Question 1

Low fat diet changed stool color, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, any change in diet can change color and consistency of stool.

Question 2

I have gallstones and a mild fatty liver, i'm on a low fat diet until i can get surgery. since being on the diet i noticed my stool color changed to a yellow-brown tone, grainy and kinda mucus-y. is this from the diet? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

What you described is not a cause for concern. Try to lose weight which is essential for reversing the fatty change.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

I have gallstones and have to eat a low fat diet but how much fat is that? any ideas?

Accepted Answer

The better.  But this is only temporizing measure.  If you have gallstones, change in diet will not resolve them, but cholecystectomy is definitive cure.  With laparoscopy, it is at most an overnight procedure.  You should go for it before complications from gallstones ensue if you are having symptoms.

Question 4

If i run 6 days a week and eat a low-fat diet how long would it take me to drop a stone?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a myth.  Gallstones can take years to soften with medications.  Passing one typically makes one suffer far more, and can create more complications.  They won't go away.

Question 5

Hi i had an ultrasound scan today and was told i have debris in my gallbladder what does this mean will i have to eat a low fat diet ?

Accepted Answer

It is crystallization of cholesterol and calcium salts that can result in the formation of gallbladder sludge (debris). It can grow to form gallstones. Moreover, this sludge can also lead to medical conditions like pancreatitis, gallbladder inflammation, etc. If no symptoms, no need for treatment, otherwise gallbladder removal can be considered. Low fat diet may help.

Question 6

I feel tired during the day especially the afternoon.  i get irritable, my poop sometimes has white yellow chunks or floats and is oily.  i eat a low fat diet?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP or gastroenterologist ASAP!

You may need an ultrasound of your abdomen as well as other tests. You may need digestive enzymes.

Question 7

If your on a low fat diet for gallstones is non fat sour cream and non fat mayo ok to eat?

Accepted Answer

The low fat diet is helpful only if fatty foods exacerbate the symptoms. A low fat diet does nothing to prevent problems with gallstones. If you're having trouble with them, See a general surgeon for a consultation to find out if laparoscopic gallbladder removal is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Question 8

My stomach hurts everytime i eat foods with fat, after eating low-fat diet for 2 weeks. even olive oil. the pain is left and up from my bellybutton. ?

Accepted Answer

Upper abdominal pain can be from "acid" pains, such as a stomach ulcer, just gastritis with no ulcer, or reflux (heartburn). Pains after eating fatty foods can be from liver and gallbladder problems, such as gallstones. One needs more evaluation by his primary care doctor. Heart disease, rib and cartilage problems, pancreatitis, or some cancers can also cause upper abdominal pain.

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Question 9

I've started a plant based low fat diet, but it prohibits all fats, even natural fats. are fats needed? is a lack of fats bad for my health?

Accepted Answer

Good fats are critical for health.  Your brain operates on fat, not glucose like the rest of the body.  Naturally occurring vegetarian fats such as nuts, avocados, seeds, olive oil are great and if only eating a vegetarian diet, you will need more. Plant based diets are great if done well which means eating real vegetables, some fruit, lots of nuts and seeds, and minimizing the carbs to 3/day

Question 10

What amount will i lose on a low fat diet?

Accepted Answer

low fat doesn't necessarily mean low calorie. In order to lose weight- your intake in calories must be less than your expenditure- Activity- helps with losing weight- cause it raises your metabolism and burns calories in the process. Consult a dietician to devise a plan if youre interested in a low fat diet.

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Low fat diet changed stool color, is it normal?

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I have gallstones and a mild fatty liver, i'm on a low fat diet until i can get surgery. since being on the diet i noticed my stool color changed to a yellow-brown tone, grainy and kinda mucus-y. is this from the diet? should i be concerned?

I have gallstones and have to eat a low fat diet but how much fat is that? any ideas?

If i run 6 days a week and eat a low-fat diet how long would it take me to drop a stone?

Hi i had an ultrasound scan today and was told i have debris in my gallbladder what does this mean will i have to eat a low fat diet ?

I feel tired during the day especially the afternoon. i get irritable, my poop sometimes has white yellow chunks or floats and is oily. i eat a low fat diet?

If your on a low fat diet for gallstones is non fat sour cream and non fat mayo ok to eat?

My stomach hurts everytime i eat foods with fat, after eating low-fat diet for 2 weeks. even olive oil. the pain is left and up from my bellybutton. ?

I've started a plant based low fat diet, but it prohibits all fats, even natural fats. are fats needed? is a lack of fats bad for my health?

What amount will i lose on a low fat diet?

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