weight gain post gallbladder op

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Approx 2 yrs ago my gallbladder gave up on me & needed to be removed. Ever since I have put on a major amount of weight & am now struggling to loose it.

Anyone else experienced weight gain after gall bladder removal, also has anyone succeeded in loosing the weight?

jenhug

I too gained weight after, and no, i can't lose it again, i'm heavier now than ever and I almost wish i'd left the gallbladder in, even with the pain, it would have been marginally better than being stuck at a size 22 and looking pregnant.

skiTTish

Hi Jenhug
Im supposed to be having mine out on Wednesday but just found out I have other problems that need more urgent attention and as the gallbladder problem isnt life threatening just yet then it may have to stay put

shykins

i had mine out but didnt find i gained - well i did initially but then i had lost 2stone and looked awful so i needed to

it could be an age thing too if u are in your 40's maybe menopausal? or did your eating habits change once u could eat more freely again? anyway i lowcarb and wondered if you had tried that to shift the weight

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Thanks for the replies.

No, my eating habits haven't changed. I'm also a veggie, so have a fairly healthy diet. I've never been able to eat creamy foods, they knock me sick and give me an acidy stomach, so I avoid those kinds of foods anyway.

I've gone from a size 14 to size 18-20 & I just can't get the weight off. I need to get it off tho' as I feel so uncomfortable.

shykins

sorry to hear that its difficult isnt it.. maybe u could try cutting back on wheat in case thats now a problem for u? cant be dairy if u dont eat much of that

hope u find something that works

jenhug

shykins wrote: »

i had mine out but didnt find i gained - well i did initially but then i had lost 2stone and looked awful so i needed to

it could be an age thing too if u are in your 40's maybe menopausal? or did your eating habits change once u could eat more freely again? anyway i lowcarb and wondered if you had tried that to shift the weight

I'm 32 and had the op 8 years ago! LOL! :rotfl: Not quite menopausal yet I don't think!
I also have fibromyalgia and take several diff meds and some of them can cause weight gain, but it just won't shift.

skiTTish

How is that big gorgeous Bear of yours Jen?

jenhug

He is fine, i'm guessing you might be a little skatty?

tattoed_bum

I had mine out 6yrs ago ,and iv'e gained loads of weight it doesn't matter what i try it just wont shift either .
It's funny but my physical shape changed as well i seem to carry all my weight on my tummy I look permenantly pregnant .

Waterfalls

oh dear. ive just had my gallbladder removed on thurs as was enjoying the weight that ive lost before hand.