This has been my experience as well. In preparing for my own surgery,

I talked to a dozen different people who only 1 had ANY KIND OF

PROBLEM whatsoever. I don't know if the statistic is true, but in my

own research, it showed only 5% of those who had their gb's out had

long term problems. I was afraid of being that 5%, but am very

thankful that I was not. I will say that I have had more gas than I

have ever had in my life. I am a little disconcerted over this, and

would sure welcome any suggestions for that. Dawn

However, in the interest of fairness, having read this post, I would

have to offer this information. I know of at least six people who

have had their gallbladders out; 5 women and 1 man. The amount of

time they have been without their gallbladders ranges from one year

to 20 years. Of the 5 women, not one has had any digestive problems

or problems with diarrhea ( I am not totally sure about the man, he

is my father's cousin and I have not spoken to him personally but

have not heard any family rumors about digestive problems with him).