Carole sorry to be late posting - just catching up with stuff!!

Yep, I had my gall bladder removed last May, after suffering since October - and I was never so glad to have an operation in my life. The pain was just so bad all I could do was whimper - and believe me I have a high tolerance to pain!! Oh yes and the throwing up was dire! I'd rather go through child birth!
I'd been on a low fat diet for 3 weeks and had seriously bad attacks of pain twice through eating (A) a small piece of apply pie and (B) a handful of Maltesers!!
I had the op., which was supposed to be the laproscopy but unfortunately due to another operation 22 years ago, they couldn't feed the tubes through so ended up doing it the good old fashioned way - slash and grab!!! (The surgeons words not mine!!)
So I woke with a scar, a drainage tube and two smaller incisions - and you know what? I was just so damned relieved not to be in pain I nearly cried. It was BLISS!
I had the op., on Friday 9th May and came home on the Tuesday -and I've never looked back - I'm so lucky I can eat anything I want I know some people can't digest some foods - not me the human dustbin!!
I'm still having check-ups, but they are so pleased looks like I'll be signed off this year.

Honestly if I was you - I'd go and discuss this with my doctor. I'm sad you're feeling so poorly Carole - it's horrible isn't it? I know you can eat bland for some time - then AAGHHHH - all you need is something with fat in!!

My consultant said they do prefer to operate when you haven't had pain for about 6 weeks - because the stomach can get very inflammed. Maybe a visit now - would help you decide one way or the other.

Good Luck and I hope by the time you read this your feeling much more comfortable.

If you need any more info., please PM or Email me.

Lynne