Gallbladder Surgery Yesterday Need Advice

I don't have any real diet advice on this, but I had my gallbladder removed probably 10 years ago. Ever since then, I have not been able to drink milk or eat a lot of cheese. It makes me ill.

Did your doctor offer any advice?

I'm afraid I don't have much advice - just to watch out for what the fat has been replaced with in foods advertised as low fat - it's usually sugar, or lots of artificial rubbish. Best (if you can), to follow a low fat diet of "proper" food (ie fresh, self-prepared etc), instead of things marketed at people that read the top of the packet and never the back!

First off, YUCK! I had my Gall Bladder out a few years ago and it was very painful, all that air they pump you with. Honestly for me, i have never liked alot of fat in my food anyhow, I dont eat at fast food chains. I eat alot of home cooked fish and chicken. Veggies and fruits are always on my list. But I have never had a problem eating high fat things either. The only things i notice is constipation. Just get plenty of rest for now and while you are resting make a list on what you used to eat before the surgery and then what you can buy and make that is healthier than what you used to eat. this site is wonderful for that.

I had mine out a couple years ago. Honestly I ate light for a couple of weeks then went back to my old eating habits (shame on me!). Let’s just say after eating like that me having to be near a bathroom within an hour was very real. I wouldn’t stress too much. Right now you need to be getting some rest not surfing the web! But really I wouldn’t focus on a “diet”. Make it better eating. I personally now keep my fat under 50 grams per day, and my digestive issues are gone. That being said it’ll take about a year for your body to get use to not having a gallbladder. And to answer your question I think Nutrisystem is probably fine. I don’t know the fat content, but would image a meal has no more than 15-20 grams if that.

I pretty much follow the American Heart Association diet : http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDietGoals/Healthy-Diet-Goals_UCM_310436_SubHomePage.jsp

It is basically a low-fat, low sodium diet that is pretty easy to maintain once you get used to it. It's something that you can do for a lifetime instead of just for a short period of time to just lose weight. I'm not sure if the "low-fat" is low enough for gall bladder issues but there are plenty of cookbooks out there that follow the same principles. Good luck!

I have no advice. Hope you recover well!!!

I had my Gall bladder out a year and a half ago, and it never affected my digestive system. I was able to keep eating as I always had. I think as a general rule, though, you will want to stay away from fatty foods, like fast food. But then, even WITH your Gall bladder you should probably do that anyway.

I had my gall bladder removed in December and was not told anything like that I wonder if my doctor neglected to inform me of such things. I, however, have had no problems with eating since its removal. I know that everyone's different though. Best of luck to you!

I wasn't told anything like that at all...and I have not had one problem with what I eat. Like one poster said...the air they pump in you to do the surgery is dreadful (it's to separate your organs), but other than that...I had my surgery on Thursday and was back to work on Monday (laproscopic (sp?)).

Gall bladder surgery and the after effects are just like everything else, it varies from person to person. My neighbor had his out and can't eat anything with fat in it or he's making a mad dash to the bathroom. I on the other hand can eat anything and not have any effects whatsoever. I do a reduced carb style of eating which means higher protein and higher fat and never have issues. Let your body heal and then eat carefully until you know how yours will respond. We need healthy fats in our diets so don't try to cut it all out, just be careful until you know how your body will handle it post surgery.

I just had mine done last month. My surgeon described bile as soap to dissolve grease. Without the gallbladder, it just trickles out of the liver. You eat a very greasy meal, you may or may not have some, eh hem, unpleasant side effects. But I look at my gallbladder problems as the start of my new lifestyle. Since having my severe gallbladder attack, January 16th I cleaned up my eating. I have lost 40 pounds. My health is much, much improved. My blood work has my doctor thrilled. Instead of seeing what I *CAN* eat without my gallbladder, I continue on a healthy diet of lean meat, vegetables, no added fats. Maybe when I reach my goal weight, I'll become more adventurous in adding fatty foods, but I doubt it. Thanks to MFP and my gallbladder, I am half way to my goal.

By the way, I eat healthy fats (EVOO, avacado, flax seed oil) in small quantities and have had no ill effects.

My best to you!