Gallbladder out last week no fat for 4 weeks what can I eat?

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Ok so after being so scared I had keyhole surgery last Monday and it was ok I am recovering well and taking each day slowly and I know it's going to be slow recovery.

So far I've had the odd ache where gallbladder was but almost on no pain relief now. My rubbling stomach is v v loud though and frequent and I feel sick if I don't eat regularly but think that is ny body trying to balance the bike levels. My appetite is finally coming back but I've been told not to eat fatty foods or spicy food for 4 weeks. But I don't know what I can eat! So far it's just jacket potato with beans and rice and vegetables I am losing weight rapidly. I avoided certain high fat stuff before op but no fat is v difficult.

What did you eat post op ? I'm a vegaterian but eat fish... why can't I eat fat for 4 weeks any ideas ?

Thanks

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    I have not had the surgery (yet) but I assume that the reason you cannot eat fat

    for 4 weeks is to let the liver adjust to not having a gall bladder attached...the liver

    gets the fat that you have eaten ready for the intestines...and as I just said the liver has to adjust on its own.  You are doing the right diet as best you can...use the google of your computer and ask for a list of foods LOW in fat or NO fat...

    I am sure that you will find suggestions.  Maybe someone else in this site can help you too.  Get better soon and let me know how you progress...I am truly interested.

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    You can have soup and plenty of fresh fruit and veg

    Some salad but be careful not to have mayonnaise or salad cream.

    Fish is very good

    Make sure you are drinking plenty.

    Take care and keep in touch

    Sarah

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