Can not having a gallbladder cause weight gain?

Post-surgery, your body processes fats differently, which can sometimes slow down digestion and lead to weight gain if you aren't active. If your doctor has cleared you for exercise, try starting with light daily walks. It really helps keep your metabolism and digestion on track.

Many people in our support group report post-cholecystectomy weight gain, often due to changes in gut flora and slow metabolism after surgery. Focus on eating high-fiber, low-fat meals in smaller portions throughout the day. It takes about 6 months for the digestive system to fully find its new normal.

I had my gallbladder removed twenty years ago and gained a bit of weight initially because my digestion took time to adjust. Don't worry, once you learn to eat lighter, boiled foods and avoid heavy spices, your body adapts beautifully and the weight stabilizes.

Without a gallbladder, bile flows continuously into your small intestine instead of being stored and released in bursts. My doctor explained that this constant drip can alter gut bacteria and metabolic processes, sometimes leading to weight gain. They advised me to focus on a low-fat, high-fiber diet to manage this transition safely.