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Originally Posted by Meaghan
Thank for the info Jim. I actually had a gastric bypass ~ looking at my signature, I guess it may be confusing.... I think the LAP was for laproscopic.. I created it so long ago!
I'm glad to hear though, that it really hasn't affected you after it's removal.
I'm just wondering though, if we no longer "use" the organ after gastric bypass, why I would be having issues almost 4.5 years after surgery... the worst part is, that I had another attack this past Friday. I had an ultrasound done Thursday and am praying that my doc calls today. I just don't think I can go through another bout of an attack.
Thanks for your help.
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If you still have your GB after a bypass, it is still used (sort of), but it is used differently. You gallbladder is just a holding area for bile, that releases the enzyme when fatty foods enter the duodenum. When the duodenum is bypassed (like ours) the GB is no longer exercised and bile just a passes through. And since there is no food going through the duodenum to be digested, most of the bile is reabsorbed. The bile that makes it down to the "Y" will be used to help break down fats (when available).
My understanding is that the removal of GB also removes an obstacle for the bile to pass through. So the amount of bile that makes it to the "Y" may increase. I imagine that the length/type of the bypass makes this a little different for everyone. FYI - Bile also kills off good bacteria, so you might want to make sure your normal flora stays populated (yogurt).
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