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Following gall bladder removal what should I eat
(15 Sep 2010)
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The presence of gallstones is one of the most common reasons for a removal of the gall bladder. The gall bladder is a relatively small, sac like organ that is located toward the upper right part of the abdomen. This organ plays a significant role in the production of bile and digestive enzymes which help the liver with the digestion of fats.
Whenever you consume foods that are rich in fat and cholesterol content, the gallbladder contracts and injects some bile into the small intestine through a small tube known as the common bile duct. A collection of this bile in the gallstones could give rise to slid particles known as gallstones, which can be broadly classified into two types – cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Cholesterol gallstones are the more common type of gall stones affecting almost 80% of all gallstone sufferers. They tend to form when there is too much cholesterol in the bile. The other, less common type of gallstones are known as pigment stones and form when there is excessive bilirubin build up in the bile. Both types of gallstones could vary in size from being as small as a tiny grain to as large as a normal stone. Gallstones that exist in the gallbladder will very rarely cause any discomfort or pain. However, if their movement leads to a blockage of any of the ducts that are connected to the gall bladder, pancreas, liver or intestines, some serious complications could arise.
After your gall bladder removal surgery, you are likely to be given strict instructions by your doctor with regards to your diet and exercise regime. It is important that you significantly cut down the amount of food you eat at a single sitting. Instead of eating three large meals over the course of the day, try eating 6 smaller meals instead, at regular intervals. Avoid eating any fatty or greasy meals as your body will find them significantly harder to digest given the lack of bile – which used to be emitted by the gall bladder that has now been removed. Increase your intake of fibrous vegetables and foods. Fruits, vegetables, lentils and beans are highly recommended and they help speed up the movement of food through the digestive tract. Anything that helps the entire digestive process is going to be beneficial for you. If you have a craving for meat, you should limit yourself to grilled or skinned fish and chicken. Foods that should be avoided at all costs include broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, friend foods and spicy foods.
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answered by G R on 15 Sep 2010, 12:50:13
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