A Bad Gall Bladder Was the Reason I Wasn't Losing the Weight
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Has anyone ever gained weight after having their gallbladder removed? I was steadily losing weight, doing really well in my routine and since my surgery 4 months ago I have gained 10 of my 30 pounds back
I am back to my normal food and gym routine and still GAINING weight.
Eat less?
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martina_5683 wrote: »after going through an emergency gall bladder surgery (completely removed) in December 2010 I have lost 22 lbs. I had to completely change my diet.
Works almost every single time.4 -
sheilavives1 wrote: »Those of you saying the gallbladder has nothing to do with weight gain are seriously misinformed. The type of stones, the size of stones and where they are putting pressure or possibly blocking bile flow all weigh into the matter. A gallstone blocking the neck of the gallbladder will indeed cause problems processing fats and sugars, can block the hepatic duct, and gallstone problems can cause a significant increase in estrogen, thus affecting weight and also increasing breast size (a common problem with men with this condition). Instead of speaking out of ignorance and "what you want to believe" or to "attack someone" I suggest you learn to do some real research into scientific journals. Even the doctors are ignorant about gallbladder symptoms and post-surgery effects.
Wrongly interpreted Google medicine FTW!
Your post flies in the face of the basic principles of human physiology.
However, I'd love to here an in depth rational as to how any of what you posted references to the gain of bodyfat or the inability to lose bodyfat.0 -
By what mechanism does the gall bladder (either functioning properly or not) affect reduced utilization or increased consumption that would lead to weight gain (or prevent weight loss) in an environment where calories consumed would otherwise be less than calories utilized?
I just don't understand the theory behind this.2 -
martina_5683 wrote: »I couldn't understand why I wasn't losing the weight!!! I mean I was taking the time to exercise daily at least 1 hour a day Monday - Friday, watched was I eating, and I was still having difficulty losing the weight I thought would melt away like butter in a hot pan!!!! Let me back pedal just a bit. I was having digestional problems, abdominal cramping, and bloating that I chalked up to "women issues". Little did I know I would be rushed to the emergency room all the while thinking I had another kidney infection, after a bit of poking and prodding, I found out I had gall stones the size of a golf ball (literally) and several smaller stones that was causing me all these health issues. It wasn't until I was informed of the purpose of the gall bladder and what it actually does. I know realize everything I was eating wasn't being processed nor broken down to be digested. Long story short, after going through an emergency gall bladder surgery (completely removed) in December 2010 I have lost 22 lbs. I had to completely change my diet. My new diet consists of fish, chicken breasts (only) No red meats for now anyhow, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, 2% reduced fat milk, low-fat yogurts, raw beet juice (which is DISGUSTING), fresh carrot juices, and anything else I throw into my juicer, no processed sugars including flavored coffee creamers, no fried foods, nothing high in cholesterol, and tons, and tons of water!!!
It's sad to say, that had my body not forced me into the emergency room, I'd continue to struggle with my weight, still eat somewhat healthy, however, still enjoy the cakes, cookies, pastries, etc.., and continue to work out and struggle with losing weight. I lost this weight without stepping foot into the gym (WHICH I AM NOT SUGGESTING EVERYONE GO GET THEIR GALL BLADDERS REMOVED) but I'm so excited to return because I feel like a brand new person, and I know once I get back in the gym, my results will be remarkable.
I just wanted to share this story, because a lot of people have this problem and don't even know it!!!! I'm just very thankful that I was able to take care of it before my gall bladder burst which would've caused even more damage, possibly irreparable damage to my body!!! Hope this story can help someone...
p.s. Did you know that gall bladder surgery is the 2nd most common surgery in the U.S. next to appendicitis?
You lost weight because you changed your dietary intake.
Everything you ate was being processed and digested. If it wasn't then you hit upon the single greatest diet miracle known to man. The ability to not use the calorific energy stored jn food.
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You completely changed your diet.
That's why you started losing weight. It was not due to the gall bladder.
