Weight gain after gallbladder removed...

I had my gallbladder removed about two years ago. I haven't had a problem losing weight...when I'm actually exercising and eating right.

I had my gallbladder out and I haven't found its affected me. I think it really comes down to the diet and exercise factor. You aren't supposed to eat a fatty dirt as the gall bladder helps process the fats, so that's worth thinking about how much fat you eat, particularly bad fats

I had my gall bladder remove 7 years ago and since then have gained over 20 lbs. I cannot tolerate grease or fat anymore. Our gallbladder is the organ that regulates bile that helps break down fat into usable material for our body's. After getting sick of the weight gain and trouble digesting fat i did some research and found that if you take a digestive emzyme it helps with the fat break down. Since starting on the digestive emzyme fiber supplement and probiotic I feel better have less digestive problems and have lost 15 lbs.

I had mine removed in December of 2012. I lost 73 pounds before then and haven't lost anymore since. However, I have went down 3% in body fat and I'm gaining muscle. I was worried about gaining weight when I had mine removed but I haven't had any problems. I believe that if you eating a deficit and working out then you have nothing to worry about.

I tried doing the Paleo diet and some have said, that after they've had their gallbladder out, they had no problems with digesting the healthy fats and the Paleo diet helped cleared up their issues, but I have problems digesting all fats. Right now, the only fat I'm allowing is from fish, olive or coconut oil, and lean poultry. The high protein diet just didn't work for me, even though my brother, who still has his gallbladder, has had great luck with it. I just know, that without a gallbladder, I can't go through ketosis. I just have to stick to a low fat diet with lots of veggies and fruit. I feel ten times better, when I avoid lots of fats.

How did IF help you? I often have to force myself to eat breakfast and when I do, I feel hungry sooner, so I've often thought about doing two meals a day. Thanks for your input. :-) You've given me more motivation!

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interesting, I had mine out so many years ago and I was wondering about digestive troubles because I seemed to have so many of them after that. I will have to research this more now.

I was always a size 7-9 even after I had my 3 kids after I had my last child I went back to a 9 easily, when she was 9 months old I found out I needed my gallbladder removed. Within 3 months I had gained 20+ pounds and have gained a total of 46 pounds. I have tried everything but reading some of these post has given me hope to try the Ox bile that is my next step. I pray this will work.

Ox bile has worked for me. I had my gallbladder out in 2009 and have been completely unable to lose weight since, no matter what I am doing with diet and exercise. If you google it, you will find that lots of people report this--I actually found an article that explained why it might happen. As for me, I know why I GAIN weight (I love to eat) but several times since 2009, I have tried to lose weight--using Weight Watchers for months at a time, increasing exercise, straight up calorie counting, but nothing worked. I just could *not* lose. I quit taking medications I was on to see if any of them were causing it (they weren't) and then realized it started about the time I got my gallbladder out. So last week I ordered ox bile off of amazon (500 mg) and started taking it, along with my diet of 1600 calories, brisk walking daily and strength training 4 days a week. Mind you, I have been following that regimen for over a month with NO movement of the scale, or change in size visible in my clothes. I have been taking it a week and have already lost the 2 pounds that I should have been losing a week with my diet/exercise plan.

My only side effect of the ox bile has been gas, and even that was really only bad the first 2 days. I take it only with meals--if I have a snack (always cashews), I don't take it. It might not work for everyone, but I am certainly happy with the results. After working my *kitten* off for 5 weeks and seeing NO progress, seeing that 2 lb change actually made me cry a little.

Having my gallbladder removed never affected my weight loss.

I found that I gained weight after my gall bladder was removed. Since I could finally eat without pain, I ate whatever I wanted.

Hi, I was struggling with this issue myself. In 2011, I lost about 40 lbs total, from 170 to a little less than 130 lb at one point. A good diet and balanced fitness kept me there for the next year. However, in 2013 I had a gall bladder attack after eating pesto tortellini (I have to think this fatty dinner was not a co-incidence). I had to lay off running for a month after surgery, struggled back to run a 10 k but slowly started to gain weight. I was not eating ALOT, but I definitely went back to eating INCORRECTLY. I gained 10 lbs in 6 months and started to wonder what was going on.

I don't think all of this is associated with digestive enzymes. I also think I really haven't built up enough muscle mass to keep my metabolism at optimum level. A few weeks ago, I decided that I really needed to understand what was going on with my body and went to Natasha Turner in Toronto and am following The Hormone Diet, starting with a cleanse. This is not easy but I'm understanding protein and the importance of hormonal health, inflammation, sleep and stress. I lost 4 lbs since being on the cleanse and re-introduction of foods for a month. I'm also really working on building muscle and revving up my metabolism. I've had lots of problems with diarrhea too since the surgery (esp when running) and trying to find a sustained solution to that (anyone else?).

Thanks to all of you here I am learning a bit more about enzyme and I'll research this more. I'll keep all of you informed. I really like these forums.

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Hi Helen

I found your post when I googled 'problems dieting after gallbladder removal'. I'm so glad you asked this question.

August 2011 - I lost about 17lb when I cut out all fat whilst awaiting my gallbladder removal which was carried out in December 2011. Before surgery I was taking Ibuprofen, (with paracetamol), to control the pain and this led to stomach problems and acid reflux for quite a few months after the surgery. Prior to starting a weightloss diet my stomach and bowels had settled down pretty much and I can eat most things without problems, unless I eat after 7.30 p.m. I do have a little IBS so have to get to know what sets that off.

Since starting what is essentially a low fat, low carb high fibre diet and daily exercise I have only managed to lose 1lb a week. Whilst this may seem satisfactory my body isn't comfortable at all. If I burn too lean, that is really only eat the calories I am allowed, I tend to get very wobbly in the legs (hypoglycaemia?) and feel like the acid reflux may be starting again. I get bloating and wind. If you want to friend me on mfp you can see my food diary. I make sure I eat fish, including oily fish.

I think the problem is that if I am burning my own body fat my digestion doesn't like it. If I cut out too much fat I have problems too. I've just discovered a chocolate mousse made with avocado pears, which might help me to ingest some healthy fats.

I do so much exercise now compared to the sedentary office work I used to do. I do Zumba Gold 6 days out of 7 so know I am changing shape, toning therefore swapping fat weight for muscle weight, but my measurements say I'm getting in waist and hips. I'll be teaching Zumba Gold soon so doing between 1 to 3 60 minute sessions 6 out of 7 days.

My conclusion is, like others here, that slow and steady weightloss is going to be the way but I am going to talk to my GP about it.

I hope this is of some use and I'd like to continue to hear how people who've had their gallbladders removed are getting on.

Best wishes, Caerful

I have had mine removed also. I think you need to give your body time to adjust. After my surgery it took me a couple months to get back on track. With a good diet and exercise u should be able to lose.