diet for gallbladder removal???

Question

I am 15 years old and had my gallbladder removed.My doctors never told me about a diet.They never mentioned anything about that.What diet should I be on?I'm feel really awful sometimes.I can't even concentrate in school because I'm always feeling sick

Answer 1

It is important to take extra care of your liver if you have gall bladder problems, or if you have had your gall bladder removed.

Diet -
• Try to maintain a normal body weight.
• Include often - high fiber foods like whole grains, legumes, bran, raw fruits and vegetables, especially apples and pears; low-fat yoghurt; eggs; fish.
• Avoid all dairy products
• Avoid foods that contain high counts of bacteria, fungi and viruses – these are all dairy products, preserved meats, delicatessen meats, hamburger meats, smoked meats, and processed or junk foods. This is because these foods will trigger or exacerbate gall bladder infections.
• Avoid saturated animal fats including fatty meats, butter, cream, icecream, cheese, chocolate, biscuits, fried foods (most gallstones are composed of cholesterol found in animal fats); refined sugars and refined carbohydrates.
• Include health fats such as cold pressed nut and seed oils and foods rich in essential fats such as cold water fish, avocados etc. Good fats are important for the health of the gall bladder. An extremely low fat/no fat diet is NOT recommended.
• avoid red meat for about three months
• Avoid artificial sweeteners.
• Drink plenty of filtered water throughout the day – 8 – 10 glasses at least.

Remember: Dairy products, margarine & deep fried foods are the worst thing for your gall bladder & liver!

Supplements –
1.MSM with Vitamin C
MSM (Methyl-Sulphonyl-Methane) is an organic form of sulphur, which may assist in softening and preventing further scar tissue. Sulphur is also a vital component of healthy bile. Sulphur is also needed to produce the powerful antioxidant called glutathione. Vitamin C will neutralize free radicals generated during the phase I detoxification pathway in the liver and reduce toxic damage and chemical overload. Toxic chemicals are far less dangerous if there is plenty of vitamin C in the liver. It also helps the liver to regulate cholesterol levels and improves immunity.

2.Flaxseed Oil
Good quality essential fats are very important to keep the gall bladder in good working order. Low fat diets are not the way to go - It must be the 'right' fat diet. Flaxseed is an excellent, vegetarian source of essential fatty acids beneficial for damaged liver cell membranes and assists in reducing inflammation. Some people find the flaxseed oil capsules much easier to consume than the cold pressed flaxseed oil liquid.

3.Liver tonic
A good, all-purpose comprehensive herbal liver tonic which consists of herbs such as Dandelion, Milk Thistle, amino acids and lethicin which will improve elimination and the reduction of waste via a cleansing effect on the bowel. Dandelion which will also help to prevent gallstones and may actually help to dissolve them. Dandelion increases bile production and causes the gallbladder to contract to expel any small stones and gravel. It also increases the amount of cheneoxycholic acid which over time dissolve the stones. Lecithin also aids in fat digestion and increases the phospholipid concentration in the gallbladder. Patients with gallstones have an abnormally low phospholipid : cholesterol ratio in their bile. Increasing the phospholipid concentration may therefore inhibit the development of gallstones and possibly decrease the size of pre-existent stones.

4.Fiber
Increased consumption of fiber will assist the action of pumping fats and cholesterol out through the bowel actions. You can ensure you are getting enough fibre by taking a soluble fiber supplement. A good fiber product will contain soy fiber, rice bran, vegetable powders, slippery elm and peppermint will gently allivate any constipation symptoms while improving bowel tone and function. It can be added to soy, rice or oat milk, and fruit smoothies, or added in with the favorite breakfast cereal. Start on a small dose and gradually increase the amount. It is also important to drink at least 8 glasses of purified water everyday and some people will need to drink up to 12 glasses daily. Water should be drunk gradually throughout the day, in-between meals.

Answer 2

No fatty foods, no spicy foods.
Bland foods only. No french fries of fried foods. No canned soups, they have a high fat content. Try to stay away from pre prepared store bought foods.

Answer 3

Probably there are no diet restrictions, otherwise they would have told you or your parents? If you are still feeling bad, you should consult the doctor for a check up.

Answer 4

Try to avoid Fatty foods. Because you no longer have your gall bladder your body cannot break down fats as easily and too much fat can make you sick.

Answer 5

You should of been on the diet before they took it out. I had mine taken out and now I can eat anything where as before rich foods made me deathly ill.

Answer 6

fatty foods, (meat, peanut butter, dairy, pizza, donuts, cake, ice cream, chips, fries - you know - all the good stuff), are going to cause you problems - take a "multi-enzyme" dietary supplement, (be sure it contains "lipase") and pectin and fiber to help with diarrhea. (if it's a problem). good luck with it.