Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Does having your gallbladder removed affect weight loss?

I recently had my gallbladder removed due to stones, and now I'm trying to lose some weight that I gained before the surgery. I'm curious if this surgery can affect my body's ability to lose weight, or if it makes it harder or easier.

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Abhay Ranade Abhay Ranade Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Hey, don't worry too much about this. Many people lose a bit of weight initially because they have to eat a very simple, low-fat diet during recovery. Once your body adapts to digesting fat without a gallbladder, your weight will stabilize, so just focus on healing first.

Vijayakrishnan Nair Vijayakrishnan Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I had my gallbladder removed back in 2012, and I was also very worried about my weight. In my experience, it didn't stop me from losing weight later on when I ate healthy and walked regularly. Your body is highly adaptable, just give it some time to adjust.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It doesn't directly block weight loss, but it changes how your body processes fats. You might experience some bloating or digestion issues if you eat greasy food, which can affect your scale weight temporarily. Clean up your diet, eat smaller meals, and you'll lose weight just fine.

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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My doctor has suggested gallbladder surgery next month and I am a bit scared about how it will affect my body. Does the difficulty in digesting fat make you feel nauseous if you try to follow a weight loss diet? I would really appreciate any tips on this.

Harish Salve Harish Salve Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Unregulated weight changes can sometimes affect your blood pressure, so you have to be careful after such surgeries. Gallbladder removal shouldn't stop weight loss, but you must focus on a low-fat, high-fiber lifestyle. Keep getting your regular health checkups to monitor how your body is adjusting.

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Rajiv Khanna Rajiv Khanna Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please don't follow random diet plans or weight loss supplements after gallbladder surgery based on internet advice. Your liver now releases bile constantly instead of storing it, so your digestive capacity is different. Always verify your post-surgery nutrition plan with a qualified doctor or clinical dietician.

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