Slowed weight loss after gallbladder removal?

wvucourt811 wrote: »

I have been consistently losing 2-3 pounds a week, until I had my gallbladder taken out a few weeks ago. Now, I’m only losing around 1 pound a week, sometimes less. I am still eating the same amount of calories and I have actually started exercising more here recently because of the slowing of my weight loss. Has anyone else had this issue after getting their gallbladder out?

A few weeks ago? Define a "few" weeks.

You just had surgery, you need to give your body a chance to heal and repair itself.

I'm shocked you were cleared to exercise prior to 6 weeks post op. I had mine out back in 2012 and was pretty active at the time. Even though it was done laparoscopically, I still wasn't cleared to do anything beyond walk for 6 weeks.

Again, you just had surgery. Even at 7 weeks your body is still focused on repairing itself and healing. Trust in the process. It boils down to CICO. I lost weight at the same rate before it was out and after it was out.

wvucourt811 wrote: »

He told me I could go back to the gym 2 weeks post op, I waited almost 3 till I actually did go back. If it’s not related to my gallbladder I wonder what changed 😥 healing would burn more calories than when your not healing I would assume

Right after surgery, and as long as you're healing, you'll hold onto up to several pounds of water weight that your body needs for tissue repair.

After my gallbladder surgery, I stayed the course with my calorie deficit, held a higher weight for a couple/three weeks, started losing again at about the same rate . . . then got weak and fatigued because it would've been way smarter to eat at or near maintenance calories for a month after surgery to ensure best healing. YMMV.

If you're experiencing subtle fatigue from healing (so doing a bit less in daily life, and maybe getting less exercise intensity), then that reduced activity will slow down weight loss, however.

Good luck!

wifeofaveteran wrote: »

Ok I’m at a plateau I’m in my 3rd week losing weight now this week I did not lose a pound .. I have normally for Breakfast 1 egg and egg whites with turkey sausage and lite toast .. or I have over nite oatmeal
Lunch is usually grilled chicken and lettuce with light dressing and sometimes I’ll throw in 1/2 cup of chick peas
supper is always some kind of meat with veggies and a small potato or 1/2 cup of rice
Snack is a fruit
I drink lots of water and exercise 3x a week
What could I be doing wrong please help
I was on a low carb diet for months but did not like it it was not sustainable.. I need something for life .. please any suggestions

3 weeks really isn't a plateau, I would give it another couple weeks before deciding that. But if you don't want to wait that long, I would check logging. Are you weighing all your solids? Measuring cups for solids can and often are inaccurate, and while some people can get away with not weighing in the beginning it does eventually catch up. If you're not weighing your food, get a food scale and start. Accuracy is key.

As for food suggestions, just eat a variety of what you like in amounts that fit your calorie goals.

I had my gallbladder removed March of 2017. Once that happened immediately ANYTHING I ate sent me running to the bathroom. So eating out at restaurants was over, eating at social events was done and I already didn't eat at work (just due to habit). Since starting Keto(July 1st, 2018), I haven't had to "run" to the restroom, be in the bathroom up to 6 to 8 times a day, no stomach bloating, no stomach pain or NO accidents whether in public or home. I am able to eat out at restaurants, go again to social functions, not have to sit close to bathroom areas (or know where they are) and not worry if I'm going to make it to the bathroom or not and I have regular BM as I did prior to surgery (not explosive #3) *sorry for the TMI*
I just wanted to explain the seriousness this was for me.

Also I would like to note, I have had countless doctors appointments for this issue attempting to figure out what's the cause. (They don't know). I was also given medications for the issue, which taste awful and didn't work. Lastly I was told I was lactose intolerant and would have to stop all dairy products especially cheeses.
On this WOE, (Day 297), I have eaten plenty of different cheeses with NO issues. The next step from my doctor was actually more in dept testing to maybe surgery.
I never returned and just learned to deal with it on my own.
Now I don't have that issue any more. Amazing what some types of foods were doing to my body and we are given countless/pointless medications when the root cause is the food we're eating.
I feel amazing and truly thought I would have had to live with that issue for the rest of my life.

Started size pants 22 now currently in snug size 6😉

*sorry for long post, just wanted to share my experience*

Hi Debs, sorry you are in such a bind. Have you asked to be refered to a dietitian? Losing lots of weight at more than 1-2lbs a week can cause the gallstones. Now the gallbladder is out firstly the body needs the right time, macros and nutrients to heal. Going too low cal, high fat etc and you can still upset the body's balance. A nutritionist will be able to help.

Thanks yes been to dietician they put me on 1500 a day. And said my diet is fine and should be losing. I've never done so much exercise in my life never struggled to lose weight before! So upset. Embarrassed to go outside peep must think I pig out all day ans domt even try to lose weight. Ita devastating. I'm hideous! considering a bank loan for surgery abroad it's that bad!