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It is absolutely essential that you follow some strict guidelines concerning your diet for at least six months after the removal of your gall bladder. The reason for this is that the gall bladder is responsible for producing bile, which helps with digesting complex foods. Once the gall bladder is removed, the production of bile completely stops in the body.
A direct result of this is that complex foods do not get digested, and stick to the body as fat. This is a reason why a lot of people complain the way you are doing about feeling bloated and queasy. It is also important to remember that post operative indigestion and gas are extremely common, so you need to take extra special care of your diet post operatively.
Your body will need an adjustment period of at least six months to come to terms with its new and changed chemistry. You need to remember to be patient.
It goes without saying that you must stay away from oily food for the duration. The best thing to eat at this stage would be fresh fruits and vegetables. These constitute simple vitamins, minerals and proteins and will be easily ingested and digested. They will also help you to maintain weight and not feel bloated. If you eat cooked food, try to make sure it is cooked in olive oil or safflower oil, which is relatively lighter than canola or vegetable oil. This will also help your digestion problems. It is also advisable to avoid consuming milk and milk products for at least three months after your operation. Bear in mind that all these precautionary measures will make you lose quite a bit of weight. But this would be a healthy step in the right direction. If you can manage to stick to a diet for about six months, you should not have any lasting problems after that.
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