Hello, kellymccreary,
Your symptoms of nausea and bloating is probably not related to
your gallbladder surgery. Most often, we see GERD (Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease) associated with gallbladder disease. If you have a
hiatus hernia you could have similar symtoms. Also, the other condition
that is more common with these type of symptoms is IBS (Irritable Bowel
Syndrome) either with contipation or diarrhea and some will have alternating
between diarrhea and constipation.
As for gluten free diet , that is helpful only if you have
gluten sensitivity.
True
Celiac disease is auto immune mediated and affects the lining of
the
small intestine and causes
malabsorption and subsequent problems.
These might include weight loss, diarrhea (Fatty stools), vitamin and mineral
deficiencies,
brittle bones, skin problems etc. etc.
Gluten is present in Wheat, Oats and Barley products.
There are a small percentage of people who are allergic to or sensitive to
gluten without having Celiac Disease.
I would recommend trying a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) such as Omeprazole,
Lansoprazole, Rabeprazole or Esomeprazole-All are available without prescription,
take 20 mg. once or twice a day for 1-2 weeks, about an hour before meals
and see if that helps. Try to avoid excess caffeine, alcohol, very spicy foods,
citrus and tomato products and see if that makes a difference.
If no improvement you may need to have an endoscopic evaluation.
I hope you were tested for Celiac through special blood tests.
I wish you well.