Ravenwood - 04/26/05 06:00 AM
Well, it has been just about a month since the gallbladder attack that put me into the hospital. I haven't had any more attacks mainly because I've been eating a low fat diet and avoiding guilty pleasures like cheeseburgers, beer, and pizza. For the past several weeks I've felt absolutely fine; like there is nothing wrong with me. But I'm definitely craving a cheeseburger (and a few beers). Maybe if I scarfed them down real quick and head straight to the emergency room, I'll get in to see the doctor about the time the attack starts.
Seriously though, eating low-fat isn't all that bad so long as you like chicken and lean lunch meats. And aside from McDonalds, most restaurants and fast food places have some sort of low-fat alternative. Still, for those nights when I come home from work and don't feel like preparing anything, it'd be nice to be able to order a pizza.
The doctors are running their tests, but my followup appointment isn't until the end of May. Even then, they may not be able to pinpoint the cause.
It could be one of those ping pong balls lodged in your gall bladder that is causing all this trouble. :)
Posted by: Steve Scudder at April 26, 2005 2:34 PMTry a lowfat ground beef and lowfat cheese.
Posted by: Robert Garrard at April 26, 2005 8:28 PMYou might also want to try ground buffalo; it is leaner than even the leanest beef.
Posted by: Robert Garrard at April 27, 2005 3:34 PMAnother alternative might be ostrich. Fuddruckers, a '50's style burger joint here in Southern CA, has buffalo and ostrich burgers on their menu. Both are leaner than beef, and both are tasty. If you have a Fudd's there, give them a try...
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