Dealing with symptoms after Gallbladder surgery

I am curious I had gall bladder removal almost three months ago am 70 had laparoscopic surgery it had ruptured was gangrenous. I am still losing weight. What do I eat to keep weight up when you are to watch sugar and fat intake.
Any ideas would help

Hello @mopeede and welcome to Mayo Connect. You ask a good question about food when you need to watch sugar and fat intake but also need to keep up your weight. While we wait for other members to respond to your question, I'm wondering how frequently you eat. Small, frequent meals tend to work better after any digestive tract surgery. Do you try to eat three large meals a day or smaller frequent meals?

Also, a registered dietician is a good resource to help with meal planning after surgery and problems with weight loss. You might ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietician. They can be quite helpful in developing food plans.

Have you found any foods that are a particular problem to you?

I think coffee is causing worse bile reflux as burning in chest and throat and a bit of cough once in awhile. I try to eat small meal helpings and something in between but not sure what to eat

I am cutting out coffee:( what do I replace my morning coffee with. Earlier said I eat smaller meals 3 but am not sure what to eat in between that doesn’t have fat or sugar 🙁 would appreciate suggestions

Hi @mopeede,

It looks like you are finding some of the trigger foods that cause you problems. That is a good thing. On Mayo Clinic's website, I found an article regarding ideas for diet after gallbladder surgery. Here is the link,
--Can You Recommend a Diet After Gallbladder Surgery?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cholecystectomy/expert-answers/gallbladder-removal-diet/faq-20057813
On Connect there is another discussion group on the problems post-gallbladder surgery. If you read through some of these posts, you may find some helpful ideas.

– Dealing with symptoms after Gallbladder surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gallbladder-surgery/

If you still find yourself losing weight and having problems, you might consider asking your doctor for a referral to a registered dietician. I have found dieticians to be most helpful with these types of food problems.

Have you talked with your doctor about the dilemma you are having with your eating and weight loss?

Bertbiz read your comments have a question. I too feel small meals are better tolerated. Just wonder what do you eat inbetween meals when you are hungry. With low fat and sugar limits a person. Thank you

I am looking for recipes that would be appropriate for holiday snacks and desserts for someone who had a gallbladder removed a few months ago. I know that high fat and very sweet foods are generally not well tolerated. Are artificial sweeteners like Splenda and stevia OK?

@mopeede - I also had my gallbladder removed some years ago.
I remain very cautious with fats, especially animal fats. I eat smaller portions with no visible fat.
It will definitely help you to see a dietician.
I try to eat proteins with each meal- it keeps you satisfied longer. I tolerate dairy products and like cottage cheese and yoghurt. However, if I eat cheesecake I will definitely feel sick!
A registered dietitian can help you plan a diet eating foods that you enjoy.

I had gallbladder surgery 5 days ago , I have a really bad pain also on my back more on right side where the shoulder blade is. radiated down my waists. Reg breathing is ok but deep breath hurt . I read they inflate the stomach, shoulder n back with air to see the organs better. I don’t know if the pain in my back is air, I’m applying heating pad

Same here and im 10 momfhspozt up feels like surgical clips on my skin. Sometimes feel like a hot liquid sensation. Got a ct acanthus and doesnt show anything 🙁