Comments on: A Healthy Diet for Gallstones http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/ Dietriffic Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:34:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-15592 Melanie Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:46:56 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-15592 Hi Nick, I can't offer you advice about whether to get the operation or not. But, surely if you've cleaned up your diet (and you done a great job, BTW), and you continue to have no symptoms, doesn't that indicate the op is unnecessary? I'm not a fan of surgery "just because." I suppose you will be having reviews with your doctor in the coming months? Perhaps see how things go. As for turmeric, small amounts of it are absolutely fine. Again, if you eat something and it causes symptoms, then you should cut if for a while, to see if there is an improvement. Hi Nick, I can’t offer you advice about whether to get the operation or not. But, surely if you’ve cleaned up your diet (and you done a great job, BTW), and you continue to have no symptoms, doesn’t that indicate the op is unnecessary? I’m not a fan of surgery “just because.” I suppose you will be having reviews with your doctor in the coming months? Perhaps see how things go.

As for turmeric, small amounts of it are absolutely fine. Again, if you eat something and it causes symptoms, then you should cut if for a while, to see if there is an improvement.

]]> By: Nick http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-15547 Nick Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:44:25 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-15547 Hi Melanie, I found this website searching for info on gallstones since I found out a few weeks ago I have them. It happened after eating a greasy burger one night. I had the pains on my right side but thought it was just gas. The next night I ate another burger and that was when the real pain started. I went to the emergency room and they ran tests. The pain lasted only about 45mins and then I felt fine but that could have been the morphine kicking in as well. My official diagnosis is Gallstones with Biliary Colic. Since then I have been eating steamed veggies or sauteed veggies using olive oil. I have also been eating lots of fruits and others stuff like brown rice with tumeric, yams, avocados and some leafy greens mainly fresh organic spinach. I have been able to eat boiled or baked lean chicken, sardines, and legumes. I have felt fine and actually lost about 13 pounds already and haven't had any more attacks. The doctors want to cut my gall bladder out but I don't have the cash for the operation. Do you think I could put it off for a month or two if I continue to eat healthy? I have seen conflicting info about tumeric. Some sights say don't eat it if you have gallstones and others say it will actually help you get rid of them. Do you know anything about tumeric? Hi Melanie,

I found this website searching for info on gallstones since I found out a few weeks ago I have them. It happened after eating a greasy burger one night. I had the pains on my right side but thought it was just gas. The next night I ate another burger and that was when the real pain started. I went to the emergency room and they ran tests. The pain lasted only about 45mins and then I felt fine but that could have been the morphine kicking in as well.

My official diagnosis is Gallstones with Biliary Colic.
Since then I have been eating steamed veggies or sauteed veggies using olive oil. I have also been eating lots of fruits and others stuff like brown rice with tumeric, yams, avocados and some leafy greens mainly fresh organic spinach. I have been able to eat boiled or baked lean chicken, sardines, and legumes. I have felt fine and actually lost about 13 pounds already and haven’t had any more attacks. The doctors want to cut my gall bladder out but I don’t have the cash for the operation. Do you think I could put it off for a month or two if I continue to eat healthy? I have seen conflicting info about tumeric. Some sights say don’t eat it if you have gallstones and others say it will actually help you get rid of them. Do you know anything about tumeric?

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-15405 Melanie Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:57:09 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-15405 Hi Haley, The diet for gallstones is really just a healthy diet. The main foods your aunt needs to avoid are fried foods, highly processed foods (doughnuts, pie, cookies), and anything very fatty. Is there some reason why she is only eating soup? Hi Haley,
The diet for gallstones is really just a healthy diet. The main foods your aunt needs to avoid are fried foods, highly processed foods (doughnuts, pie, cookies), and anything very fatty. Is there some reason why she is only eating soup?

]]> By: Haley http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-15244 Haley Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:25:55 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-15244 Hey. My great aunt just found out that she has gallstones & she is 87 years old. The doctors said her heart was too weak to withstand surgery so instead they just want her to go on a gallstones diet. I was going to go grocery shopping today, and although I recognize your basic outlines of a diet, I was wondering if you have any specific foods that I can get for her that she could eat. She is living off of soup right now and I know she has to be tired of it. Hey. My great aunt just found out that she has gallstones & she is 87 years old. The doctors said her heart was too weak to withstand surgery so instead they just want her to go on a gallstones diet. I was going to go grocery shopping today, and although I recognize your basic outlines of a diet, I was wondering if you have any specific foods that I can get for her that she could eat. She is living off of soup right now and I know she has to be tired of it.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-15243 Melanie Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:51:39 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-15243 Mini, Surely your doctor has recommended a plan of action for the coming days for your mum? Mini, Surely your doctor has recommended a plan of action for the coming days for your mum?

