Question:
HAD MY GALLBLADDER REMOVED

IN 1985 READ A QUESTION RE SLOW WEIGHT LOSS BECAUSE OF THE GALLBLADDER BEING REMOVED IS THIS JUST A FREAK THING OR DOES ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WITH NO GALLBLADDER HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SLOW WEIGHT LOSS?    — donna m (posted on December 10, 2005)

December 10, 2005
Hi Donna, I also had my gall bladder out and lose somewhat slowly. I had my surgery on 3/22/05 and have lost 56 lbs. I am attributing the slow weight loss to my age, as I'm 64. It would be nice to have something else to blame it on as I am very young for my age. Happy holidays, Carol
   — Carol H.

December 10, 2005
Hello Donna, I had my gallbladder removed January 2005, I find that it is not extremely hard to lose weight; however it is impossible to keep it off. I will lose then for no appearant reason gain it right back. I do not know if this is associated to my gallbladder removal or not. I do know that it is very frustrating, for i start gaining for no apperant reason at all. Good Luck with you, Shawanda
   — love2bsmaller

December 10, 2005
My gallbladder was already out before surgery. I was losing fine but having trouble now. Very frustrating.
   — ppaige

December 10, 2005
Hi Donna, I had my GB out in 1982. I have always had trouble losing weight since. I had not ever thought about it , but the SB does aid in emulsifying fats...which without it I imagine dietary needs leaning towards low fat in order to maintain a healthy weight (something i had not done all that well ). xxx ALLY
   — allyson1211

December 10, 2005
I had my RNY in November 2003 and had no problems losing although it was slower than I wanted but it kept coming off. In June 2004 I had to have my gallbladder removed because of stones and I still continued to lose just like before I had my gallbladder removed. I started at 244 lbs and at about 20 months post op I was down to 111 lbs. I am maintaining now and allow myslef to go up as high as 5-7 pounds more than 111 lbs without freaking out. I don't feel like my gallbladder had anything to do with how I lost weight or even now how I am maintaining, but each person is different. I am so happy with my results. I do work to make sure I never hit 120 lbs. I am only 5'2 so I am at a good weight for me. I hit my surgeon's goal and my own and I could not be happier. It just takes time and learning how to eat and what NOT to eat and you will do fine.
   — KittyKatt

December 11, 2005
I also had my gallbladder removed in 2003, I have not been loosing the weight as fast as I thought I would have. Maybe I am wanting it to come too fast. The 14th of Dec. will make it a month since I have had the surgery and so far I have only shed about 20 pounds. This just sucks, sometimes I think I made a wrong choice.
   — vkendrick

December 11, 2005
Donna, I had my gallbladder removed 15 years prior to my RNY, and it has had no negative affects on my weight loss. I am exactly one year out, and I have lost 170 lbs., which makes me only 7 lbs. away from my goal...in only one year!!! Just remember, we are not carbon copies of each other, so everyone loses weight at different rates, and those rates are determined by many things...genes, exercise, food choices, amount of consumption, underlying physiological and psychological issues, and how well you are adhering to your commitment to a new lifestyle change. Good luck, and keep trying. Never give up!!!!! Robin
   — buglebird

December 11, 2005
I had my gallblader out, and am doing okay on the wreight loss, though not as well as some.
   — Novashannon