Gallbladder surgery and weight gain?

gandydancer

I am crazy after reading blogs elsewhere and on this site about weight gain and gallbladder surgery. I have lost the weight I needed to and 1 week ago had my gallbladder removed and now am terified I will gain all of my weight back. People are saying that you no longer digest fat correctly and on and on, has anyone out there had it taken out without weight gain? Please reply as I am desperate.

P.S. If you ned the surgery take it from a big baby it is not bad at all, had it out on Thursday, husband took me thru drive thru at DQ for a small cone on way home. Went shopping on Sunday and have been at my regulaar routine since then.

AmberRiche4

I have also had my gallbladder removed and had probs re weight gain (also have had pancreatitis to complicate things ) - found the only way to control it to some degree is stick to a low fat diet (only include good fats via Omega in salmon etc, small amounts of olive oil) lots of veg but caution re fruit as high in sugars and stick to wholegrains, etc
Regular exercise, sleep etc also a must
Hope this helps and would be happy to touch base if you like - good luck and best wishes

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mamo1014

I have also had my gallbladder removed and had probs re weight gain (also have had pancreatitis to complicate things ) - found the only way to control it to some degree is stick to a low fat diet (only include good fats via Omega in salmon etc, small amounts of olive oil) lots of veg but caution re fruit as high in sugars and stick to wholegrains, etc
Regular exercise, sleep etc also a must
Hope this helps and would be happy to touch base if you like - good luck and best wishes

I also had pancreatitis and once that cleared, I had my gallbladder removed. I put some weight on afterwards but I think it was because I could finally eat without having pain so I overdid it. I'm on this site to lose weight that is attributed to emotional eating. I really don't think the removal of my gallbladder is to blame. I'm also following a lower fat diet and I try to watch food with lots of acid. Other than that, I feel great and I should have had my gallbladder removed way before I let it get so bad.

Healthydiner65

I had mine out 3 years ago.Can't eat avacados, wilted lettuce or prime rib or beer anymore without
getting sick but it does not cause weight gain. Just the opposite because you have to be careful what you eat.
I know where every rest stop in Nevada is.Good luck!

AmberRiche4

Good luck with this as you can see we are all different and respond differently :flowerforyou:

gandydancer

So glad you are feeling better and from what I hear people do tend to feel much better, also thanks for the info on the weight gain thing. I was thinking of taking bile salts whatever they are, will have to check into it, good luck on your journey and as we all know not an easy one. However, the people on tis website are so wonderful and take the time to help out, such as yourself, thanks again!!