Gardening in a Kilt (Buzz Kidder Canvas)

[Bugbear]

I had chronic inflammation in the gallbladder, I was completly unable to process fat. ANY fat. It's not generally a huge deal, but since I was not quite the typical patient (most people with this problem are in their 40's and overweight, I'm 20 and underweight) I had to go through a ton of tests and such before they took care of the problem. I had my gallbladder removed back in June, I still have issues with things from time to time, because I still can't process fats well, but overall I am much better. The worst thing about not being able to have fat was the protein cravings, everything with protein it seems, also has fat.

Yes... I think fat gives the protein texture and something for the flavor to float in. It seems that it is the same for sugar and salt with fat too.

It also seems like I have heard a lot of older-than-me type people talking about having blown their gallbladders out by drinking twelve cases of soda or diet soda a day for years and years and years...

Thankfully I don't usually drink soda like that; I just have soda when I go into town to shop every couple of weeks. I do, however, drink cranberry juice... don't think that is a problem though.

I Do want to add, String, that I am glad you are doing much better, and do not have too much trouble. I hope that your gallbladder-less-ness continues to work out alright with out too much trouble.