#post-cholecystectomy-syndrome
45 episodes
#5719: When Bile Burns Your Stomach Lining
Bile gastritis after gallbladder removal: why fasting makes it worse, what the evidence says about supplements, and how to eat.
#5695: Gut-Brain Drugs: Why Old Antidepressants Help Bloating
A listener with post-cholecystectomy bloating asks why an old antidepressant might help — and whether anything better is coming.
#5694: Prokinetics When the Emptying Test Is Normal
A negative gastric emptying study doesn't close the door on prokinetics — because the drugs may not work the way we assumed.
#5693: Head-of-Bed Elevation for Nighttime Reflux
Five trials, 228 patients, and a wedge pillow that was never actually studied. What the evidence really says about sleeping on an incline.
#5692: When Bile Reflux and Bloating Collide After Gallbladder Surgery
Two separate problems hiding behind three diagnoses: bile reflux after gallbladder removal, and abdominophrenic dyssynergia — where bloating isn't ...
#5452: Why Fasting Makes Bile Reflux Worse
Stomach bug recovery advice is being retired — and if you've had your gallbladder out, fasting hits differently.
#4812: Does Gatorade Actually Hydrate Better Than Water?
The science, the lawsuit, and why it might actually work for a post-surgery gut.
#4544: Why Soda Goes Down Easier Than Water (And How to Fix It)
Carbonation, electrolytes, and the surprising physiology of why soda is easier to swallow than water — plus how to engineer a healthier version at ...
#4105: How Your Brainstem Can Learn a Wrong Pattern After Surgery
Bloating after gallbladder surgery isn't always gas. It's often a brainstem coordination problem called abdominophrenic dyssynergia.
#4091: When Water Hurts: Hydration Without the Pain
What to drink when water itself causes bloating and discomfort. Kidney-friendly options for post-surgery hydration.
#4059: LLM Councils for Post-Gallbladder Care
Can multiple AI models solve what no single doctor can? A deep dive into LLM councils for post-cholecystectomy syndrome.
#4023: Fueling Your Body Without a Gallbladder
How to eat big, protein-heavy meals when your body can't handle fat — without the bloating.
#3701: Constant Bile Drip: Is It Harmful After Gallbladder Removal?
Does constant bile exposure after cholecystectomy cause chronic inflammation? We examine the evidence.
#3699: Beyond Ox Bile: Post-Gallbladder Bloating Solutions
Bile acid binders, ginger, and strain-specific probiotics for post-cholecystectomy bloating — beyond the usual supplements.
#3695: Ox Bile vs Enzymes After Gallbladder Removal
Which supplement actually helps fat digestion after gallbladder removal? The mechanism matters more than you think.
#3650: When Eating Hurts: ARFID & Post-Gallbladder Survival
Strategies for making peace with food when eating leads to pain, bloating, and fear.
#3635: Surfing, Cycling, and Ironman After Organ Removal
Pro surfer Lakey Peterson won a Championship Tour event after gallbladder surgery. What her recovery teaches about adapting.
#3604: The Bile Balancing Act After Gallbladder Surgery
Managing bile reflux and fat digestion after gallbladder removal – why the standard treatments often pull in opposite directions.
#3592: Can Gallbladder Surgery Damage Your Vagus Nerve?
Bloating after water? Why some patients blame nerve damage from gallbladder surgery, and what you can do about it.
#3531: Lean Protein After Gallbladder Surgery
A practical guide to meats, fish, and dairy that deliver protein without overwhelming your digestive system post-surgery.
#3526: How to Eat After Gallbladder Surgery
A practical guide to eating right after gallbladder removal, especially if you're on Vyvanse.
#3525: Can Drugs Target the Gut Without Fogging the Brain?
Why amitriptyline knocks you out—and what's being designed to avoid that.
#3522: Ox Bile for Post-Gallbladder Digestion: Does It Work?
How ox bile supplements work for post-cholecystectomy fat malabsorption, dosing patterns, and practical protocols for special occasion meals.
#3511: How to Navigate Post-Gallbladder Surgery Symptoms
Seven years after gallbladder surgery, one patient's search for answers reveals how to advocate for yourself when the system won't connect the dots.