gallbladder removal and WLS?

I had my gallbladder removed about two weeks ago. (As well as two internal hernias repaired).

Prior to that I had no problems eating ANY kind of meet or healthy fat (Steak, meats of all kind, avocado, etc).

Now, nearly anything with over 4grams of fat will cause me to have to be doubled over in the bathroom an hour later with cramps and diarrhea.

I am well over a year post op RNY, so this is not "dumping" per se. (As I have never dumped before). This is just not being able to eat any kind of fat after gallbladder surgery. What are we to do to get our protein and healthy fats in? Go back to drinking shakes? I miss my steaks and sushi and other meat. Any advice is appreciated from other people who had their GB removed post op WLS.

Warmly,
Jackie

Healthy fats might be hard to get in if you can't have more than four grams fat at a time.  I'm not sure how many grams of healthy fat we should have in a day, but maybe you'll just need to spread yours out.

As far as protein goes, I don't eat steak or any kind of meat.  I get my protein from things like soy milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, beans, and veggie burgers.  

Thanks Kelly-
I do love veggie burgers (especially with some cheese melted on it!) and I can do eggs and deviled eggs, so maybe I will have to experiment with different foods and see what works and what doesn't.

Warmly,
Jackie

Yeah, veggie burgers are best with cheese!  There are different flavors of veggie burgers, too.  I cook with other fake meat type products a lot, too.  Mostly I use the Morningstar Farms brand but today I bought some Tofurkey Italian sausages (vegan Italian sausages).  I also make a lot of vegetarian chili.  I think beans are great because they have a decent amount of protein, lots of fiber (I think the fact that I eat so many beans is why I did not have trouble with constipation until just lately, and now I think it's a side effect of medication), they are cheap and you can do a million things with them.

over time your liver will learn to do what your gallbladder used to do but it takes time.  Also, as far as dumping is concerned - it is possible.  I developed lactose intolerance and dumping after my 2 year anniversary when I had surgery for a bowel obstruction, internal hernia and ultimatly a perforated colon and insertion of an iliostomy and g tube - 3 months later reversal of the illiostomy. My surgeon explained to me that any time they operated on your intestines, it can alter the villi in the small intestines affecting your malabsortion and can cause dumping and possibly lactose intolerance out of the blue.  It affected all 3 for me.  I lost an additional 45 pounds that I didn't want to lose - 15 or 20 would have been okay but not 45.  The last surgery was in February and I still have trouble with my bowels every day - cramping and diarhea  - and the worst gas you ever heard .

Thanks, I learned something today. (About devoping late lactose intolerance, etc). a year or more past surgery.

I had kind of thought I was "out of the woods" for any complications, now  I know to remain vigilant.

Thank you every one for the words of encouragement. It's reassuring to see other folks who have had their GB removed say that after about 6 months to a year their body is able to tolerate more and eat a wee bit more like it did before.

(Hmmm, strangely like post op RNY isn't it?)

Considering I am barely 3 weeks post GB surgery, my body and liver are still probably healing indeed.  Although I doubt I will ever be able to do the microwave Extra butter popcorn again (post GB surgery) Ugh! I had some last week, without checking the fat grams (12 grams of fat! Holy Moly!) and talk about spending a good hour or two in the bathroom!

(((((hugs)))) y'all are the best. Thanks!

Warmly,
Jackie

I had my gallbladder removed as well. Your gallbladder helps your body process fats (good and bad). Since it's not there any more, it will be hard to tolerate anything that's higher in fat even if it is a healthy fat. I would try eating steak/sushi in smaller quantities for now and let your body heal. Some people can eat more later on and some can't.

Hi -  I had mine out in May and had horrible poop issues for about a month or so.  From what I remember reading and from my surgeon, it's normal.

It should pass.

Hope that helps :)