Losing weight & gallbladder

Nckr66

Hi
I know I have small gallstones from an ultrasound I had, and I am high risk for gallbladder problems but I haven't had any pain yet.I know weight loss can increase the chances of gallstones. Is there any thing I can do diet or otherwise to lower my chances of developing issues during my weight loss? Thanks

Lietchi

I would definitely recommend asking a doctor about this or a dietician with knowledge about gall stones.

But I seem to remember reading about gallstones in connection to rapid weight loss, (long) fasts and weight loss surgery.

So go slow with your weight loss and perhaps avoid intermittent fasting?
A slow and steady approach to weight loss is always wise anyway, as a general rule, unless medical reasons require rapid weight loss.

laughingdakini1

My husband has these, the gallstones and sludge, and finds that having much less fat helps bigtime, as well as observing the rules for reflux--smaller meals more often, not lying down or sleeping in the 2-3 hours after eating, etc. Good luck. There is good information out there (and complete baloney too), so I hope your doctor can be helpful to you. We have also found that things like tai chi and meditating and less stress and taking walks to get a change of scene and wishing the best to that part of your body have helped a whole lot. Oh! And those Swedish bitters, a kind of herbal combination in alcohol that you take in water before or after meals, which helps with this and with digestion--we started using them a lot and they really help. They can be expensive, but they seem to genuinely help and can last a long time, with only a few shakes in water each time. Good luck!

AnnPT77

I agree with the advice to talk with your doctor (you might even ask for a referral to a registered dietitian for expert help).

In general, I think slow loss could be a better strategy for you, unless you have important health conditions that fast loss would resolve, and make it worth the extra risk.