Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Asked 8 months ago

Does gall bladder removal cause fatty liver?

My gallbladder was removed about a year ago, and recently, I had some blood tests done. My doctor mentioned something about fatty liver, which made me a bit worried. Could there be a connection between gallbladder removal and developing a fatty liver condition?

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Haan, log aisa sochte hain par actually direct connection nahi hai. Mera surgery do saal pehle hua tha, and doctor ne bola fatty liver hamare oily khane aur lifestyle se hota hai, surgery se nahi. Toh junk thoda kam karo and chill karo, na!

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Having high BP and cholesterol taught me that our overall lifestyle matters the most. If you've had your gallbladder removed, you must focus on a low-fat diet and regular health checkups. Don't worry too much about fatty liver, just get your routine blood tests done every six months.

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Pooja Deshmukh Pooja Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I was literally searching about this last night because I got my ultrasound done and was so scared! Honestly, my doctor told me that gallbladder removal changes how we digest fats but doesn't directly cause fatty liver. But just to be safe, maybe get a liver function test done to keep your mind at peace.

Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It mostly depends on what you eat after the gallbladder is gone. Since the bile storage is not there, digesting heavy fats is tough, which can stress the liver if we are not careful. I highly recommend shifting to light, plant-based meals and using very little oil in cooking.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Listen, don't read too much on internet forums and stress yourself out. My younger sister had her gallbladder out five years ago and her liver is perfectly fine today. Just eat clean, home-cooked food and avoid heavy dinners, you'll be absolutely okay.

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