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If i eat healthy once gallbladder and sludge is removed will i lose weight?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Diet and exercise: With a proper diet and exercise you can lose weight. The gallbllader removal will not necessarily affect this.

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Answered 2/10/2013

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not related: "sludge" isn't making you fat. Its absence will help reduce pain. A healthy diet, particularly if combined w/sensible exercise program, will help you attain a healthy weight.

Answered 2/10/2013

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