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Anyone taking Wegovy (semaglutide GLP-1 drug) without a gallbladder?

Posted by gatogrande @gatogrande, Nov 18, 2024

Week 9 of Wegovy: Have lost 25 lbs...
Minimal side effects, cruising until last week, had Gallbladder attack and removal...
Q. Any info regarding Wegovy continuation without a Gallbladder?

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mum23 | @mum23 | Feb 1 1:30pm

I have not started the wegovy yet, I did pick up my script from the pharmacy. I’m still nervous lol

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max2 | @max2 | Feb 2 10:25am
In reply to @projfan "I'm on Ozempic (previously on Zepbound), in part to lose the weight I put on after..." + (show)
@projfan

I'm on Ozempic (previously on Zepbound), in part to lose the weight I put on after bariatric surgery a decade ago. My gallbladder was removed in conjunction with the bariatric surgery. None of my physicians have brought this up as any sort of factor to consider, either before I started on the Zepbound or once I began grappling with the side effects of the drug. So it is, in fact, news to me that it might matter.

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Same issue for years. However it takes the gall bladder to process fats or you have loose stools. Finally I was told to take Bile Salts (I use Good Apple Nutritionals as they are small). I take 2 once or twice a day before eating and no more loose stools. Many take 2-3 before each meal. Works wonders. Also you might consider taking fiber gummies up to 2-4 g daily. Chew well. Best to you.

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