Can people with gallbladder stones eat it?

After the gallbladder is removed, you can eat normally, but you need to pay attention to adjusting your diet structure, avoiding high-fat, high-cholesterol, and high-sugar foods, and increasing the intake of high-quality protein and dietary fiber to protect the liver and maintain digestive function.

1. Why do you need to pay attention to your diet after gallbladder replacement?

The gallbladder is responsible for storing and concentrating bile, which helps digest fat. If the gallbladder is removed, bile will be discharged directly from the liver into the small intestine, and the ability to digest fat will be reduced, which may cause symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. In terms of diet, you should avoid foods that irritate the stomach and intestines, and choose light and easily digestible foods.

The core of dietary adjustment is to reduce the burden on the digestive system:

-Limit fat intake: When bile decreases, the ability to digest fat becomes weaker. Eating too much greasy food may cause indigestion. You can choose low-fat, easily digestible protein sources such as lean meat and fish.

-Avoid high cholesterol: Avoid foods such as animal offal and egg yolks to reduce cholesterol formation.

-Reduce high-sugar foods: High-sugar foods will increase the burden on the pancreas and gallbladder, so try to limit desserts and sugary drinks.

2. Dietary adjustment suggestions

1. Eat small, frequent meals

Eating a moderate amount at each meal and avoiding overeating can reduce the pressure on the digestive organs. You can eat 4 to 5 small meals a day to ensure balanced nutrition without excessive intake.

2. Prioritize Healthy Fats

Although fat should be limited, you still need to consume an appropriate amount of healthy fat, such as olive oil, flaxseed oil and other vegetable oils, to avoid excessive fat reduction, which will affect the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K.

3. Eat more dietary fiber

Dietary fiber helps regulate gastrointestinal function. It is recommended to choose whole grains, vegetables and fruits, but be careful to avoid crude fiber foods that are difficult to digest, such as hard bamboo shoots or old corn.

3. Specific food recommendations

- Suitable foods: lean meat, marine fish, egg white, soy products, broccoli, apples, etc.

- Unsuitable foods: fried foods, chili peppers, thick soups, cream cakes, etc.

4. How long does it take to resume eating after surgery?

After surgery, you can usually resume your normal diet after a 4-6 week recovery period. However, this should be adjusted according to your individual constitution. If you experience indigestion or other discomfort for a long time, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Although cholecystectomy has a certain impact on life, long-term health can be improved through a scientific diet. Keeping in mind a reasonable diet structure after surgery can help the body adapt to changes in metabolism more quickly and reduce the pressure of fat intake on the digestive system. If you experience long-term discomfort, please contact your doctor in time.