]]> By: mini http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-15149 mini Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:20:32 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-15149 yes Melanie..shez on lite diet only..shez taking apple juice, vegetables soup, dalia, and pulses in liquid form..not having milk or other fatty foods..shez week enuf to have an operation..dn't understand how to get rid of this problem of gallstone.. yes Melanie..shez on lite diet only..shez taking apple juice, vegetables soup, dalia, and pulses in liquid form..not having milk or other fatty foods..shez week enuf to have an operation..dn’t understand how to get rid of this problem of gallstone..

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-15096 Melanie Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:38:37 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-15096 Hi Mini, Is your mum following a diet like I've suggested in this article? Hi Mini, Is your mum following a diet like I’ve suggested in this article?

]]> By: mini http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-15051 mini Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:30:39 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-15051 hi melanie..my mom has got gallstones for last three years..n shez nt comfortable with the typical treatment(operation) of it as shez weak enuf..n sudden severe pain is really not tolerable by her..please do suggest some natural ways to dissolve gallstone n get it removed from the gall bladder..and one more imp thing..melanie, my mom feels infections or wounds out of gallstones..please suggest some eatables or beverages that would make her feel comfort..please help...thanx... hi melanie..my mom has got gallstones for last three years..n shez nt comfortable with the typical treatment(operation) of it as shez weak enuf..n sudden severe pain is really not tolerable by her..please do suggest some natural ways to dissolve gallstone n get it removed from the gall bladder..and one more imp thing..melanie, my mom feels infections or wounds out of gallstones..please suggest some eatables or beverages that would make her feel comfort..please help…thanx…

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-14436 Melanie Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:38:56 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-14436 Hi Mary, I'm sorry to hear about your recent health problems. It's good that your recent attacks have been more tolerable, though. I don't think you should be scared about the surgery, you will always hear more about the horror stories, than the great success stories on things like this. You just need to focus on taking the best care of yourself right now, and trying to eat the best diet you can under the circumstances, which doesn't stimulate these attacks. Best wishes, and let me know how it goes. ps if you have any specific queries, let me know. Hi Mary, I’m sorry to hear about your recent health problems. It’s good that your recent attacks have been more tolerable, though. I don’t think you should be scared about the surgery, you will always hear more about the horror stories, than the great success stories on things like this. You just need to focus on taking the best care of yourself right now, and trying to eat the best diet you can under the circumstances, which doesn’t stimulate these attacks. Best wishes, and let me know how it goes.

ps if you have any specific queries, let me know.

]]> By: MaryelaIsSick http://www.dietriffic.com/2009/04/14/diet-for-gallstones/#comment-13945 MaryelaIsSick Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:30:29 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/?p=2191#comment-13945 Hi Melanie. I am a twenty four year old female. i was diagnosed with gallstones in june and have had regular attacks with vomiting. one doctor said i should quit taking my birthcontrol just in case it was harming my liver but another doctor said it would be ok to continue using them. I've changed the way i eat. I havn't had red meat in months. With every attack i also belch a lot. recently my attacks are slightly more tolerable(stopped going to the e.r.) but i have been belching a lot more and my stomach always rumbles like when you're starving. i dont have insurance and am waithing to see how soon i can have this surgery but i am also scared because i know several people that feel just as bad after surgery. please help Hi Melanie. I am a twenty four year old female. i was diagnosed with gallstones in june and have had regular attacks with vomiting. one doctor said i should quit taking my birthcontrol just in case it was harming my liver but another doctor said it would be ok to continue using them. I’ve changed the way i eat. I havn’t had red meat in months. With every attack i also belch a lot. recently my attacks are slightly more tolerable(stopped going to the e.r.) but i have been belching a lot more and my stomach always rumbles like when you’re starving. i dont have insurance and am waithing to see how soon i can have this surgery but i am also scared because i know several people that feel just as bad after surgery.

please help

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