Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

re: Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

TallSal — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:53:49 GMT

My first post - hope I do this correctly...

I had my gallbladder removed 15 years ago, due to stones. I wish I had investigated the alternatives more thoroughly, but I was in the hospital with severe pain, so I trusted my Dr. when he said "you don't really need it". Ha! I've been taking bile salts with every meal for about 5 years. It was until recently that I read that I should be trying to eat meals at approx. the same time every day too, and not snack inbetween (difficult, as I have low blood sugar issues). That's because the liver will learn to put itself on a "schedule" and increase bile production at mealtimes. I also recently learned that I'm a "protein metabolic type", which needs more protein and fats and less carbs to feel great. Difficult, as my body has trouble digesting fats. I appreciate the comments on lipase. I'll be checking that out soon.

I wish Dr. Mercola would address more specifically just what we gallbladder-less types need. I follow the "Nourishing Traditions" way of eating, which discusses the importance of certain, healthy fats for brain function and optimal health. I feel at a loss as to what I should be eating sometimes, as my body can't process the fat anymore. :o)

re: Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

hypnocoach — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:49:50 GMT

Susan771

i know that artichoke is good for the liver. and supporting the liver is important when you don't have gall bladder b/c it takes over the gall bladder's job of creating bile to process fats. fresh artichoke is probably best, but i would think artichoke capsules could be beneficial. consider doing a liver cleanse every year as well.

re: Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

STEELERS7 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:53:35 GMT

You should take a digestive enzyme that has at least 125mg of lipase(source naturals) to help digest the fish oil, Bile salts should also be taken for fats(jarrow formulas.

re: Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

kboch63 — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:45:57 GMT

I just had my gallbladder emoved in December due to a lot of stones. I am not overweight, I am fit and eat a healthy diet by most peoples standards. I do have a family history of gallbladder issues. So now my gallbladder is gone and I find myself wondering what should I do to try and compensate. this small two paragraph post simply peakied my interest but didn't really give much direction. Take Lipase as a supplemnt? how much? Take Omega 3's? anything else?

re: Five Important Tips if You?ve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

tomishamoore0609 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:27:05 GMT

I have no gallbladder and I have been like this for 14 years. I was never told i need to take digestive ezymes or bile slts to help me. I really need help this article was ok but i need to know more. I feel helpless and I follow Dr Mercola alot. I would love for him to do a Artical for people who had their gallbladder remove what products to use. Also what we should be eating. I don't eat greasy process fried foods, but we need to know what might give us gas or belching. I did not know i did not need to have my gallbladder remove but it happen. Thank you so much

Tomisha

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re: Five Important Tips if You?ve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

re: Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

re: Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

re: Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed

re: Five Important Tips if Youve Had Gallstones or Your Gallbladder Removed