Question 1

how long does it take your body to get back to normal after having your gallbladder out and do you have to eat low fat foods after the operation?

Accepted Answer

1 week: Typically 5-7 days to return to work full time. Could be as little as 2-3 days. Most could also go back to working out in a gym in 2-3 weeks depending on comfort level. Low fat diets are typically not necessary unless freq loose stools are an issue.

Question 2

fatty food intolerance    problem...i had my gallbladder removed in june. i get nauseus after fats?

Accepted Answer

Fat dyscrasia: This can happen. Some folks have an additional medical problem- pancrease, (pancrelipase) post gb syndrome. Etc. Others take a digestive aid after meals and wait until the common duct gets larger over time and less bile dumping occurs.

Question 3

how do l lose my belly fat every since i had my gallbladder taken out ive been gaining a lot of belly fat i need help with any kind of food that will help me

belly fat?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction!: Pay no attention to what you see on the Internet.  There is no way to lose fat in specific areas withoutmedical intervention.  Luckily, there has been a bit of progress in this area; unfortunately, it is considered cosmetic surgery.  Liposuction can be effective although it is a surgical procedure.  There are other procedures that use heat and freezing to slowly decrease fat accumulations.$$$

Question 4

after my gallbladder remove is their still a chance to happen again a gall stone. can still eat fat food or spicy?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: If you had your gallbladder out for stones, there is a very small chance of having a retained stone but this is unlikely and is usually suspected prep by evaluating your us and labs. There is no real dietary restrictions after gallbladder surgery but patients sometimes find foods that bother them. This may be a temporary issue while the system gets used to life without the gallbladder.

Question 5

im currently waiting for a gallbladder surgery. cramps from hunger but cant handle eating much food. what should i do to get enough?  low fat diet.

Accepted Answer

Protein Shakes: come in a number of brands and flavors...

mixed with low fat Ice Cream they will support your nutrition with low volume supplements!

Just a thought
Hope it helps!
Dr Z

Question 6

is it normal to have to fart a lot post-op gallbladder removal. i have not had a bowel movement yet so could be due to that.  i am eating low-fat food?

Accepted Answer

Flatulence: Flatulence is nonspecific and perhaps your digestive system has been altered after gall bladder removal. Avoid gassy foods, very harsh roughshod, carbonated drinks and take simethicone 1/2 hour after meals to prevent gas buildup.If constipation becomes problematic drink adequate fluids and try taking a gentle stimulant with stool softener like senokotS daily.

Question 7

are "good fats" like fish oil, avocado, nuts, etc., a problem after gall bladder surgery? or is it just things like deep fried and greasy foods?

Accepted Answer

Most foods: After gallbladder surgery one should be able to gradually return to eating all normal foods, including all fatty foods. Some do have chronic fatty food intolerance with gas or diarrhea, and it would not matter where the fat came from, only the amount of fat eaten at a time.

Question 8

what foods/meals can i eat if i have sludge buildup in my gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Avoid fried foods: Sludge is basically minute stones caused  by due inflamation in the gall bladder , fatty food  fried food  , cause gall bladder to contract , so you have o avoid them , as much as possible

Question 9

losing weight. want to protect gallbladder. had sand in gb before. besides slow loss, are there foods or safe remedies to help gallblader?

Accepted Answer

Sand will grow : There is no way to get rid of the sand or sludge in the gallbladder. Although a medicine exists to help dissolve stones, it only works 50% of time and doesn't work well on multiple stones. Sand will likely grow w time to become multiple stones. Best overall management is well balanced diet with good control of fats and cholesterol.

Question 10

i wonder what will be the long term effects of having no gallbladder? is it ok if i eat fatty, oily foods 1 month after? i'm too young and scared

Accepted Answer

Go easy on fat.: Don't be scared, you'll be fine; you just have to watch what you eat a bit more carefully. Avoid high-fat foods, fried and greasy foods, and fatty sauces and gravies. Instead, choose nonfat or low-fat foods. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Include small amounts of lean protein, such as poultry, fish and nonfat dairy, at every meal, along with vegetables, fruit and whole grains.

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How long does it take your body to get back to normal after having your gallbladder out and do you have to eat low fat foods after the operation?

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Fatty food intolerance problem...i had my gallbladder removed in june. i get nauseus after fats?

A member asked:

How do l lose my belly fat every since i had my gallbladder taken out ive been gaining a lot of belly fat i need help with any kind of food that will help me belly fat?

A member asked:

After my gallbladder remove is their still a chance to happen again a gall stone. can still eat fat food or spicy?

A member asked:

Im currently waiting for a gallbladder surgery. cramps from hunger but cant handle eating much food. what should i do to get enough? low fat diet.

A member asked:

Is it normal to have to fart a lot post-op gallbladder removal. i have not had a bowel movement yet so could be due to that. i am eating low-fat food?

A member asked:

Are "good fats" like fish oil, avocado, nuts, etc., a problem after gall bladder surgery? or is it just things like deep fried and greasy foods?

A member asked:

What foods/meals can i eat if i have sludge buildup in my gallbladder?

A member asked:

Losing weight. want to protect gallbladder. had sand in gb before. besides slow loss, are there foods or safe remedies to help gallblader?

A member asked:

I wonder what will be the long term effects of having no gallbladder? is it ok if i eat fatty, oily foods 1 month after? i'm too young and scared

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