gall bladder operation

I had already started losing weight when I had mine done about 5 years ago now. I gained some back during the 6 weeks it takes your body (mainly abdominal muscles that they cut) to heal from the surgery, but only about 10lbs. It was mostly because I didn't have the pain anymore and I could eat what I wanted without feeling sick. After the 6 weeks healing and I started back up exercising again, I lost at the same rate, the only difference is that I was healthier because I could eat better, and I had more stamina etc. I don't have any stomach or digestive problems or anything from the surgery.

I had mine removed couple of years ago, stay away from greasy or fried it will send you running to the bathroom. i even had to cut out milk and know i use almond milk. I still get nutrients but take in a third of the calories. as far as weight loss didnt affect mine, you actually eat healthier and have less irritation. FYI after surgery as soon as u can get up and walk around, the doctor didnt tell me and the gas they use to inflate you during surgurey went straight to my chest. i thought i was having a heart attack. walking helps get it out of your body.

It didn't affect me very much. You have to take it easy after the operation, so if you're used to working out, you won't get to do that for a little while. Some people adjust after a while and are able to eat whatever they want, and some people never adjust to it. So it could conceivably help with your weight loss if it cuts the amount of fatty foods you eat. In my case I adjusted just fine, and could eat burgers, pizza, whatever. But since I decided to lose weight, I'm not as used to that kind of food so it does make me sick if I eat a large amount of fat at one time (burger AND fries is bad, but one or the other would usually be ok).

I had mine removed 9 months ago. I suffered with gall bladder attacks for a year before they figured out what it was. I had a couple issues from the surgery. One was extreme nausea and vomiting the second I woke up from surgery. This is from the narcotics because I am very sensitive to them. Also, for about three days I had a terrible pain in my right shoulder. Thankfully the surgeon warned me this may happen because of the gasses traveling and settling there after surgery. The most important thing to do is to make yourself walk a little each day. I would get my husband to assist me in walking to the mailbox each day. Getting out of bed in the morning is going to hurt a LOT for at least the first two weeks. Eating is...well, experimental at best. I could not have any fat for the first month and learned what I could and couldn't eat (buttered popcorn, gravy, sausage). I would still do it all over again. I am pretty much 100% better now. If you have any questions, feel free to add me!

Everyone's outcome will be different. Surgery is surgery, there is always a risk of complications. Or you may be a lucky duck who wakes up and jumps out the bed and waltzes out the door. You may have diarrhea every time you eat for the rest of your life or you may not have any issues in that departments. The removal of my gallbladder has had no effect on my weight loss; but I have met quite a few people who blame their inability to lose weight on their GB removal. Everyone is different and will have a different outcome.

I had mine out about 15 years ago. I have had no issues at all since. I had the laparoscopic procedure and just have 2 small scars. No problems with eating any type of food.

I had my gall bladder taken out about 4 years ago. I didn't have stones but it wasn't working and had attached lesions to my liver. I had experienced gall pain since childhood and none of the doctors knew what it was. I had yellowish eyes for 1-2 years before I actually had it taken out so I assume the lesions to my liver were fairly severe. I have never eaten a lot of fried foods so I haven't really had to change my diet and haven't found any foods that I typically eat that bother me (except maybe sushi but I'm not sure if that's b/c of the lack of a gall bladder or just me). I have gained quite a bit of weight in the last 2-3 years but I was also recently diagnosed with PCOS and that's likely why.

Just curious....anyone else have their gall bladder removed at a young age and also have PCOS?

I had my gall bladder out 3 yrs. ago with no problems at all. The only difference is I wasn't sick all the time anymore after surgery.

I just had mine out on Wednesday 12/28. I had the world's worst gallbladder attack on Christmas night. Thought I was gonna die. Anyhow....I am recovering from the surgery right now. I had the laproscopic procedure. It was not as bad as I expected. The surgery went really smoothly and my appetite is finally coming back. I walked around a bit today without pain. I am still a bit sore...my wounds are fresh...but I will tell you that the surgery is worth it! Feel free to add me and ask me any questions about the surgery...it is still very fresh in my mind!!!!

i had my gallbladder removed in may b/c i had gallstones. i was on a strict low fat, low cholesterol, nothing spice, nothing dairy diet for 2 months and dropped weight pretty quickly. Though i still eat low fat & low cholesterol, i have had no complications from eating anything i was originally told i shouldn't. i can eat a spicy meal or even something heavier and i'm fine. no change whatsoever.