I had mine out in 2009 and I don't have a bit of problem with the high fat. Its the leafy greens that get me (probably not no GB related at all). And like @Sunny_Bunny_ my IBS has pretty much resolved its self. No more bloating, horrible stomach cramps and pains and running for the bathroom at the most inopportune times. I have always had some kind of "stomach trouble" from reflux to chronic gastritis (NSAID induced, my fault ) but with keto it has all seemed to resolved. I haven't had any troubles since last October right before I went LCHF. I get a little heartburn now and again but nothing a Tums doesn't take care of. Not like the reflux days of breathing fire and being on a double dose of prilosec (everything else made me very nauseated). And I got to come off of that after GB removal. I find the gallbladder to be useless piece of equipment that only seems to break down and cause trouble.

Speedy recovery to you!

PS- Mine quit working suddenly after a 60lb weight loss. No stones or anything. It just quit. Wonder what connection there is to large weight losses and GB failure??

I saw a bariatric doctor once. He said that a high percentage of people that get the surgery end up having their gallbladder out. I never got the surgery. I did have my gallbladder out two years ago. I am day 7 on LCHF. No issues other than the ones I've had since day one. (Lettuce bugs me).
My gallbladder was removed due to over activity.

My GB came out 10 years ago, I've only been eating this way since for a short time, nothing I've noticed with my GB. But I do recall how sensitive my system was to fats post surgery. I didn't help it any as I didn't change my diet. Greasy chicken fried chicken with gravy on potatoes 3 times weekly, burgers the others. I could only eat small amounts before causing an event, but I did it anyways. I managed to lose 35 pounds over 6 months, than gain it all back. It was weird how sensitive I recall being in line for a deli platter at work. I could smell salami from 30 feet away and running to the bathroom. Only suggestion is to listen to your body(unlike what I did), or keep a bathroom close.

I've been without a gallbladder for ten years. The past four months on keto is the best my digestion has been in years!

Had my gb removed in 2012. Have had no issues with high fat. Many people who lose the amount of weight you have will face the need for gb removal. The experts attribute the formation of gallstones to the weight loss. I would follow your surgeons recommended during this recovery phase. You couldn't have any trouble returning to keto once you've healed. Recovery from this surgery is normally very fast, and uneventful! Hope your is too!

ndvoice wrote: »

Karlottap wrote: »

Had my gb removed in 2012. Have had no issues with high fat. Many people who lose the amount of weight you have will face the need for gb removal. The experts attribute the formation of gallstones to the weight loss. I would follow your surgeons recommended during this recovery phase. You couldn't have any trouble returning to keto once you've healed. Recovery from this surgery is normally very fast, and uneventful! Hope your is too!

Yes, my surgeon agreed & said it was fairly common after this amount of weight loss. I told him that it seems unfair to work so hard & be rewarded with an organ removal. He responded with "well, the good news is - they don't grow back". Gotta love a sassy surgeon lol.

Thanks all for the advice & stories. I'm following the docs advice for now & for a few days, I'll avoid fat & allow some extra carbs. I'm excited to hear that LC is very "doable" later.

Haha mine told me if mine grew back he'd remove it for free next time.

bumping for @disaberry and @lukesydaisy

Glad to know everyone has success on keto after removal. Mine was removed during an emergency procedure less than a week ago, and I've been almost to scared to see if people were able to continue on the plan, as it the only option for weight loss for my body. Its a relief to know that when a few weeks have passed, I can continue on the path I was following before the medical issues started.

Started reducing carbs <100 last winter and had to have my gallbladder out at the end of March. They don't say "fat, female, fertile, forty, and fair" for nothing!

I started LCHF around April and have not had any issues. My fats mainly come from animals, cheese, butter, real mayo, nuts, and avocado oil.

Now, during my foray off plan during the holidays, I noticed a few phantom gallbladder pains. I am chalking it up to healthy fats versus man-made, unhealthy fats.

Best article I have come across re: gall bladders and LCHF: http://www.dietdoctor.com/gallstones-and-low-carb. I still have my gall bladder.... mostly because after my ultrasound to determine the "cause" of these attacks, it was the surgeon that provided my diagnosis of being full of gall stones and trying to schedule the surgery (this was approximately 3 months after converting from SAD diet to "real food" aka good bye low fat everything). I said no... I needed to absorb the information and research. I still have my gall bladder (presumably still full of stones but no further test to confirm), but have not had an attack for well over a year. The first four months of converting of SAD was bad... has been great ever since.

totaloblivia wrote: »

Why does losing weight appear to be associated with gallstones and then gallbladder removal? I am coming up on 50lbs lost and am now worried! I am fat and female, 42 and fair-ish.... I don't want gallstones! Will read the article suggested by @kimberwolf71 and see if that settles me down.

I didn't realize it was until reading about everyone's experiences on here.
I had mine out when I was 16 years old and had over 100 gall stones! My surgeon said I was the youngest patient he ever had. It took me about 3 years of testing for all sorts of possible stomach issues to get diagnosed and I remember they did it because they just needed to "rule it out". Lol
My parents thought I was faking so I could miss school since they couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. I remember after a trip to ER and getting no answers, my Dad was so mad because he thought I was either making it up or exaggerating. He went on and on about my $5000 tummy ache until they finally found the issue. Then he felt like a big jerk! Lol
Anyway, mine is not the typical experience. But I was raised on pizza and Mexican food!

Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »

totaloblivia wrote: »

Why does losing weight appear to be associated with gallstones and then gallbladder removal? I am coming up on 50lbs lost and am now worried! I am fat and female, 42 and fair-ish.... I don't want gallstones! Will read the article suggested by @kimberwolf71 and see if that settles me down.

I didn't realize it was until reading about everyone's experiences on here.
I had mine out when I was 16 years old and had over 100 gall stones! My surgeon said I was the youngest patient he ever had. It took me about 3 years of testing for all sorts of possible stomach issues to get diagnosed and I remember they did it because they just needed to "rule it out". Lol
My parents thought I was faking so I could miss school since they couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. I remember after a trip to ER and getting no answers, my Dad was so mad because he thought I was either making it up or exaggerating. He went on and on about my $5000 tummy ache until they finally found the issue. Then he felt like a big jerk! Lol
Anyway, mine is not the typical experience. But I was raised on pizza and Mexican food!

Might not be typical, but that sounds almost identical to my husband's experience, though his was only drawn out a year, and his physical symptoms didn't allow for parental denial. When a 16 year old boy can't hold down pizza, you know something's wrong!