Congrats on getting your diet to work for you.2 -
I LOST weight when my gallbladder was inflamed. No appetite, pain when eating anything fatty - it was not a fun way to lose weight.0
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Holy necro.0
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hannahweisergerike wrote: »Gallstones can also be the result of yoyo dieting which would explain why there are so many more women with this problem then men. Today, my sister-in-law (she is an ultrasound tech) found 4 stones in my gallbladder. I do not have insurance, and I'm wondering if this counts as a pre-existing condition (probably does) as I want this thing out of me like yesterday. I only wish they would do like a 2 for 1 combo meaning gallbladder removal with a bit of lipo or breast aug.lol
@hannahweisergerike in case you're still out there, health insurance companies can’t refuse to cover you or charge you more just because you have a “pre-existing condition”.
Pre-Existing Conditions
Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurance companies can’t refuse to cover you or charge you more just because you have a “pre-existing condition” — that is, a health problem you had before the date that new health coverage starts. They also can’t charge women more than men.
These rules went into effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.
Read more: http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-law/pre-existing-conditions/index.html1 -
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my mother had pain for years till she ended up in emergency several times, the last time to have her enlarged gall bladder that was FULL of stones removed. her overall weight didn't change from before and after - she didn't lose weight after or gain.
she ate a super low fat diet all her life, not to lose weight but just because. it was fairly high in cholesterol, though - which is sometimes a component of gallstones.0 -
I had my gal bladder out in 2012. It was the size of a baseball and filled with stones. My pain, once it hit, was constant until it was removed.
I gained weight while I still had my gal bladder, and lost weight while I still had my gal bladder. I gained weight without my gal bladder and lost weight without my gal bladder! It did not make a difference to me at all.0 -
Has anyone had issues with GAINing weight after they had their gallbladder removed?Has anyone ever gained weight after having their gallbladder removed? I was steadily losing weight, doing really well in my routine and since my surgery 4 months ago I have gained 10 of my 30 pounds back I am back to my normal food and gym routine and still GAINING weight.
Certainly. After I had mine removed, I didn't have to be as mindful about food intake anymore.
I still have attacks, once or twice a year, usually out of the blue, but I know I have to be careful with eggs and certain raw vegetables.
This whole thread is insane, the necro bit is nothing
If what you eat isn't broken down and digested properly, you won't gain additional weight from that! But if you change your diet, and that includes eating fewer calories than you burn, yes, you'll lose weight! 1 -
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nutmegoreo wrote: »
But if they start a new thread, people tell them to use search.1 -
jofjltncb6 wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »
But if they start a new thread, people tell them to use search.
I'm not complaining. It's interesting is all.0 -
Has anyone ever gained weight after having their gallbladder removed? I was steadily losing weight, doing really well in my routine and since my surgery 4 months ago I have gained 10 of my 30 pounds back I am back to my normal food and gym routine and still GAINING weight.
Yep, I lost nearly 7 stone, had my gallbladder taken out, now regained 2.7 stone.
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Haven't managed to lose anything since I had my operation, just steadily gained since July last year0
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I've lost 160+ lbs. Half was before removal and half was after. I had one gain immediately after surgery that was no doubt from fluids. I had no idea my GB was bad until I had one nasty attack and elevated liver enzymes. Surgeon said it was like a beanbag.
Soooooo....I don't think it has much effect at all on weight loss or gain. If you have chronic issues and avoid food, it makes sense you might GAIN after removal. Also, a severely diseased gallbladder or lack of one means you may not be fully digesting fats, so you would think that could save a few calories either way.1 -
I had a gall bladder attack 2 weeks ago, I have not been the same since. I know because I have had one before, extremely painful, but was able to take a shot of apple cider vinegar and wait the 5 hours for the pain to go away. My mother died in March of Bile duct cancer. She had always had problems with her gall bladder. Although I am not over weight, I have weighed the same 118 lbs for 27 years. I have put on 9 lbs. in these 2 weeks, I have done nothing different, so this is FREAKING me out. Is this weight gain from my gall bladder attack, if so, what do I do? I have stopped eating any fried greasy foods like I ate the day I had it. I drink NO soda or carbonated drinks, like I said, nothing different, this weight gain is killing me! what do I do?0
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It's most likely fluid retention, not a gain of fat. The fluids are from inflammation/infection in your body. You might consider seeing a doctor instead of drinking ACV. Just a thought.
To put your mind at ease, weight gain generally is not a sign of cancer. Unexplained weight loss could be.0 -
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https://www.jacksonsurgical.com/blog/2011/8/30/symptoms-of-gallbladder-disease.html
The article in the above link states gallbladder disease can be related to constipation and weight gain.0
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